The book “Tamama” by Georgios Andreadis is a moving masterpiece about the fate of the children of Pontus during the Genocide. Through the story of the eponymous heroine, the author illuminates the harsh reality of lost children whose lives were marked by loss, uprooting and the struggle for survival.
The book, perhaps unique in its kind, is a moving story, the story of Tamama, from her childhood in Pontus to her adult life in Greece, which is deeply moving and compelling. The reader experiences the pain, anguish and hope of the heroine, as well as the other characters she meets along the way.
The book is historically documented as Andreadis has done extensive research to accurately present historical events and the social context of the time. The book offers a valuable insight into the history of Pontus and the Genocide, through the personal perspective of the victims.
The use of the Pontic dialect provides a linguistic authenticity in certain parts of the book while adding a note of vividness to the narrative, transporting the reader into the atmosphere of the era.
It’s a lot of melodrama – because it simply tells a harsh reality; it has intense climaxes and unexpected twists. This might distract a careless reader from the essence of the story.
Surely the fact that a Pontian book has been translated even into Chinese should not leave any reader who wants to be among the Lovers of Pontian Literature indifferent!
Overall Evaluation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tamama’s moving story and careful historical documentation make this book a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of Pontus and the Genocide.
