Symphonies in White is a simple story of an orphan who has to come to terms with her marriage and life in a foreign land.
That’s what it appears to be, but Symphonies in White soon takes on a color of its own and in quick succession we encounter problems faced in developing countries that most of us cannot relate to. The stigma of being an orphan or getting a divorce, the shame of being unloved by one’s spouse, and the quiet resignation to fate that comes so easily to the central character is sometimes impossible to understand and always difficult to empathize with.
A simple but beautiful tale of a young girl who has to come into her own.
That’s what it appears to be, but Symphonies in White soon takes on a color of its own and in quick succession we encounter problems faced in developing countries that most of us cannot relate to. The stigma of being an orphan or getting a divorce, the shame of being unloved by one’s spouse, and the quiet resignation to fate that comes so easily to the central character is sometimes impossible to understand and always difficult to empathize with.
A simple but beautiful tale of a young girl who has to come into her own.
Valentine has had her life peppered with running into the first love of her life, Jack. While she can’t think of a reason why she should be with him, she has never found a compelling reason to leave him and the memories behind. As Valentine traces her life from the fateful summer of 1976 to 2007 she sees a relationship akin to ants and peonies: fated but difficult to label as good or bad. There is no denying however that they have a relationship. The question is: is it enough?