Review of Hunger of the Pine
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Review of Hunger of the Pine
[Following is a volunteer review of "Hunger of the Pine" by Teal Swan.]
The spiritually gifted Teal Swan wrote Hunger of the Pine, an enigmatic novel combining fiction and thought-provoking beliefs. The story begins with the melancholy backdrop of a girl named Aria, who is now living with her foster family after being removed from the care of her drug-addicted mother. At this point, the story revolves around Aria's struggles with her foster family, as well as her foster father's rape and abuse of her. After a while, Aria realizes it is in her best interests to escape this circumstance. She meets a gay boy called Taylor at a homeless shelter and bonds with him emotionally after they both reveal their struggles. They decide to travel to Los Angeles, where they met several other people at a university. This book is fragmented or mixed up into two themes: homelessness and a love story.
The novel follows Aria's journey through adolescence, including challenges such as homelessness, hunger, and sexual abuse, as well as the hope that things will turn out well, even if the beginning appears dismal. I like how the major attention was not just on the story's protagonist but also on all of the other characters introduced along the way. The perspective was formed through one eye but also by the experiences of many others who had similar difficulties. Swan is a detailed writer who has done an excellent job with character development. It emphasizes a more compassionate approach to the homeless population.
There were conversations regarding LGBTQ and racial discrimination, police brutality, sex work, drug abuse, and mental health. I found that each character was given great thought as if they were telling their life story. Through several characters, like Robert and Omkar, the author depicts different cultures and how minds function. This felt more like a real-life story than a work of fiction.
As I turned the pages, I hoped it would show me rather than tell me. Some portions of the narration felt like they were told to the reader rather than drawing a picture for a more immersive experience. The theme, on the other hand, addresses a wide range of difficulties at once, which is understandable given the nature of human existence. But, in terms of the book, I would prefer if it focused on two or three core concepts and then expanded on them. I felt the finale was rushed, and it could have been improved by not devoting too much time to some of the book's needless descriptive chapters.
Finally, this book deserves a 5 out of 5 stars rating for its excellent editing and storytelling. I recommend this book to individuals who want to identify, comprehend, and relate. But this book maybe a tad sensitive for younger audiences. I'm looking forward to reading future works by the author.
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Hunger of the Pine
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The spiritually gifted Teal Swan wrote Hunger of the Pine, an enigmatic novel combining fiction and thought-provoking beliefs. The story begins with the melancholy backdrop of a girl named Aria, who is now living with her foster family after being removed from the care of her drug-addicted mother. At this point, the story revolves around Aria's struggles with her foster family, as well as her foster father's rape and abuse of her. After a while, Aria realizes it is in her best interests to escape this circumstance. She meets a gay boy called Taylor at a homeless shelter and bonds with him emotionally after they both reveal their struggles. They decide to travel to Los Angeles, where they met several other people at a university. This book is fragmented or mixed up into two themes: homelessness and a love story.
The novel follows Aria's journey through adolescence, including challenges such as homelessness, hunger, and sexual abuse, as well as the hope that things will turn out well, even if the beginning appears dismal. I like how the major attention was not just on the story's protagonist but also on all of the other characters introduced along the way. The perspective was formed through one eye but also by the experiences of many others who had similar difficulties. Swan is a detailed writer who has done an excellent job with character development. It emphasizes a more compassionate approach to the homeless population.
There were conversations regarding LGBTQ and racial discrimination, police brutality, sex work, drug abuse, and mental health. I found that each character was given great thought as if they were telling their life story. Through several characters, like Robert and Omkar, the author depicts different cultures and how minds function. This felt more like a real-life story than a work of fiction.
As I turned the pages, I hoped it would show me rather than tell me. Some portions of the narration felt like they were told to the reader rather than drawing a picture for a more immersive experience. The theme, on the other hand, addresses a wide range of difficulties at once, which is understandable given the nature of human existence. But, in terms of the book, I would prefer if it focused on two or three core concepts and then expanded on them. I felt the finale was rushed, and it could have been improved by not devoting too much time to some of the book's needless descriptive chapters.
Finally, this book deserves a 5 out of 5 stars rating for its excellent editing and storytelling. I recommend this book to individuals who want to identify, comprehend, and relate. But this book maybe a tad sensitive for younger audiences. I'm looking forward to reading future works by the author.
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Hunger of the Pine
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
