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| Name : | Jean H. |
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I couldn't relate to any of the characters or really find any redeeming traits of the protagonists.
Actually wondered what the author wanted the reader to get from the book.
It is a well-written account of the on-going racism among white families in the South employing Black servants during the 50's.
The narrator is a white female Southern who manages to convince the Black Help to come forth with their'stories' so they can be written up in a book. We get to know many of the characters and gain real insight into their experiences and feelings.
The book offers the reader a genuine chance to walk in another shoes.
Sara Gruen's 'Water for Elephants" was such a superior novel. The characters in 'Ape House' aren't particularly ones the reader can relate to. The plot seems disjointed and one can't help but wonder exactly what the author's intentions were.
The book is written in a very authentic and genuine manner. The reader gets a clear picture about a life-threatening medical condition and how it affects the patient. This is a real young man describing the 'hell' he went through. He doesn't spare the reader any profane language so this is something to be aware of before starting bok.
It was interesting to read about an entirely different culture's view of child raising. Certainly this Chinese mother was very extreme in disciplining her daughters but the book promotes a lively discussion.
It was one of the most thought provoking books I've read. Yes, this mother was an over the board Chinese mother and she admitted it. She was extremely strict and did turn her daughters off at times. The point is that in spite of her agressive behavior toward them, they did turn out to be extremely accomplished musicans and did love what they did.
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