* * * 1/2*.
A Baptist missionary takes his wife and four daughters to a town in Africa wanting to convert the people to Christianity during a time when Africa's political unrest is increasing. The novel is told through the perspectives of the different members of the family.
Themes in the book include colonialism, patriarchy, global politics, and culture clashing.
The final pages of the book were a complete disjoint from the story. In addition, even though the story was told from different perspectives, all the perspectives sounded the same. The narrative of the youngest daughter sounded like the narrative of her mother.
Still a good book.
A Baptist missionary takes his wife and four daughters to a town in Africa wanting to convert the people to Christianity during a time when Africa's political unrest is increasing. The novel is told through the perspectives of the different members of the family.
Themes in the book include colonialism, patriarchy, global politics, and culture clashing.
The final pages of the book were a complete disjoint from the story. In addition, even though the story was told from different perspectives, all the perspectives sounded the same. The narrative of the youngest daughter sounded like the narrative of her mother.
Still a good book.
Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
