Review of Kalayla
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Review of Kalayla
[Following is a volunteer review of "Kalayla" by Jeannie Nicholas.]
Kalayla , the books name, coincides with our main characters name Kalayla, who happens to be a daughter of mixed race black and white specifically. She unfortunately is raised by her mother only since her dad does in a tragic accident. Kalayla tried to discover herself in this aspect since her mother Maureen, is all over finding what to do to earn a living since her husband left her too early and she hadn't really qualified in anything professional. Kalayla grows without her grandparents care yet they are alive since they didn't like their daughters choice of marriage.
The book is on a mission to enlighten people the importance of coexistence since we are all one blood just a different colour. The author was able to generate a very genuine story and portray the same.Luckily there were no atrocities underlined by the same. The aspect of communal life is addressed since Kalayla considers her flat owner as her grandmother having been of an advanced age. The book portrays marriage as a whole especially toxic relationships where a partner is forced to live with certain humiliating experience just for the love of her children. Parents also seem to be too controlling instead of just guiding their children and they will find their way. We also should move on in life to avoid getting stuck in the past and thence sinking into depression despite of losing a very loved one.
I liked the style used by the author where a character has their own dedicated chapters to express their thoughts. Parentism proves to be a large bone to chew as we interact with Maureen and the apartments owner who can't say they have successfully raised their children especially the latter since they all dispersed and haven't seen her in over a decade. Jeannie Nicholas makes use of dialogue and this helps build rapport with the reader and increase the likelihood of remembrance. The book is quite sarcastic though it has some swearing portrayed but nothing to worry about.The communal life portrayed by Maureen's family and Lena despite of being just neighbors, is highly recommended.
Given Kalayla is a toddler, there is some way in which she is expected to behave to her elders. Unfortunately Kalayla oversteps the line of respect and yells at all and sundry and answering whoever she feels like however she feels like. This portrays a decline in morality since there is a natural flow of respect which should exist between people of various ages. I generally liked how the book was done in terms of font and spacing. The book has been exceedingly edited, thumbs up to the person responsible.
I therefore give Kalayla 4 out of 4 stars since I enjoyed reading the book as well as benefited from the lessons I got their especially on child raising and the issue of hurting others since ultimately what goes around comes all the way back around and will get you at your zenith like Maureen's father. I recommend this book to youth since they decide their fate in this life no one not even our parents can decide for anyone, they only guide but one has to follow their hearts desire.
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Kalayla
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Kalayla , the books name, coincides with our main characters name Kalayla, who happens to be a daughter of mixed race black and white specifically. She unfortunately is raised by her mother only since her dad does in a tragic accident. Kalayla tried to discover herself in this aspect since her mother Maureen, is all over finding what to do to earn a living since her husband left her too early and she hadn't really qualified in anything professional. Kalayla grows without her grandparents care yet they are alive since they didn't like their daughters choice of marriage.
The book is on a mission to enlighten people the importance of coexistence since we are all one blood just a different colour. The author was able to generate a very genuine story and portray the same.Luckily there were no atrocities underlined by the same. The aspect of communal life is addressed since Kalayla considers her flat owner as her grandmother having been of an advanced age. The book portrays marriage as a whole especially toxic relationships where a partner is forced to live with certain humiliating experience just for the love of her children. Parents also seem to be too controlling instead of just guiding their children and they will find their way. We also should move on in life to avoid getting stuck in the past and thence sinking into depression despite of losing a very loved one.
I liked the style used by the author where a character has their own dedicated chapters to express their thoughts. Parentism proves to be a large bone to chew as we interact with Maureen and the apartments owner who can't say they have successfully raised their children especially the latter since they all dispersed and haven't seen her in over a decade. Jeannie Nicholas makes use of dialogue and this helps build rapport with the reader and increase the likelihood of remembrance. The book is quite sarcastic though it has some swearing portrayed but nothing to worry about.The communal life portrayed by Maureen's family and Lena despite of being just neighbors, is highly recommended.
Given Kalayla is a toddler, there is some way in which she is expected to behave to her elders. Unfortunately Kalayla oversteps the line of respect and yells at all and sundry and answering whoever she feels like however she feels like. This portrays a decline in morality since there is a natural flow of respect which should exist between people of various ages. I generally liked how the book was done in terms of font and spacing. The book has been exceedingly edited, thumbs up to the person responsible.
I therefore give Kalayla 4 out of 4 stars since I enjoyed reading the book as well as benefited from the lessons I got their especially on child raising and the issue of hurting others since ultimately what goes around comes all the way back around and will get you at your zenith like Maureen's father. I recommend this book to youth since they decide their fate in this life no one not even our parents can decide for anyone, they only guide but one has to follow their hearts desire.
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Kalayla
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
