Friday, November 12, 2010
Three books down!
I just finished reading my third book, entitled The Trouble With Jeremy Chance. It's historical fiction, and I actually really enjoyed it (historical fiction isn't normally my cup of tea). The main character, Jeremy is twelve years old, and won my heart within the first chapter. The story follows his journey from Derry, New Hampshire to Boston, Massachusetts, where he is going to meet his brother who is coming back from World War I. It's a classic coming-of-age story, and a very quick read. I definitely recommend this book! The language is interesting to read, as the characters use interesting phrases, often utilizing metaphors and similes. Jeremy is effective in explaining what life is like for him to the reader, while staying in context. It's a very easy and very enjoyable read!
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Really Anna, you don't like historical fiction? I don't know why that surprises me, but it does. What are the plot devices that make this the "classic" coming of age tale that it is? And, if it's a classic version, what about this distinguishes it from all the others? Is it the voice of the narrator or the character? Oh, which is it, by the way? Does Jeremy narrate his own story? Fill me in if you get the chance.
ReplyDeleteJeremy does narrate his own story. His voice is what makes him endearing. He includes a small story about 'jumping into the snow,' something that his brother did, his father did, his father's father did, etc. Each male member in his family, when the snow was thick, jumped from a second story window of his house (the family house has been theirs for generations). It's basically a rite of passage. Jeremy also talks about his behavior and how his father views it: whether it indicates that he should still be treated as a child, or if it signifies his maturation. A very basic outline of the plot is that Jeremy is beginning to think on his own: challenging his father's ways and attempting to determine what is right and wrong, rather than assuming his father his always right.
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