This is a classic travel story. A young person comes of age and goes off to discover roots. Vivid descriptions of the the journey are satisfying. While the reader with an expectation of a journey to continue is fine, in some cases, leaving off too soon gives an unsatisfying arc to the narrative. This would have benefited from a stronger conclusion. Great writing though.
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