Brief about the story: Dunbar boys loved, fought and lived life as brothers would do. Bridge of Clay is the story of Clay, third brother and narrated from the perspective of Mathew of the elder brother of the Dunbar boys….. Their mother Penelope died out of cancer and father Michael Dunbar left them after her death to fend for themselves. Michael comes back to just ask for their help to build a bridge. What happens next? Why has he come back now? What is Clay offering to help build the bridge? What is it that is worrying Clay?
My opinion: Makes for a good emotional read. There were characters did touch you so deeply. Penelope and Carey are two characters who had an impact on me. Clay was different from the five brothers and loved by parents. He was a unique character and stood out in any crowd. Although very silent, he cared deeply for people around me. This Clay was a man of few words but had a great impact on people around him
The book also talked a great deal about relationships between siblings and especially among brothers. Given that I am a single child, I enjoyed the camaraderie shared among them. Although they fought, pulled each other’s leg but at the end of the day they were there for each, should solidarity and great love for each other.
A book that talks about relationships and their impact on the lives of the people around them. The kind of relationship they shared amongst each other. The genuineness and trust shared in the relationship between the brothers, between Penelope and Michael or Clay and Carey is something that is missing these days.
The story gives emphasis on living life without killing ourselves. Life can get complicated, and it is complex anyway. Making sure to live an outstanding what we want from life is equally important as well. Carey fought for what she wanted to do, that is horse riding when parents thought it isn’t for her and that should be taken as a profession by her brothers. Clay took up the responsibility to build the bridge when no one could understand why he was doing it especially for person who left them when in need.
I would rate the book 4/5
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