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Betti
, December 04, 2020
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Look at the mulberry leaf ~ It lives to serve, furnishing leaves to the silkworm so it can spin.
This imagery continues throughout this absolutely incredible book! The detail is so well portrayed that you can almost see the castles, smell the sea and feel the despair of those who feel they have brought shame on their families. The strict social structure is seen as far back as the story of Sono and what she is confronted with as she attempts to live out her faith. Some of the rituals seem most barbaric, but unfortunately can still be seen today in our so called enlightened society.
Honor is most important inasmuch as Akira would rather have died in the war, thus paying the blood price rather than bring dishonor to his family. Learning that the price had already been paid, turns this story around for many of these wonderful characters. They learn to follow a different path, one that leads to joy and the service of others.
This ARC on this second book in the Brands from the Burning series was received from Mountain Brook Ink. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.
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