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I was livid at the end (or the last page) of this book. It was like it ended in the middle of the book! As I was heading toward the last 10 pages of this book, I kept wondering, "How is she going to finish this in 10 pages?". Well....she didn't. It just stopped. Nothing resolved. It is about the relationship of a slave and her owners. The character of the slave is never developed....at all. I suppose that the author wants you to read between the lines but I didn't get it. The book was well written and intriguing but incomplete. I was extremely disappointed.
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Apr 10, 2009 08:09PM
I agree with your comment about the ending...very abrupt.
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I also agree with you about the ending it had what seemed to be a big build up that amounted to nothing but a damp squib.
I've always thought half the significance of the ending is to show that nothing will be resolved for these characters. It's 1828. Slavery will continue for almost another forty years. There was no way out for many slaves like Sarah, and no motivation for many complacent slave owners like Manon to understand (or even face up to) their racism.
SmarterLilac wrote: "I've always thought half the significance of the ending is to show that nothing will be resolved for these characters. It's 1828. Slavery will continue for almost another forty years. There was no ..."I agree, but it left me feeling unfulfilled. It did not leave me thinking. Just a personal preference I guess. You should check out "The Tortilla Curtain". I read it years ago and I still think about it. Hated it when I first finished it and then realized months later that I was still thinking about it, which to me is the sign of a good read!
I was very disappointed that the author did not develop Sarah's character. She seemed so interesting - it would've been nice if she'd juxtaposed the two identities, thoughts, and actions throughout the story.
Sometimes when you read a novel that explores a particular time in history, you can't simply expect the story to go as what you have in mind. I feel the abrupt ending was absolutely perfect yet powerful because it describes the absolute brutality of slavery. Sarah accomplishes her dream of being free but is bought back to the dreaded, awful place. Which signifies slaves are never free. It highlights the brutality of the system and the severe oppression that these slaves faced.
Completely agree!ðŸ˜
