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A review by arina_kirse
Mātes piens by Nora Ikstena
3.0
As a non-native Latvian speaker, I found it quite hard to understand the language used by the author in the book at first. However, the further I read, the more I grew to appreciate its sophistication at times combined with simplicity allowing to feel close to the characters. I think it is a wonderful book to dive deeper into the beautiful Latvian language for non-native speakers.
When it comes to the story itself, I found it hard to relate to the relationships between daughters and mothers stretching over several generations. I honestly think that my personal positive experience prevented me from empathizing with the characters, and this storyline of mother-daughter bond, in the way it was presented, has, unfortunately, overshadowed other pieces of story puzzle for me.
I treat this book as yet another reminder to be grateful for my family, for the times we live in, and for experiencing life in free Latvia.
When it comes to the story itself, I found it hard to relate to the relationships between daughters and mothers stretching over several generations. I honestly think that my personal positive experience prevented me from empathizing with the characters, and this storyline of mother-daughter bond, in the way it was presented, has, unfortunately, overshadowed other pieces of story puzzle for me.
I treat this book as yet another reminder to be grateful for my family, for the times we live in, and for experiencing life in free Latvia.