This book contains two significant elements, the format of the book and the setting. The format of the book is similar to that of a movie script and a diary, as it alternates back and forth between the two. pg.161- pg.165 told the story in a script format, and pg. 89- pg.98 told the story in a diary format. This format significant as it told the story in more than one way. It made the story much more interesting to read as it was something new that I've never read before. Also, Steve Harmon, the main character is intending to make a movie out of his court case and life in prison. Thus, making the story a script puts the reader into his movie. The setting of the book is significant as well. The story is mainly in a courtroom setting as told in the text, "FADE IN: INTERIOR COURTHOUSE" (Myers, 12). This gives the movie script a more realistic environment to focus on. The setting is significant as it also makes the reader feel like he's in the courtroom as well, watching Steve Harmon's case. The format of the book, as well as the setting, are two very significant elements of my book.
Myers Walter Dean, and Christopher Myers. Monster. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1999. Print.
Did you like this format better? Did you find it confusing?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like quite an interesting book to read. Would you recommend it to others?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book to read.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the format does well at keeping the story interesting for you. Would you recommend this for others to read?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteThe format sounds like it would be confusing to read, but also interesting and different. Very well written post as well. :)
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