The Divine Wind – A love story?

The Divine Wind is a love story, there isn’t any doubt about that but is it just a love story? I don’t think so. I think there is more to the novel than just love. There are other important themes and messages in the text aside from love. The story is about the effect war has on society, racial prejudice, and betrayal just as much as it is fixated on love. Friendships also play just as much relevance in the story as love.
The novel teaches you that war is a bad thing. Not only can war destroy your towns and cities, it can also break the closest of bonds and friendships between people. The story depicts the harsh reality of war but not only from the view of the frontline, but it also shows how war can be just as scary back home worrying about loved ones.
The novel revolves a lot around the racial p...