Review of The Strange Land
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Review of The Strange Land
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Strange Land" by Jennifer Mugrage.]
The tower has been destroyed, lives have been lost, and people have now been scattered. Families remain in small groups, hunting and gathering in order to survive. In one such family lived a mere boy named Ikash, who hailed from a home where his mother was nothing more than a maid and a childbearer for his father. After witnessing the treatment of his mother, he finds solace running and wrestling with his younger brother Sha. Being an introvert, he finds himself with an urgent desire to become a Shaman and seeks out his cousin Ki-ki in order to learn how to become one. But his journey is not so easy, as not only must he overcome the challenges of a young boy transitioning into a man but also deal with the loss of his loved ones. Sari, who is Ikash's mother, has kept a secret; she is pregnant, and no one knows about it. But she is not happy because the fear of her baby girl being abused pierces her continuously, and she has no choice but to take her and flee after she is born, leaving behind her family and striving towards freedom and a better life. But will she actually succeed, or will she be forced to return to her home of abuse? Will Ikash finally stand up to his father and become the Shaman he has been striving to be, or will he lose himself and the love of his life as well? Follow Ikash on his wondrous and heartbreaking journey as he transitions from a boy to a man, deals with the death of his mother, fights his affection for a girl that he may never have, stands up to his father, and becomes the Shaman of his tribe.
The Strange Land, written by Jennifer Mugrage, is an intriguing tale of a boy who must learn what it means to become a man. The story begins with the introduction of his family and the horrifying abuse that his mother has endured. It then centers on Ikash and his life, from wanting to be a Shaman to having a crush, losing his mother, transitioning into a young man, and losing a lot of loved ones in between.
I think that the story was beautifully written. The scenes are very detailed, and a lot of emotions come into play. It is quite an emotional book, and the reader can't help but sympathize with the characters and the tragedies that they have endured. My favorite part of the book was when Endu finally received the punishment he deserved after getting mauled by a bear, which was also his family's totem.
There was nothing to dislike about the book. The book was well edited and extremely satisfying to read. It captivated me from start to finish; hence, I rate it a 5 out of 5.
The book contains scenes of abuse and suicide, love and hate, and most of all, forgiveness. I recommend it to both young and old readers. It is a phenomenal book that will have you wanting to finish it in a single sitting.
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The Strange Land
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The tower has been destroyed, lives have been lost, and people have now been scattered. Families remain in small groups, hunting and gathering in order to survive. In one such family lived a mere boy named Ikash, who hailed from a home where his mother was nothing more than a maid and a childbearer for his father. After witnessing the treatment of his mother, he finds solace running and wrestling with his younger brother Sha. Being an introvert, he finds himself with an urgent desire to become a Shaman and seeks out his cousin Ki-ki in order to learn how to become one. But his journey is not so easy, as not only must he overcome the challenges of a young boy transitioning into a man but also deal with the loss of his loved ones. Sari, who is Ikash's mother, has kept a secret; she is pregnant, and no one knows about it. But she is not happy because the fear of her baby girl being abused pierces her continuously, and she has no choice but to take her and flee after she is born, leaving behind her family and striving towards freedom and a better life. But will she actually succeed, or will she be forced to return to her home of abuse? Will Ikash finally stand up to his father and become the Shaman he has been striving to be, or will he lose himself and the love of his life as well? Follow Ikash on his wondrous and heartbreaking journey as he transitions from a boy to a man, deals with the death of his mother, fights his affection for a girl that he may never have, stands up to his father, and becomes the Shaman of his tribe.
The Strange Land, written by Jennifer Mugrage, is an intriguing tale of a boy who must learn what it means to become a man. The story begins with the introduction of his family and the horrifying abuse that his mother has endured. It then centers on Ikash and his life, from wanting to be a Shaman to having a crush, losing his mother, transitioning into a young man, and losing a lot of loved ones in between.
I think that the story was beautifully written. The scenes are very detailed, and a lot of emotions come into play. It is quite an emotional book, and the reader can't help but sympathize with the characters and the tragedies that they have endured. My favorite part of the book was when Endu finally received the punishment he deserved after getting mauled by a bear, which was also his family's totem.
There was nothing to dislike about the book. The book was well edited and extremely satisfying to read. It captivated me from start to finish; hence, I rate it a 5 out of 5.
The book contains scenes of abuse and suicide, love and hate, and most of all, forgiveness. I recommend it to both young and old readers. It is a phenomenal book that will have you wanting to finish it in a single sitting.
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The Strange Land
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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