Review: Review for 'The Ivory Tower'.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
I enjoyed this short story and the beautiful descriptions composed by the author to potray scenes and people. I compare them to a gifted artist who uses his paint brush and colours to create an interesting picture.As the story progressed, I grew curious to follow Simone on her search for the Ivory Tower, which is shrouded by mystery and fear.The story is about two friends, Simone and Christine; the former adventurous and inquisitive, and the other, prudent and wary.Both girls study in the same school, knowing that when they finish, they will work on the farm, where Christine's parents work, and where Simone's mother worked until her mysterious death.One day, whilst Christine is counting for their hide-n'-seek game, Simone grasps the occasion to seek for the 'forbidden' tower. She knows that her friend's warning to stay away from it is sound advice, but curiousity gets the better of her, and she ventures on. She wanders into the woods, crosses a stream and finds herself at the base of the tower which is surrounded by barbed wire fencing. However, she is undeterred and scrambles over the barbs. A spiral stairway leads her to a big door, which she pushes open, and enters a spacious room. She is astonished by the screens on the walls, monotoring all workers on the farm. Her curiousity drives her to explore yet further, but she is soon caught by a guard. Although she struggles and does her utmost to escape, the guard overpowers her.Simone wakes up in a hospital bed and sees Christine on the chair beside her, trying to comfort her. Unfortunately, she does not remember her adventure in the ivory tower or why her hand is bandaged.As I read the last paragraph of this story, I imagined an ending to my liking, as I do with many stories. This time, the author's ending did not coincide with mine.I reccomend this story for anyone looking for a short, interesting read.