By Claude Ponti
Translated from French by Alyson Waters and Margot Kerlidou
Published by Elsewhere Editions
Mom's Review
On the River, Oolongs and Kukichas live harmoniously with nature and peacefully within their communities. Ponti has again contrived the most gorgeous fantastical creatures and landscapes - you'll wish you could visit the River, so magical is it! Ponti's depiction of life - whether as a girl or boy or unsure - is idyllic. External traits matter not in these societies - it is the character that matters. When a greedy monster arrives and attacks, two ordinary children save the day through their hard work and cooperation. A powerful message of cooperation and selflessness is conveyed through their example. More outwardly moralistic than his other works we've reviewed, The River does not feel preachy. Rather, it feels reassuring in its emphasis on community connection, solidarity with the vulnerable, and courage in the face of adversity.
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