A review by rachel_abby_reads
Sisters of Glass by Stephanie Hemphill
3.0
The story of two sisters in Venice in the 15th century. Their father owns a -I'm sure there's a better word for this- glass blowing business. His sons and daughters participate, but his youngest is destined to marry well and assist the family fortunes. When he dies, the family feels bound by his wishes.
But the youngest lives for glass, loves the glass, doesn't want to hurt her older sister, and oops, the family had to hire a nameless apprentice to help keep things going, and my my my, he's so good-looking. What will happen next?
This story is told not in prose, but in first person free verse poetry. I wasn't sure I'd like it at first, but now I think many more stories should be told in this way. It limits the narrative to the most essential points, and they become more meaningful for not having been buried in description.
But the youngest lives for glass, loves the glass, doesn't want to hurt her older sister, and oops, the family had to hire a nameless apprentice to help keep things going, and my my my, he's so good-looking. What will happen next?
This story is told not in prose, but in first person free verse poetry. I wasn't sure I'd like it at first, but now I think many more stories should be told in this way. It limits the narrative to the most essential points, and they become more meaningful for not having been buried in description.