The Miracle Worker – Book Review

Summary from the back of the book:

NO ONE COULD REACH HER

Twelve-year-old Helen Keller lived in a prison of silence and darkness. Born deaf, blind, and mute, with no way to express herself or comprehend those around her, she flew into primal rages against anyone who tried to help her, fighting tooth and nail with a strength born of furious, unknowing desperation.

Then Annie Sullivan came. Half-blind herself, but possessing an almost fanatical determination, she would begin a frightening and incredibly moving struggle to tame the wild girl no one could reach, and bring Helen into the world at last….

As part of my reading class at school I was assigned to read William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker. I finished it yesterday, and I must say, it was another great read. It was written as a screenplay, something I had never experienced reading before. The only thing that I didn’t like about The Miracle Worker was that since it was written as a screenplay, actions of the characters are described pretty dully. Sometimes it was a bit boring to read. The plot was very dramatic, and I enjoyed it. It was nice to see Anne Sullivan build her relationship with Helen. The ending was also very satisfying. Basically, this is a great classic.

I rate this book 5 stars.

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