Review of Odour of Chrysanthemums

When I first read through this extract I did not enjoy or appreciate it at all. I could not see what was being portrayed in my head and it all seemed very dull and depressing. After re-reading and discussing the characters, environments and themes I began to comprehend and understand the story better. I particularly like the author's descriptions of the scenery. "...flames like red sores licking it's ashy sides..."