Reflections 5
The Storyteller's Daughter.
By Saira Shah
Enter a world of subtle magic. This is the "Arabian Nights" retold, and, according to the prologue, is told by the storyteller (or drabadi) herself. This makes it even more intriguing, as the reader now sees a totally different part of the story.
Subtle magic. Magic found in the stories that speak of life, and how to live it. Every person draws a different piece of cloth from the drabadi's old chest. The storyteller, Shahrazad, then "reads" the cloth and tells the person his or her personal story. This story is not a biography, rather it speaks to the person's own personal problems and feelings. All this against the background of plots and schemes among the royal, those in power, and those who have fallen.
What I really like about this "magic" is that it allows the story to unfold. After all, how can one story relate to every character? But yet, at the same time, it is not fantastic or unbelievable, and this allows the story to keep its feet on the ground.
The storyteller and the king are people who have locked their hearts away from the rest of the world. This results in much miscommunication and hurt feelings. Still, they sort out the mess right at the end, and it leaves one with a feeling of satisfaction and relief.
I enjoyed reading this story. It was literally stuck to me the whole time I was reading it. It has a tinge of magic, lots of mystery, and at the same time remains realistic.
By Saira Shah
Enter a world of subtle magic. This is the "Arabian Nights" retold, and, according to the prologue, is told by the storyteller (or drabadi) herself. This makes it even more intriguing, as the reader now sees a totally different part of the story.
Subtle magic. Magic found in the stories that speak of life, and how to live it. Every person draws a different piece of cloth from the drabadi's old chest. The storyteller, Shahrazad, then "reads" the cloth and tells the person his or her personal story. This story is not a biography, rather it speaks to the person's own personal problems and feelings. All this against the background of plots and schemes among the royal, those in power, and those who have fallen.
What I really like about this "magic" is that it allows the story to unfold. After all, how can one story relate to every character? But yet, at the same time, it is not fantastic or unbelievable, and this allows the story to keep its feet on the ground.
The storyteller and the king are people who have locked their hearts away from the rest of the world. This results in much miscommunication and hurt feelings. Still, they sort out the mess right at the end, and it leaves one with a feeling of satisfaction and relief.
I enjoyed reading this story. It was literally stuck to me the whole time I was reading it. It has a tinge of magic, lots of mystery, and at the same time remains realistic.
a dancing munchkin @ 7:43 AM
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