Review by Zand13 -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
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Review by Zand13 -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King" by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips.]
The story begins with a family of four gathered around a fire eating a simple meal of bone soup accompanied with old vegetables. A sombre mood hangs over them, as they discuss how to ration their food reserves to last them till the harvest. With a looming foreboding that they might have to slaughter one of their precious life stock. Suddenly a lantern is seen in the darkness. The arrival of the unexpected stranger under the visage of night brings news that king Mechoir will accept Abbas the shepard boys invitation.
The family in disarray slaughter their entire flock in order to be hospitable to the hungry travelers, much to the dismay of Bedu. With the guests settled in for the night and bellies filled from a total of seven sheep and four goats. A story is told around the fire of how an unlikely pairing such as a shepard boy and a king became acquainted.
Bedu is painstakingly unmoved by the tale and is discourteous to their guests. He commits an act that will start him on a journey a mere shepard boy from damascus would never had dreamed of. He is given two task by king Melchoir. To visit his granddaughter in winter and to replenish his fathers flock just as his father Abbas once had done for his father 30 years ago. It is apparent the young impressionable Bedu doesn't understand his father. Why would his father kill off his livelihood for people he barely knows. Maybe by walking in an another mans shoes can one truly understand a man.
Colonial David W. Sutherland and Paul Mckellips have truly written a novel to marvel at. A tale of self discovery and faith in oneself. This message echoes throughout the pages of the novel. The use of language is simple yet profound.
This book is best for parents, a great book to read to children. Can be used as an aid to teach the responsibilities of ones actions and and self belief. The book is meaningful for parents to bestow life lessons and lighthearted enough for children to enjoy. This book will not fair well with readers who are looking for a thrilling treacherous adventure. This book is not that, it is but a sweet simple tale of self-empowerment. Best for those who are not looking to commit to something and just want a light read.
Bedu the bedouin boy poet King was a joy to read from the very first paragraph. Personally this book is a 4 out of 4 the use of language is riveting, descriptive and imaginative. Leaving the reader feeling as though their accompanying Bedu along his travels. If I could critique the book it was too short, I found myself wanting more, it was simply a joy to read.
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The story begins with a family of four gathered around a fire eating a simple meal of bone soup accompanied with old vegetables. A sombre mood hangs over them, as they discuss how to ration their food reserves to last them till the harvest. With a looming foreboding that they might have to slaughter one of their precious life stock. Suddenly a lantern is seen in the darkness. The arrival of the unexpected stranger under the visage of night brings news that king Mechoir will accept Abbas the shepard boys invitation.
The family in disarray slaughter their entire flock in order to be hospitable to the hungry travelers, much to the dismay of Bedu. With the guests settled in for the night and bellies filled from a total of seven sheep and four goats. A story is told around the fire of how an unlikely pairing such as a shepard boy and a king became acquainted.
Bedu is painstakingly unmoved by the tale and is discourteous to their guests. He commits an act that will start him on a journey a mere shepard boy from damascus would never had dreamed of. He is given two task by king Melchoir. To visit his granddaughter in winter and to replenish his fathers flock just as his father Abbas once had done for his father 30 years ago. It is apparent the young impressionable Bedu doesn't understand his father. Why would his father kill off his livelihood for people he barely knows. Maybe by walking in an another mans shoes can one truly understand a man.
Colonial David W. Sutherland and Paul Mckellips have truly written a novel to marvel at. A tale of self discovery and faith in oneself. This message echoes throughout the pages of the novel. The use of language is simple yet profound.
This book is best for parents, a great book to read to children. Can be used as an aid to teach the responsibilities of ones actions and and self belief. The book is meaningful for parents to bestow life lessons and lighthearted enough for children to enjoy. This book will not fair well with readers who are looking for a thrilling treacherous adventure. This book is not that, it is but a sweet simple tale of self-empowerment. Best for those who are not looking to commit to something and just want a light read.
Bedu the bedouin boy poet King was a joy to read from the very first paragraph. Personally this book is a 4 out of 4 the use of language is riveting, descriptive and imaginative. Leaving the reader feeling as though their accompanying Bedu along his travels. If I could critique the book it was too short, I found myself wanting more, it was simply a joy to read.
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