Jennifer Acker

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I liked it but on the other hand, I was left wanting more. What I mean by this is that while I liked the location and the concept for the story; I was left wanting for that strong, human, emotional connection towards the characters. I briefly felt this in the beginning for the first couple of chapters but afterwards, there was nothing.

The storyline was good. I am not taking that away from this book. It was the characters. None of their voices really stood out to me. They kind of just melded together. Which in turn may this story be where it could be about any family. I did finish this book. However, I honestly could not really give you specific details about any point in time in the story.… (mehr)

The Limits of the World dived into the relationships of an Indian family that migrated from India to Africa to Ohio. I learned many aspects of the Indian culture and their move to Africa to seek jobs. I wish that Jennifer Acker had included a glossary of the Indian items, as this reader had trouble in determining the food and other nouns. Sunil seemed extremely lazy and content to let his parents provide his monetary existence, even after he marries. Urmila stands as a force that propels the family onward to a better life. Premchand shows a man disillusioned with his life, but unable to make any changes. Th story portrays the differences in a generation, and the new generation’s loss of culture and heritage. Have we lost too much in our quest for freedom?… (mehr)