Coconats • read

(Note: this is part of a reading challenge) A look back into the past of a woman's childhood and how the effects of shame and secrecy affect not only one person's life, but those around as well. There are some parts about the effects of the imagined versus the truth, and how regardless if it's true or not, it would still alter one's perspective. This book does well in making the main character's perspective limited much like how we are limited in our own experiences of life. Though, looking a bit more in this book, it seems that this is also due to this being one of other entries that take place in the same world. Perhaps there is needed context? It did feel a bit underwhelming reading this, especially after having read Chiquitita who also had the main character looking back in their memory. Of course, this one is more straight-forward. I may need to reread this after some time to properly give its chance to shine for me.