I'm like totally obsessed with this book Ever Since We Small
! I mean, Celeste Mohammed is a genius, right? She's got this way of taking these complex stories from the past and turning them into something fresh and exciting. I love how she uses magical realism to explore themes like colonialism and identity - it's like she's speaking straight to your soul
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I also appreciate how the author doesn't shy away from tackling tough topics, but does so in a way that's more thought-provoking than heavy-handed. It's not always easy to read about, but it's worth it in the end because you get to see these characters grow and learn in ways that feel super relatable
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And can we talk about Shiva Gopaul for a sec? I think he's one of those characters that will stay with me for a long time - so much depth and emotion packed into this 13-year-old kid
. I love how the author captures the struggles of growing up in a world that doesn't always understand you, but also shows how you can find your own path and forge your own identity
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Overall, Ever Since We Small is like... have you read anything like it? It's this game-changing novel that will make you see the world in a whole new light
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I gotta say, this book sounds like a wild ride. I'm not sure if I'd call it sweeping Caribbean tale, though - the story jumps around so much between India in 1899 and Trinidad in 1973... that's a lot of different time zones and cultures. But hey, if you can pull it off, that's some impressive storytelling skills right there! 
And using multiple perspectives with this 'bois' guardian of the forest? That's some creative magic right there 
. I do wish the author would've explored some of the more... complicated issues like colonialism and patriarchy a bit more deeply, but I guess that's just one opinion 
. Overall, it sounds like Celeste Mohammed is onto something special here! 
And the way she explores the complexities of colonialism and its impact on women's lives is so poignant. But what really gets me is how the author uses magical realism to bring these stories to life. It's like you're right there with Shiva, navigating the creole cultures of Trinidad. I love how Mohammed challenges our assumptions about identity and community - it's like a wake-up call for us all!