With all of the things that women (and men) do to themselves to
accomplish a certain "beauty," this book is entirely appropriate and
needed for young readers. Dark skinned people bleach their skin, while
light skinned people tan excessively. Beauty by Nancy Ohlin is short,
but powerful. It shows the quest for beauty as an ugly process full of
jealousy and an obsession that can not be fulfilled.
I loved
Ana. She is smart and resourceful. But even when she is attempting to
make herself ugly she is obsessed with looks. She works very hard to
make sure she is not beautiful. I think what Ohlin is saying is that one
should not be so obsessed with beauty that it becomes work. We are all
beautiful in our own way. It is a message that is important for all of
us, but especially for those teens years where they are questing to find
a meaning and purpose to their lives.
There was no sex, violence or language in this book. In fact, there was no romance at all which is very refreshing.
I really enjoyed this book, and I am very much looking forward to reading Thorn Abbey.
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