I've finished Bone and I'm not sure that I'm completely satisfied with how it ended. I'm happy Leila went into further detail on Leon's failed laundromat because I now understand Ona and Osvaldo's situation better. While I don't know if their breakup was Ona's complete and only reason for committing suicide, seeing the way Ona was torn between Leon and her relationship makes her suicide easier to process. I was thankful for Leila recap of her mother and father's quick relationship. Unfortunately, the way he abandoned his wife and child made the story that much more depressing.
I can't say I didn't like the book because the way it was written kept me wanting to know more and more about the characters... but it's conclusion left me feeling unfulfilled. I assumed something major would happen and everyone would be forced onto the right track, but that didn't happen. I assumed we'd learn more about Mah and Tommie, maybe even that Ona was HIS daughter, but Leila came to the random conclusion that Leon was the one Mah wanted. I found this somewhat hard to believe the way she chose him to be her husband, choosing him over others since he's be away at sea a lot.
The way the story was written made me believe every single one of its mysteries would be solved in the end, but I find myself feeling sad for the Leong family.
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I must agree that the ending is unsatisfying. I expect all of the family secrets to be revealed and some soup opera drama. The book is written very nicley because it kept me wanting to turn the page but I really wanted a little more
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