Do you find the book engaging? why?
I find the book engaging as the author to directly write like what the story is like from the begining and gives me the urge o continue reading to find out more.

What specific theme did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?
I think that throughout the whole book the author emphasized about kinship, a mother's love and life. I think that he is trying to tell the reader that your life is very importantand you must treasyre it and that mother's love is very noble. Also the fact that your parents are the one with you throughout your ups and downs so we should treasure and be filial towards them.

Did the characters seem real and believable to you? Are you able to identify with them? To whgat extend do they remind you of yoursefl or someone you know?
I think that the characters were rather believable. When they talked about the mother helping the son after she died, i thought that it really happened to the author. It kind of reminds me of a friend she had togo through alot of tough moments in life but however was still very strong.

Did certain part of the book make you feel unfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life that you never thought of before?
I did not feel comfortable when the author have not been able to stand up for his own mother, even when the mother had done so. I think taht this is how I treated my parents, I have never been thankful about anything my parents had ever done for me, I think that the book tought me to be more appretiative of the things that my parents have done.

What have you learnt from the book?
I have learnt that i should treasure every moment woth my parents and that my life is very precious.

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