The real world was full of magic, so
magical worlds could easily be real
Why I read this book
One of the biggest heartbreaks I’ve ever
had, book wise, was when I had to leave behind my copy of this book, years ago.
It was even worst, because although I loved the story, I read it when I was
very young and I couldn’t for the life of me remember the exact name of the
book, so it took me more than 15 years to finally find it again. So actually, this was a re-read. It took me,
once again, back into my child years.
What the book is about
Haroun is a young boy whose father tells
the most amazing stories (known as the Shah of Blah). On a very dreadful day,
Haroun’s mother leaves and her departure brings the end of the stories. Haroun
will discover Kahani, the second moon, house of the Sea of Stories and the
source of his father’s best tales.
First impressions
Re reading this book I noticed a lot of
clever play on words that I didn’t notice as a child since some of them are
based on French or even some in English, that back then I didn’t understand.
However the feeling of wonder and amazing use of fantasy and myth items made my
tear up more than once.
Final thoughts
It is very hard for me to read comments from
the people who didn’t like this books, since it has such an emotional charge
for me. However, as always, I know that is not necessarily for everyone.
The book is mainly directed to a younger
public, but I honestly believe that it can be enjoyed at any age. As Momo does,
one of the books that I love the most, this book presents the “problem” of
letting go of our childhood stories, of totaling becoming an adult by letting
go wonderment.
I will admit that I haven’t read anything
else by Rushdie, so I have no ground to compare this to his previous work.
However, I can tell you that the construction of the world found in Kahani is beautiful.
My favorite character is by far Blabbermouth and the rebellious personality
that goes with her.
It is not a fast paced book and although it
has a bit of adventure it is not the main component. The main component, for me
at least, is the power that you can get from stories. From the army being
called a library, to the Sea itself, mixing and giving us every single tale
that made us dream awake .A good story can make any situation better :)
One minute you’ve got a lucky star watching
over you and the next instant it’s done a bunk
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