This story was unique in the sense that it was a written work by the producer, rather than a real life memory. It didn't seem unreal, though. Not at all. The piece was very descriptive, and, I think, accurately depicted what life in a foreign country is like.
She begins by describing a boy, about sixteen years old, getting up in the early morning to work in a field to support his family and feed his siblings. He works hard for the entire day, and then studies by night in hope of going someday to a better place.
I felt the story was very well told; it's sad to think that around the world, situations similar to this one exist. Most people take for granted the homes they have, and the food they eat. This piece offers a glimpse into another world; I think people need that. There should be more stories on the radio like this one.
Review of The Boy
Zoe Bossiere
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 09:24 AM
This story was unique in the sense that it was a written work by the producer, rather than a real life memory. It didn't seem unreal, though. Not at all. The piece was very descriptive, and, I think, accurately depicted what life in a foreign country is like.
She begins by describing a boy, about sixteen years old, getting up in the early morning to work in a field to support his family and feed his siblings. He works hard for the entire day, and then studies by night in hope of going someday to a better place.
I felt the story was very well told; it's sad to think that around the world, situations similar to this one exist. Most people take for granted the homes they have, and the food they eat. This piece offers a glimpse into another world; I think people need that. There should be more stories on the radio like this one.