![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It is such a moving sequence that churns emotions within you. Robin’s Surprise Party for Mercy On their 50th anniversary was the highlight of the book for me. And also, how he is left all to himself in the end. It was simply heart wrenching to see his love for his wife, as they grow old. My favorite character in the book undoubtedly was Robin, if we for once overlook his handling of David. And it is Alice who partly takes on that role – be it helping with the cooking or caring for David when no one else does. A father who treats his son high handed, a son whose expectations of his father are left unfulfilled, a mother who hardly is involved in the family concerns. The relations between them are quite well pictured as well. ![]() Alice is a bossy yet protective older sister, Lily – the rebellious one and David the youngest who probably is the most sensitive of all. While you have Mercy coming across as much of a self centered and selfish person, Robin on the other hand is someone who may be socially inept but a loving husband. To start with, just as a family drama is expected to be, French Braid is dotted with some neatly crafted characters. A family saga that intricately takes you through the life of the Garrets, vividly showcasing their extremely varied personalities, the expectations, the disappointments, the responsibilities, the fears, the love and eventually the full circle of life. French Braid is a story that spans 4 generations of the Garret family. ![]()
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