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Feather Man

Rhyll McMaster

Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd.

Literary Ventures Fund

Pub. Date: September 1, 2008

ISBN-13: 978-1876040833

320pp

 

 

 

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Feather Man, by Rhyll McMaster, is a classic coming of age story.  The narrator of the story is Sooky, an only child who lives in Brisbane, Australia.  As a child, she is ignored by her parents, and sexually abused by the old man next door.  She grows up yearning for someone to love and value her.  Repeatedly, she turns to the people who abuse her, hoping that if she is good enough, they will love her.  She keeps fighting for strength to overcome her demons and her past abuse.  Because of her difficult childhood, Sooky struggles in her adult relationships with men.  They are self-destructive and abusive.  She eventually finds art and painting a solace.


Rhyll McMaster is an amazing writer.  The character of Sooky is someone with whom we can all identify with.  We not only feel her pain but also her emotional detachment, which is a result of her past abuse.  There is much for discussion here, especially with the compexities of the father-daughter relationship.  The ending of Feather Man would also allow for a wonderful book club debate.  This is not a light or particularly fast-paced read.  But, if you're looking for a book with real substance and excellent character development, I think you'll enjoy Feather Man.

 

Book Room Grade

B+

 

Review Posted:  August 27, 2008

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