Based on the novel that you have read, do you like the story?

The novel that I have read is The Curse by Lee Su Ann. I find the story The Curse
very enjoyable. The plot is exciting and full of suspense. I also find the characters interesting as
they are portrayed with their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, there are good lessons we
can learn from the many things that happen in The Curse.
The plot of the story grabs my attention from the very beginning. It begins with Azreens
return home for the funeral of her sister, Madhuri. The cause of Madhuris death is a mystery.
This creates suspense and as the plot develops, we hear that it is murder. Azreens confusion
becomes the readers confusion. Lee Su Ann keeps the identity of the murderer a mystery
until the very end of the story. Fatihah, Asraf, Haji Ghani also seem suspicious and when we
find out it is Madhuris father who is the culprit, we are taken by surprise by the twist. The
exciting plot therefore keeps readers involved from start to finish.
The characters in The Curse are also interesting people. The writer has presented them so
vividly that we either like or dislike them. The likeable people are Azreen, Siti, Puan Kamisah,
Datin Sharifah and Datuk Zulkifli, the Old Lady and of course Mahduri. In sharp contrast
Fatihah, Normala and to an extent Bomoh Awang, are characters that we are wary of. The
writer uses apt metaphors like the leaky-mouthed neighbour and slimy cobra with a three-
forked tongue to describe the rumour-monger Normala. Such metaphors give us a vivid
image of the despicable Normala. The varied characters in the story add flavour and interest
to The Curse.
There are many lessons we can learn from The Curse. We can learn from Azreen, a young
girl who copes with serious problems in a mature way. Despite feeling that she always fails
to measure up to her elder sister Madhuris perfection, she finds her own way to cope and
largely remains true to herself. She shows patience and eventually forgiveness for father who
treated her unfairly. In the end, she only feels pity for him.
Based on the above reasons and evidence, I like reading The Cursebecause the plot is
captivating, the characters interesting and because of the good values it teaches.