Book Review: The Bridge Home

 

Talking to you was always easy, Rukku. But writing's hard.
- opening sentences

Title: The Bridge Home

Author: Padma Venkatraman

Imprint: Penguin Random House-Nancy Paulsen Books (2019)

Design: Jaclyn Reyes

ISBN: 9781984813602


Blurb: 

Padma Venkatraman was born in India and became an American after living in five countries and working as an oceanographer. She has published four books for young readers. She writes stories based in her Indian heritage and just as often reflects themes of social justice and activism. You would find her reflection about social justice and her activism shift in a more spiritual way in this work. 

Review:


First and foremost, I love it! The writing is lovely.

I started to read this book in the middle of March 2019. The day when I started my online classes, so I got a lot of time to do after study from home. Books are still my best escape and The Bridge House was one of my TBR. Without further ado, I jumped up and down because I had been wanting to finish it. The thing that I appreciate the most is putting the glossary before jumping into the first chapter. That’s really helpful for me because I could find the new terms especially Indian Words. I love the author who does the same thing. The readers would be easier to focus in the book without searching the meaning in browser in the middle of reading.

Honestly, guys. Honestly, this book hands down converted me into a middle grade novel reader. Like I thought I would be too mature for the style of writing but THE BRIDGE HOME was written simply for a young reader but it didn't annoy me nor did the characters feel too childish for me to relate.

At the first few chapter, I got wrapped up in what the main character (Viji) was facing her father abusing her mother- and then her sister and her. Those are the reason why Viji took a cautions and did the first move. One night when the fight gets too bad, Viji takes Rukku from her bed and enters the big city to find a new way of living. However, when you have no money and no family, you find yourself with very limited options. They both meet two other boys, one similar age to Viji, named Arul, and a not that much younger boy named Muthi. For a second here, I thought they would fight like cats and dogs, absolutely hating each other but Arul is an angel. They even share a common home--the bridge. The circumstances these four young children face each day is heard of through charity commercials. They struggle to find food, shelter, and clothes. The dangers of the environment play a heavy role in this story, making it so realistic that you're worried about how these children could possibly survive.

I think the author did a fantastic way of describing the feeling and emotion, especially when it comes about Rukku (Viji’s younger sister). I totally felt all the things. I would like to recommend this book from anyone who has a sister, anyone who has chosen family, anyone who enjoyed “Wonder”, anyone who loves dogs, anyone who enjoys a good ghost story, anyone who needs a dose of inspiration, anyone who values education, anyone who loves reading in one sitting.

Definitely just pick this one!

Quotes:

1. If I wanted a better future, I needed to change the life we had. Now. (page 11)

2. "He loved us." Muthu's confidence wan unshakeable. "He's just a dog, not a human being! Even humans leaves people they love!". "Dogs are loyal," Muthu said.

3. "I don't mind if you have no faith in religion, Viji. Just as long as you have faith in the goodness within yourself."

4. Moving ahead doesn't mean living you behind. I finally understand that. And I guess how you live matters more than how long you live. Every happy moment we had, every bit of love we shared, still glows. We're together in my heart and always will be.

5. "Long enough to show me two things, Viji. That he still loves us. But love doesn't stop him from living and moving forward, because that's how life moves."

Subjective Rating: 

MY RATING: 5/5 STARS

Status: Beautiful written



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