As i read further into the book Monster I see more of a writing style. The author switches back and forth between writing as a diary style and a play style. Although this might be a great style to write in it can be bad because it could give mixed messages which makes it harder for the reader to understand the book. The author also tries to make the book very visual for the reader and tries to create a specific image that the author wants the reader to see. For me it is difficult to understand how the characters in the book are feeling because the writing style jumps around so much. On the other hand i have taken time to try to understand the book and it is very interesting. It is about a sixteen year old boy who is on trial for murder and is going through the process harshly. He has to go through this whole experience at a young age and has to face the fact that now he is looked at as a "Monster". And after so long of waiting and processing he and his lawyer finally win the case and has a sigh of relief knowing that the rest of his life won't be put away for life.
Thursday , july 9th
miss o'brien saying that things looked bad for me was really discouraging.
Petrocelli
And was bobo the only one who actually threatened you?
Briggs
There she goes again!
As you can see the two different styles the author has in his book. He jumps back and forth between diary style writing and writing as though it was a play. This is a style is very different and unique, but i definitely would not agree with this style because it can be difficult to keep up with and to make sure that the reader understands the message or image that you or the author wants to get across which can create a major conflict when you have a great story. As a result, since the story is based of an experience it may have been easier for the author to write in this style maybe because this was the only style her felt he could express his story in.
I think the writing style is definitely different. It is something i have never read before and comes on very different. The fonts change very easily and I am not sure why yet. And it kind of creates a mood that is very different and it kind of roller coasters. Which might give mixed signals and emotions. In my opinion I do not like it only because it changes too much and it becomes difficult for the reader to understand the feeling of the author or the mood in which the author is trying to get across. Then the message that the author os trying to convey is not clear because the author does not have a consistent mood.
Although as you continue to read you can see that the format is somewhat of a play which then creates visual affect. Once you can get the visual format down it is much better to understand. Even though this may be a good method to create an image inside of the readers head, but that can also be confusing for most readers because it is not as easy as it seems to put together the image that the author wants you to see.
It looks like you got the draft organization parts under control and all. You don't seem to meet the expectation of word length, although this draft does look quite complete and well thought out to me. Your quotes are valid and supported, just be sure to cite your sources; other than that great work.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really interesting book. The writing style for books is always something to look out for.
ReplyDeleteAlso I find the dialogue really supportive to your view on the story because it is confusing and it certainly portrays a different writing style.
What I suggest is another quote that isn't as confusing but still portrays the unique style of writing. If there is such a quote, I think it'll help us understand how unique the writing really is; not only confusing.