this month Jaimie and Tiah review a book that touches on an already complex topic with new understandings that reveal even more complexity. genuinely, could it get any more…complex?

alas, this is how life is.

this book was one that reminded us exactly why we choose to read books from different countries. the perspective and experience reflected in Sara Farizan’s book is one we could have never known otherwise.

have further insights? we encourage you to reach out. we’d love to hear from you.

alrighty, so a shibboleth. [defined in this episode, but in case you’re feeling anxious and don’t wish to search it up]

as defined by Merriam-Webster:

1 a: a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning

b: a widely held belief

c: truism, platitude

2 a: a use of language regarded as distinctive of a particular group

b: a custom or usage regarded as distinguishing one group from others

in the context of The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat, we’re looking at definition two more than one. arguably, it could be said that both are applicable. either way, we were struck by the narrator choice and the laissez-faire attitude that she seemed to hold at the intial discussions of confrontation.

if this is different to how you see it, please, please, share away. we’d love to hear other perspectives.

regardless, we were able to discuss some insights on the current world ,the nature of history and the passage of time.

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wellllllll, we feel pretty confident that we won't be able to beat this book in regard to tough reads. for once, we can agree with the general internet, this book is not for everyone.

was it tough to get through? yes. was it bad? absolutley not. content was challenging, but thought provoking. and extremely well handled. maybe a little too close to reality, but what dystopian literature isn't?

~as always spoilers!

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this being the end of year number two, we are starting a second season. is this mentioned anywhere else? of course not, but it is nevertheless still fact. lol cause we said so. thanks for continuing to listen, thanks for your patience as we evolve and thanks for just being here. it helps us feel like we're not just shouting into the void.

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