Chapters 1 and 2

Although I purchased this book back at Pre-College, this is the first time I have actually sat down to read it. As I began Chapter 1 I immediately felt confused as to who the Sciolist was and what connection he had to Toloki. I found it kind of strange the way he wrote about his time in Athens during Halloween and how he ended up at Obed's house with his family. However, something I found rather interesting was the way Obed's mom, Ruth, talked about the quilts and the link they have with memories. In Chapter 2, I found it extremely interesting and rather sad the way slave women never saw their own children. I also found it strange and rather disturbing the way the slaves were used for sexual desires and other demands. I felt bad for the Abyssinian Queen and the stories they told of her life. Overall this book seemed a bit confusing and strange to me just because of the ways it jumped around and barely touches what the whole deal is with the Sciolist which makes me want to continue in hopes I will learn more.