New review

I’ve just spent some time on your author page and looking through Lu Bummularu, and I want to say you’ve done a wonderful job. The concept immediately stood out to me. I especially loved the idea of framing each chapter with a poem, it’s a beautiful structural choice, and it gives the book a rhythm that feels both reflective and inviting. The blend of short story, poetry, and historical narrative is quite distinctive, and the illustrations add another layer that makes the reading experience feel very tactile and alive. The setting, too, is fascinating. Following Obelius from Megara Nisea to Selinunte, and anchoring the story around something as humble yet symbolic as the bummulu, feels like a very human way of entering ancient history. I really admired how the book brings the founding of Selinunte to life, not just as history, but as a lived dream, shaped by hope, labour, and community. It’s easy to imagine this being especially rewarding for readers who enjoy history but don’t want something overly dense or academic. I also thought it was interesting how accessible the language is. The way you’ve balanced historical detail with clarity makes the book feel welcoming, particularly for readers who are learning English or don’t have long stretches of time to read. That chapter-by-chapter structure really suits that kind of audience. Asling Rawle