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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Becoming Malka by Mirta Ines Trupp is the engaging story of Molly Abramovitz, a 24-year-old, and her journey to her family's home and heritage. Molly is planning to take a side trip to Ukraine during her week-long trip to Moscow for a seminar. Her father always told her stories about her great-grandparents and she enjoyed studying their family history. The stories always fascinated Molly and, once there, she goes to her ancestral home ... only to discover a mythical tarot card. This book is a fine blend of history, heritage, mystery, and discovery, and gives a peek into Russian history and Jewish culture that existed in the 1900s. Molly discovers how to become 'Malka,' the Hebrew word for queen, and her transition from that of a planner to a discoverer of her family, herself, and family heritage makes the story fascinating.
The author has researched well before writing this book and the story connects with readers on many levels. The scenes are vivid and described in detail, enabling readers to form pictures in their minds. The author also gives readers an idea of Jewish life in Odessa, their dress, traditions, and culture. The characters are sketched well, making them real and memorable. The writing style is fluid and simple, and the story flows without sounding forced. The story is intelligent, original, and honest, and it's not only informative but also a great learning experience to see Molly searching for her family heritage.
