I am currently half-way through the novel, and I have found it very interesting so far. The way family is portrayed in this book is incredibly unique, not common at all.

One part that I found interesting is the way that they established a family in their home. Louann, Taylor, Turtle and Dwayne Ray quickly became a family. Louann took on the typical housewife role, while Taylor brought in the money, even though it was just for her and Turtle. Louann cooked, and took care of the children while Taylor was away. The thing that I found most intersting about this was the fact that Taylor didn't like this arrangement right off the bat. She didn't like the fact that Louann was taking care of everything, I think she felt as though she wasn't contributing at all. However, Louann wanted to be like this, to take care, and it shows in her motherly, nurturing character.

I think Louann has a very intersting character profile, how she is always depicted as the type who is watching out, being over protective of children. She always is thinking about what could happen, like with the chopsticks, etc. She also tells Taylor what to do with Turtle, how to care for and how to help her.

Taylor is an opposite to her in many ways. She learns the ways of caring for Turtle through Louann. Louann's nurturing character rubs off on Taylor, as she shows her that she must read to, entertain, care for and love Turtle.

Although I am not done with this novel, I find it very interesting, in how the family is portrayed. Louann, Taylor, Turtle and Dwayne have the basic fundamentals that our families have today. I am looking forward to finding out what happens next.