By Holly
The Wonder was written in 2016 by Emma Donoghue, who also
wrote Room (2010), a worthwhile read. (Room is narrated by a 5 year old boy and made believable by Donoghue. No easy thing.) I watched the
film The Wonder first, not knowing it was based on a book, because Florence
Pugh is in it, and I’m a Pughie. After watching it alone, 2 days later I made my
husband watch it with me. I loved the movie, and the book even more.
“The wonder” is Anna, an 11 year old girl surviving on 3
sips of water a day…for 4 months. Those in charge of her 1862 Irish county want
to document Anna in order to potentially declare her a miracle. They hire a
local nun and an English Nightingdale nurse to watch over Anna and her family to see if food is being sneaked.
There are no villains in The Wonder. Donoghue is respectful
of the lives and motives of all involved. The relationship formed between Anna
and nurse Mrs. Wright is foremost, and it's unique and beautiful. All characters are
interesting and worth getting to know. I recommend both the book and the film,
now on Netflix.
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