There was a lot of beautiful, poetic imagery throughout Nowhere Girl, which continues to draw the reader through the journey of this fragile girl. As the story unfolds, Luchi becomes stronger, smarter and begins to better understand why her mother feared the world outside of the prison, while Luchi also falls in love with the wonder of this vast new landscape. It is a short read, focused solely on Luchi trying to make her way to America and the mysterious Grandmother, that she learned of in a letter her mother held secret for years. Sometimes the reader fears for Luchi's safety, sometimes you mourn for her misplaced trust and friendship, but in the end you feel triumph for a girl determined to find her place in a world her mother abandoned. At once dealing with loss, of life and innocence, and growth, of spirit and mind. There are twists, turns, shocks and dismay. Luchi could let every set back weigh her down, send her of course, cripple her, but she does not. Her life in prison has taught her a lot about cages, both literal and figurative, and she understands human nature better because of this. She is so easy to forgive and therefore easy to love as a character. There were some moments that seemed repetitive, mostly wording or imagery that was used too many times. However, the novel was generally a flowing, quick read. Recommend for anyone interested in tales about young women finding themselves, with Thai culture as the backbone of the story.
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