And the time flow in this book is exquisite: as in life, Gilman's transforms Joseph from page in subtle but certain stages, bringing him from early childhood into his cheder years.

为约，即使旧了、破了，约也舍不得丢，他相信一定有办法把旧东西变成新东西。这条在巧手下，渐渐变成了外套、背心、领带、手帕和钮扣。