So far, Black Boy has been an...interesting book. I really enjoy the style (straightforward and not too deep) and the storyline is very intriguing and a bit disturbing at times. So far, Richard has been beaten/whipped by his parents and other family members, killed a kitten, become an alcoholic at age six, participated in gang fights, told his granny to kiss his behind, and taken a peek in a whorehouse. Still, the thing that I think would be the most difficult to overcome is having a stroke-plagued, paralyzed mother. Richard even talks about the impact is has on him on page 100:
"My mother's suffering grew into a symbol in my mind, gathering to itself all the poverty, the ignorance, the helplessness; the painful, baffling, hunger-ridden days and hours, the restless moving, the futile seeking, the uncertainty, the fear, the dread; the meaningless pain and the endless suffering."
That's pretty depressing. I couldn't imagine my mom being immobile, laying in a bed all day. I mean, she's been gone for a week and a half on business now, and I'm not gonna lie, I miss her!
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I agree with you about the mom-having-a-parylytic-stroke thing, however I can't say I'm enjoying the style. I like a little more fluff and fabrication, but that's just me. Richard does, however, have an... interesting life.
I'm wondering where this whole thing will go. Most of the events he's talked about haven't seemed to add up to anything, or relate to one topic. :|
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