Few love stories show the radiating implications of love as remarkably and specifically as this beautiful story of Aitmatov. The story moves slowly like many layers of clouds passing over during a brilliant sunset. But the story also impresses us with love's weight and burden. It is not light as a cloud, and its coloring is not all pastel. One may experience it and even think about it prematurely and naively, but eventually one will discover its poundage and range like an artist honing native talent through experience and education. You too will fall in love with Jamila!