Review: Suffer The Little Children
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2012
On its surface, SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN is a well told story about surviving in a harsh physical environment, and it tells the tale of a widow, a child, and a lonely man making their way in an isolated and isolating world. But to me, Carson's novel is actually about the difficulty of surviving human interactions, our own damaging thought processes, and our desire to be accepted by the 'outside' world. She weaves the threads of these seemingly divergent topics together to create a story that sparkles with the insights of native cultures and thinkers such as Herman Hesse and Khalil Gibran.Carson provides a detailed look at the realities of living in the Canadian wilderness, including its unforgiving beauty and impartial violence. A good book for 'kids' of all ages, anyone who loves nature or animals, and those searching for a nudge toward their own inner peace.