Chapter ten was a long and emotion filled chapter. One of the hardest parts for me was reading the boys’ stories of when the rebels attacked. Saidu’s story was the most emotional for me personally with the sisters. How he said everyday he carried the pain that his sisters and parents had to go through from the rebels.
When the boys got to the busy and crowded village, I became excited and hopeful that some of the boys would find their families. Although the boys were going through the war and being alone, it was nice that they were able to let loose and have fun for once in that village.
By far the saddest part of this chapter would be when Saidu passes away. The way Beah wrote how they thought he just passed out again, but how he wouldn’t wake up after shaking him or pouring water on him was difficult to take in. Death in general is a hard thing to endure. Even when you didn’t know this little boy that died, Beah’s talent of writing made you feel like you knew him. Chapter ten was one of the most difficult chapters to read so far. Hopefully the other boys don’t die this way or at all.
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