What is the author's style in Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Purnaiya Taylor?

The language of Nectar in a Sieve is both direct and eloquent. Told in the narrators voice it is apparent that she is educated, as the language she uses is beyond what might be expected of a simple farmers wife. The speech and thoughts she has both highlight her education and upbringing, and the sheltered life she has led.