Ancestor Stones

This book, Ancestor Stones by Aminatta Forna , is surely a book that I am going to have to keep reading. After starting the book I am realizing that it is hard to keep up with all of the different women in the book. There is the family tree in the front cover, but that is not helping me at all. But I digress, the book is a very poetic reading. For those that love symbolism, this is a great book for you.

The book starts out with a very poetic and touching story about butterflies. The first time that I read it, I really didn't understand the symbolism in it. It was just very sweet to me. Though after talking to some people in my African Literature class, I was able to see that there was way more meaning behind it then I had originally thought. It is actually very moving.

So far this story starts about showing the life of many different generations of women. All of these women who are very different then each other yet all connect one way or another. Many of the characters are strong and beautiful women. They all have very defined personalities that I am looking forward to learning more about. Also, I can not wait to find out the true meaning behind the stones. I know right now that they are based on something to do with religion, but I am curious to find out the rest.

STAY TUNED!!!