Ch 6&7, a Long Way Gone

These two chapters were packed with emotion. The distrust that filled the atmosphere was incredible to read. It made me wonder how these people would've reacted to each other in times other than war, and if these people could imagine the difference in themselves. I think that the part about the imam being burned was definitely one of the most disgusting sections yet. It's incredible the amount of suffering that man put himself through to save so many people! It's also incredible how far the rebels went with torturing the imam. I really didn't like chapter seven because of how alone Ishmael is through most of it. I could never deal with being completely isolated for so many days at a time, especially after losing all of my family and friends, one of which was by choice. The people that he did come across were so skeptical of him as well! I felt so bad for Ishmael when he jumped into the river and everyone stopped swimming. I continue to wonder how he is going to get caught and enlisted into the army, and I'm excited to read on.