Suzanne Popp
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GENRE: Cultural fiction; Contemporary fiction; Realistic fiction; African cultural fiction
SETTING: Blancville, Africa; Copperfine, Africa
SYNOPSIS
This story is centered on (3) Generations with emphasis on 2nd generation Mryna Chitundu, the bride that came with a price. She is the only female in an all boy school. She becomes the salvation of her family’s woes and is forced to leave school and marry a man three times her age.
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTERS:
MYRNA: Intelligent; resourceful; can read and write
VIOLET: Myrna’s sister; not so interested in education; a great singer
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTERS:
FESTAL: Paid the price to have a wife, Myrna; Uneducated; Raises cattle
UNCLE DODGE: Makes money from putting together business deals of finding brides. He is not well liked.
STEPHEN: Myrna’s brother; will be able to marry the woman he wants as a result of the bride price
WHAT I LIKED: Has nothing to do with slavery in America. Protectiveness of a family (whoa, did not see that one coming). Resourcefulness brings a place of honor. A sister is found.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Stephen’s life seems incomplete. He is not written about beyond a description of his wife troubles.
I give this book (FIVE) stars because while fiction, it was/is a way of life. Very well written as the story touches the readers emotions in “every” way; anger to elation. I really hope everyone will give this book a try….I really do.… (mehr)