![]() ![]() I should note - that writing down ideas of racial equality, socialism (Marxism), and the need of social reform - in a novel published in 1940, was very brave, notable and ahead of it's time. The characters portrayed feel alone in their inner worlds, aspirations, and fears - crave for some understanding - all expose their deepest feelings only to Singer, the deaf mute protagonist, who is unable to reach back to his hearing friends, and feels isolated, being unable to convey his thoughts to those who can't read sign languague. Carson McCullers described the human nature and human motivations, through the story of 4 main protagonists struggling in a small town in the south (1930's). Don't let the "Audible Kids" opening mislead you, despite the fact this title has some "growing up novel" aspects, it's a must read. ![]()
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