comment on style/language

The novel is aimed at young readers, and the language is appropriate for that audience. The novel does not contain any curse words or sexual situations. There is a general discussion of the fact Nok's father had an affair and that Nok was born of that affair, even though Mr. Sivapan was married and the father of another child at the time. This is discussed only in general terms. The action is socially condemned. Nok's family is continually facing gossip over it, which has an effect on Nok's life.