And of Clay We Are Created By: Isabelle Allende

And of Clay We Are Created by Isabelle Allende is a story of desperation and survival and love. Two strangers develop a deep bond during a moment of crisis. I was caught up in the creation of their friendship and felt the pain of both Azucena and Rolf. I could really feel Rolf's frustration in trying to rescue Azucena and at the same time face his tormented past. The story is told from the perspective of his girlfriend or wife and I felt sad for her that he was forming such a strong attachment to a stranger. She lost him and after his interaction with Azucena he changed. One line that stuck in my head is when the narrator said, "I wait for you to complete the voyage into yourself, for the old wounds to heal." This creates an image of how he has traveled away from her and she desperately needs him to return from his journey. It is so sad! This is very well written with descriptive metaphors that have a powerful impact on me as a reader.