Beautiful and surprising. I will be reading more from Rolli.

This is a very unusual piece of fiction both in the characters and in the writing style. The character of the old man is confusing and it never really makes sense to me why he abducted this disabled girl. It's obvious he is in pain and seems to feel a kinship with the girl. The practical side of me couldn't help but wonder why nobody noticed the old man pushing a girl in a wheelchair if indeed she was reported abducted.

The thoughts of the girl are eloquent and witty but oh-so-sad. My heart ached for this girl who longed for human touch and caring. The observations she made about people's reactions to a disabled person seem to be spot on. I would be curious to hear what a disabled, wheelchair-bound person thinks of this story. Is it just what the able-bodied think a disabled person would feel or is it accurate.

There isn't really a plot to the story as much as this is a character study of the girl and the people who surround her. For such a short piece of work, it packs quite a punch!