This book review was written by Eugene Kernes
Is This An Overview?
A collection of short stories about choices that need to be
made. Each story reflects the complexity
of values and identities. Choices that
challenge the values of the character.
Challenge the character’s loyalty and belonging. Choices that are about change. Each choice is bound in conflict, a personal
dilemma that effects who the person is, wants to become, or has no choice but
to be. In each story, the character is
both part of and exiled from the people or places they love. Their interactions indicate their struggle to
reconcile the opposing demands on who they are.
The characters come from different backgrounds, have different lives,
and share their different experiences.
The stories are a reflection of the author’s political values, given
rise due to people’s conditions.
Caveats?
The writing quality of the stories is mixed. The stories are short, therefore have limited
details. But, what the stories have is depth
of meaning. The stories raise valuable
questions about values.
