So right now we are reading The color of water by James Mcbride. To be honest I didn't really want to read this, when it was originally assigned to us. It looked like one of those boring lecture books with about a thousand pages a chapter, but it came to my realization that its not. I am actually in love with this book now! I am excited to go home and read it at night, and I think this has to do with the characters. I can relate to the characters really well, and I have thought and questioned some of the things they thought and questioned. I love how they go back and forth between Ruth (the mom) and James. Although they are from different time periods, they dealt with the same problems in just about the same way. For example Ruth's older brother Sam ran away because of unfair treatment from his parents over the years, and then when James is that age, you notice the same scenario with James's sister Helen.
I believe that James (as the author) does this to show how similar him and his mother are, when put in the same situation. Also I like how the book isn't moving super fast, its actually moving at a slower pace. I haven't seen any of the characters really "change" yet, but I know this situation cant last forever. Also I find it interesting how most of the conversations that James and his mom has are short and to the point. For example in chapter 6 (page 51) when it says, " 'Does he like black or white people better?'
'He loves all people. He's a spirit.'
'What's a spirit?'
'A spirit is a spirit.'
'What color is gods spirit?'
'It doesn't have a color,' she said 'God is the color of water. Water doesn't have a color.'" Its sometimes hard for the two to interact, because Ruth isn't all up for explaining, and James is as curious as can be. I really like how easily understandable the book is, and how James Mcbride made it so relatable, and it makes me want to go read more. Actually that's a good idea. I have to go. Have a good day though. Bye.
