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I wonder if such bonds as this in siblings aren't likely to be stronger because of differing races target than in spite of it.
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Sibling bond is something that is irreplaceable. Siblings are the only ones that travel with us from the initial stages of our life till our death. I like the way author showed the importance of this bond between jacko and sarah with the love and concern jacko has on sarah.
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Strong sibling bonds can really add a lot to a story. I'm glad Skills of the Warramunga featured the pair :D
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A loving bond between siblings is very valuable and important thing in life. Because siblings are who we have from our childhood till our death. And the author has displayed the bond between Jacko and Sarah beautifully.
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I think the closeness adds to the trust they have in each other when they are on missions.
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I really enjoyed their close bond. It was clear that Jacko loved his sister and that she returned it deeply. Sarah seemed like a minor character and I wish they would have included her more. However, you have to remember that this book is based in 1946 and things were a lot different than. So, for the time period, I have to say Jacko, Jamie, and the whole team did a lot to empower her.
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As an only child growing up, I always enjoyed reading about close sibling relationships. I was very envious.
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I agree, Jacko and Sarah's relationship was one of my favorite parts of the book. Actually, I spent a lot of my time when I should have been reading pondering what their childhood was like and how their parents met. :D
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The author used the bond to make the book more interesting. Jacko was an exceptional brother.
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Howlan wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 03:47 I really adored the relationship between Jacko and Sarah. Their bonding, Jacko's concern and pride over his sister Sarah, and also the way Sarah called Jacko "bikpela brother" was adorable. What are your thoughts on these two?
I also admired this closseness of a brother and a sister. It is such a beautiful thing even in real life.
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The relationship between Sarah and Jacko shows that the two are really close. For example how Jacko trusts Sarah's tracking and considers her opinion is really touching. Bringing Sarah to meet his closest friends and making sure that stays happy show that Jacko has a deep affection for his sister.
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I marveled at their love. The two worked as a team, uplifting one another where necessary. During Jacko's injury, Sarah chose to sleep under the stars just to be near him. Theirs is a great love that surpasses all understanding. I am used to sibling fights.
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Jacko and Sarah's closeness and bond is evident from the beginning. Both of them are very likable characters anyway, but together they make magic. I loved them!
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I loved the lovely interactions between these two siblings! Jacko was proud of her sister, and Sarah hero-worshipped his brother. This strong family bond thoroughly warmed my heart!
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Howlan wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 03:47 I really adored the relationship between Jacko and Sarah. Their bonding, Jacko's concern and pride over his sister Sarah, and also the way Sarah called Jacko "bikpela brother" was adorable. What are your thoughts on these two?
I loved getting to see these two work together and look it for each other as a family. It’s like they are sibling superheroes in a way.
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