I randomly picked this novel in the classic novel area, and it turned out to be an interesting story. I personally think this is easier to than the last novel I chose. The story is about a boy, who is a shepherd, enjoys traveling to all different places and had learned a lot during the journey. Even though he didn't go to school for being a shepherd, he had learned three languages by traveling, and had the more knowledges than average people. He fell in love with a merchant's daughter when selling the wools, and that was the very first time he had that kind of feeling with someone.
So far, I think the storytelling is interesting and the atmosphere of the story is warm and joy, like the book's cover. In the story, when the boy tell his father that he doesn't want to become a priest, and that he wanted to be a shepherd and travel around the world. Out of my expectation, his father not only accepted his decision, but gave him a bag of money that he had prepared as his heritage to him, fulfilling his dream. I can be related to it, since my parents are both supportive to what I want to learn. Therefore, I had got the opportunities to learn most of the skills I wanted to learn. I am very grateful for my parents being so open minded and had done their best to give me the sources they have. However, I feel like I didn't seize the chance, and had wasted a lot of money from my parents and my own time. As I grow up, there are times I wish I can work harder on those the things I've learned, and maybe I would be a talent person. The one thing I really admire about the boy in the story is that he knows what he truly likes at such a young age. Most importantly he shows how eagerly he wants travel, and takes the chance to learn whenever he can. With such a determined and smart heart, I am looking forward for him to get together with the girl he loves. Even me myself want to be with him when reading this novel, hahaha.
It has been a tough week, and I wish I can have more time reading this novel. Wish you all good luck for whatever your are facing with. Good night, my lovely friends, sweet dreams.
Hi, Mia. I really like the part you said about your parents. Since my parents are open minded too, they allow me to learn whatever I like, such as dancing and drawing. I am glad your parents do so too! It could help children like us a lot to develop confidence and values. However, I don't think the money and time you have spent are all not wasted, for they possibly could help you one day. And at least they enriched you in some way. Take me for an example. I learned ballad and drawing when I was little and gave up both of them eventually. Although they're kinda like the waste you said, I still tried them. And even though I didn't master any of them, they became experiences lastly. Therefore, what we've been through in our lives so far all have their values. Just some of my personal opinion. Luv ur sharing <3
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