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I agree I didnt really get what bikpela meant (I'm assuming her way of saying big brother?). But you could tell Jacko was protective of his sister, but 100% trusted her abilities to fend for herself as well. I never really gathered how old she was though - I never got a true sense of age from her.
I haven't read the other two books in the series, so I wonder when they met/found out about one another? I cant imagine they grew up together what with their separate backgrounds and dialectsAmina Yusuf wrote: ↑11 Oct 2019, 13:00 I have to say Jacko and Sarah have a special bond, even though they shared one parent, their relationship is unique. I actually envy them.
They do both work really well together despite their differences. It also Makes you wonder who taught each how to trackhmorales2 wrote: ↑11 Oct 2019, 15:03 I am enjoying reading this book by far. I do like that the author emphasizes on the relationship between Sarah and Jacko and how their differences mean nothing between their bond. They don't see color, class or skills,they see each other and how they can each compliment the other to support one another. If only the world could grasp this concept.
And the way Sarah reacted to situations and spoke of things it really makes you wonder how old she is. I know at the end jacko didnt want her dancing with a n because she was "too young". They mentioned she didnt even know how old she was.Katie Canedy wrote: ↑14 Oct 2019, 22:12 I absolutely love the family closeness! I wish that more sibling relationships were like Jacko and Sarah's honestly. Even though they are adults, the relationship that they have is like little kids.
I have no idea, but I read it as her broken English way of saying big brother, although I think it's safe to assume it's probably an aborigine word?naomisorge wrote: ↑17 Oct 2019, 13:57 Does anyone know exactly what bikpela means? Google didn't give me much joy!
I also like how Jacko has respect for Sarah's skills. I just read a scene where someone suggested that she should stay home where it was safe, and Jacko said something like "we're safer with her." I feel like that might not have been too common back in those times.
He even admits shes a better tracker he is!Falconcrest wrote: ↑17 Oct 2019, 18:53 Oh yes, that was very enjoyable and am sure a lot of people will identify with that bond. Jacko was highly protective of his sister Sarah when there was a very dangerous task he would tell her to hold back. Though sometimes he really trusted his sister's skills so much he allowed her to lead them in the wilderness.
I think sarah would be offended if he didnt let her come
Interesting! I could see sarah telling him with it, but I do think she just meant bigKelyn wrote: ↑29 Oct 2019, 00:32It also means "master" or "lord" but unless it was sarcasm or she was teasing him, I really can't see Sarah calling him that!!briellejee wrote: ↑18 Oct 2019, 02:54Bikpela means big. If she calls him that, I think it meant big brother. But im not sure as well.naomisorge wrote: ↑17 Oct 2019, 13:57 Does anyone know exactly what bikpela means? Google didn't give me much joy!
I also like how Jacko has respect for Sarah's skills. I just read a scene where someone suggested that she should stay home where it was safe, and Jacko said something like "we're safer with her." I feel like that might not have been too common back in those times.
I agree! I liked that scene as well as it shows how Jacko values her skills more than his.
I would guess Sarah's tongue (warramunga) since they were just visiting KLbriellejee wrote: ↑30 Oct 2019, 03:03What language would it be? Warammunga or Malay? Seeing how they tease each other, I would go for sarcasm.Kelyn wrote: ↑29 Oct 2019, 00:32It also means "master" or "lord" but unless it was sarcasm or she was teasing him, I really can't see Sarah calling him that!!briellejee wrote: ↑18 Oct 2019, 02:54
Bikpela means big. If she calls him that, I think it meant big brother. But im not sure as well.
I agree! I liked that scene as well as it shows how Jacko values her skills more than his.
I think she was quite independent, yet realistically dependent on jacko. I mean if I was traveling abroad on a dangerous mission and didnt speak fluently in that country I would probably stay close to the ones I was with too!
Yes that was quite funny! And the bandits were still none the wiser!MsH2k wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 17:56 Their relationship was one of the things I liked most about the book. I loved it when she called him “bikpela brother.” It was also funny when Jacko asked her if there were cockatoos in the Malayan jungle when she used their familiar bird call to notify him. I Googled it - there aren’t.
Yup, I agree. I did say it somewhere: everything happened too smoothly in the book.
That’s true. The way she interacted with the other women I just assumed she was of similar age!Kro92813 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 20:32I agree I didnt really get what bikpela meant (I'm assuming her way of saying big brother?). But you could tell Jacko was protective of his sister, but 100% trusted her abilities to fend for herself as well. I never really gathered how old she was though - I never got a true sense of age from her.