Review of The Parrot's Perch
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Review of The Parrot's Perch
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Parrot's Perch" by Karen Keilt.]
Children depend on and look up to their parents a lot. If they are taken care of well, most of them grow up to be healthy, responsible adults. But that is not always the case.
Karen Keilt was born and bred in São Paulo, Brazil. Karen wanted her father’s approval as a child, but she hardly ever got it. His temper and cruelty terrified her. Regardless, she still cherished him. Shortly after getting married, she is arrested together with her husband. Having not done anything wrong, they try to negotiate their way out without much luck. They go through what can only be described as a horrifying experience while in jail. After their release, they try to get on with their lives, but can they really forget the past and move forward, as everyone is telling them? To find out, grab your copy of The Parrot’s Perch by Karen Keilt.
The Parrot’s Perch is a breath-taking memoir about the human rights violations by the police force and military dictatorship in Brazil. Karen uses a blend of interview questions and memories to tell her own story. Firstly, I commend her for her bravery in speaking out about her experience when she landed in jail, albeit unlawfully. I enjoyed reading this book. The most profound aspect it has is the powerful emotions Karen uses. I felt her pain, joy, and anger as I read this book. The descriptions describe, in great detail, her experiences, how she responded to them, the people she interacted with, and the places she visited. Karen's determination to find closure, answers, and a better life after what she went through is my favorite aspect of this book.
I like how this book has four parts, each describing a different phase of her life. Karen’s writing is also good. Each chapter ends with a hook that nudges you to keep reading. She has used simple, easy-to-understand English with a pinch of Spanish. Anybody with a good understanding of the English language will appreciate it. I also like the chronological order of the story she tells. We get to follow her journey from her childhood to adulthood. There is a list of book recommendations at the end, which is a nice touch. I did not find anything displeasing about this book.
The editing is good but could have been better, as I noticed several errors. This book contains profanity and some erotic scenes. The vivid descriptions of what Karen, her husband, and many other Brazilians experienced are terrifying. Sadly, such things keep happening. Because of that, I recommend this book to mature readers.
This book deserves a perfect 4 out of 4 stars rating, as Karen had my attention from start to finish. I recommend it to readers of memoirs that talk about people who have endured and overcome difficult circumstances. For those who have encountered similar difficulties, I hope you find the strength to overcome them and people to support you in your journey.
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The Parrot's Perch
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Children depend on and look up to their parents a lot. If they are taken care of well, most of them grow up to be healthy, responsible adults. But that is not always the case.
Karen Keilt was born and bred in São Paulo, Brazil. Karen wanted her father’s approval as a child, but she hardly ever got it. His temper and cruelty terrified her. Regardless, she still cherished him. Shortly after getting married, she is arrested together with her husband. Having not done anything wrong, they try to negotiate their way out without much luck. They go through what can only be described as a horrifying experience while in jail. After their release, they try to get on with their lives, but can they really forget the past and move forward, as everyone is telling them? To find out, grab your copy of The Parrot’s Perch by Karen Keilt.
The Parrot’s Perch is a breath-taking memoir about the human rights violations by the police force and military dictatorship in Brazil. Karen uses a blend of interview questions and memories to tell her own story. Firstly, I commend her for her bravery in speaking out about her experience when she landed in jail, albeit unlawfully. I enjoyed reading this book. The most profound aspect it has is the powerful emotions Karen uses. I felt her pain, joy, and anger as I read this book. The descriptions describe, in great detail, her experiences, how she responded to them, the people she interacted with, and the places she visited. Karen's determination to find closure, answers, and a better life after what she went through is my favorite aspect of this book.
I like how this book has four parts, each describing a different phase of her life. Karen’s writing is also good. Each chapter ends with a hook that nudges you to keep reading. She has used simple, easy-to-understand English with a pinch of Spanish. Anybody with a good understanding of the English language will appreciate it. I also like the chronological order of the story she tells. We get to follow her journey from her childhood to adulthood. There is a list of book recommendations at the end, which is a nice touch. I did not find anything displeasing about this book.
The editing is good but could have been better, as I noticed several errors. This book contains profanity and some erotic scenes. The vivid descriptions of what Karen, her husband, and many other Brazilians experienced are terrifying. Sadly, such things keep happening. Because of that, I recommend this book to mature readers.
This book deserves a perfect 4 out of 4 stars rating, as Karen had my attention from start to finish. I recommend it to readers of memoirs that talk about people who have endured and overcome difficult circumstances. For those who have encountered similar difficulties, I hope you find the strength to overcome them and people to support you in your journey.
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The Parrot's Perch
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Parrot's Perch was one of those books that engaged my emotions. I rejoiced with the love birds Karen and Rick. I was also saddened, angry, and disgusted by their treatment in the dungeon they were locked in. Interesting review.
