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I have not finished the book, however, what I have read so far has been enjoyable. I can say the first thing that peaked for me was how Sunny is a Albino. I have read only 1 other story where a character has suffered from this disability, which was by Dean Koontz. So my initial response to Sunny was that albinism is going to play a huge role in how she handles people and specific situations. It was refreshing to read that albinism, and disabilities in general are not treated like impurities that ruin a character but rather define aspects of them. This caught me off guard and I was pleased with that.
I figured Sunny to be a weak character due to her disability, however, this was completely the opposite. Albinism affected her in a positive way. Having to deal with the physical and social aspects of her disability, built much confidence in her character. Her integrity was unaffected and she was not afraid to defend herself.
She is also athletic, adventurous and a very confided youth who is quick to challenge those who question her looks etc. I would imagine most characters with albinism are meek and easily manipulated. She is not. This is where the "magical albino comes into play.
It was nice to read how the author created this society that showcases how a person's abilities are influenced by their physical features etc. More striking or harsh the disability, the more extreme or powerful the magic.
With the latter being said, I was drawn to think about XMEN, and also Harry Potter. More of Harry Potter in terms of the society that is training the leopards to take on something powerful.
I have not finished the book, however, what I have read so far has been enjoyable. I can say the first thing that peaked for me was how Sunny is a Albino. I have read only 1 other story where a character has suffered from this disability, which was by Dean Koontz. So my initial response to Sunny was that albinism is going to play a huge role in how she handles people and specific situations. It was refreshing to read that albinism, and disabilities in general are not treated like impurities that ruin a character but rather define aspects of them. This caught me off guard and I was pleased with that.
I figured Sunny to be a weak character due to her disability, however, this was completely the opposite. Albinism affected her in a positive way. Having to deal with the physical and social aspects of her disability, built much confidence in her character. Her integrity was unaffected and she was not afraid to defend herself.
She is also athletic, adventurous and a very confided youth who is quick to challenge those who question her looks etc. I would imagine most characters with albinism are meek and easily manipulated. She is not. This is where the "magical albino comes into play.
It was nice to read how the author created this society that showcases how a person's abilities are influenced by their physical features etc. More striking or harsh the disability, the more extreme or powerful the magic.
With the latter being said, I was drawn to think about XMEN, and also Harry Potter. More of Harry Potter in terms of the society that is training the leopards to take on something powerful.
I felt the same way about Sunny's disability when I first started reading and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was wrong. The novel really celebrates imperfections and highlights how different 'disabilities' thought to hinder one's life are actually strengths. Sunny's albinism is such an integral part of her identity, character, and magic. Though there is a lot more to her character than just albinism alone.
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