Xiaolong Ge Ge itibaren Jawahar nagar, Koot Road, Tamil Nadu 605111, Indien itibaren Jawahar nagar, Koot Road, Tamil Nadu 605111, Indien

While the story contained in this book is difficult to recount as it lacks any tremendously memorable or focal events, I was riveted to it the whole way through...really it was difficult to put down. The story describes a mother, her two children, and a time span of a few months in their lives as the children are just on the cusp of adulthood and independence. The descriptions of poverty, struggle and life in a hostile environment are devastating and very effective in the context of the story. The action in the story comes about thanks to the daughter attracting a wealthy suitor, but little actually "happens" outside of the family taking some trips to the city and receiving/selling various items. The ambience or tone that this book conveys (I am at a loss to really define it), is its best part. This book provokes reflection about hope, obligation and suffering, and I will certainly read it again sometime.