∞The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan∞
❄Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking; at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat.❄
~The book started with the journey from Poland to England. It went on to how the main character adjusts and settles herself in the new environment. Upon reading, a question is sparked - Why are they going to England? Many would have thought that Kasienka (Cassie) is on a vacation but later on it was revealed to be something else.
As a foreigner, Cassie experiences strange things that are hard to explain, especially to a growing child. Children tend to be curious all the time and the moving is certainly not helping Cassie to get her answers. The way Cassie was describing everything that she experienced is written in simplicity which is showing her way of thinking. She has a simple mind and that brings about why there are so many questionable things.
The book tells the story in a very unique way. In addition, as compared to other books, the words are written in poem form and there is almost a chapter in every page. In a way, the words expresses the character's feelings at the moment and is able to grasp the reader's attention more easily.
The book teaches one, especially those who had bad experience(s), to look brighter and learn that there is always light amidst the dark. One has to be positive to be able to tackle a problem.
This book is also nonetheless a good book and is recommended especially to those growing teenagers and those who loves reading.
~13 January 2016
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