Who do you think is the intended audience? Does the author have a friendly, unfriendly, or some other type of relationship with the audience? Why?
Daughter of the Forest highlights the life of a thirteen year old Irish heroin by the name of Sorcha, who lives a time of unrest between the British and Irish noblemen. Sorcha tells her tale in a first-person narrative. Her brothers become your brothers; her fears become your fears; and her deep-seated pain becomes your pain. The reader almost infuses him/her self into Sorcha's mind so that the audience gains a deeply personal relationship with all of Sorcha's family, friends, and even enemies.
From what I've read so far, Sorcha is at that point in her life where she looks must younger in years than her mind is able to think. She is emotionally mature and mentally acute. However, she still remains naive in many life experiences, mainly due to her sheltered lifestyle. Her six brothers are always there to protect her, no matter what. Her first chance to prove herself came with healing a dangerously-close-to-death young man who had been tortured. Unfortunately, Sorcha was forced to leave before completely finishing her healing, which I think hindered her opportunity to prove her strength to her brothers. I get the feeling, though, that this novel will take the reader on Sorcha's long and ruff journey ahead full of self-discovery, courage, and strength. Because of the point of view and storyline, the audience must be intended for teenage girls who are trying to find themselves in a world full of protective defenders blocking all hints of danger. A true coming of age story.
You made this book sound really interesting when I probably would have never read this book on my own. You were right about how it takes you through their journey because I'm wondering what she's going to go through next.
ReplyDeleteI have actually read this book and you're absolutely right about how this story takes you in. I become Sorcha whenever i open that book because the author does such a good job in describing her emotions and thoughts. you might think it's good now..but just keep reading. it gets better
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