A letter to the author (Ishmael Beah)
Dear Ishmael Beah,
I must say that you are as blunt as the Brute Hammer with full energy and overshields from Halo 3! It isn't a bad thing; in fact, I enjoy reading your book as a good change of pace. Everything I read for school these days in 10th grade, is very complex and contains lots of hidden and deep morals. I often ask myself "what's the point? Who cares about complex emotions?" Reading your book makes me happy because everything is very straight forward. You don't hide your feelings or emotions and your not afraid to tell people the violent events that occurred in your life. Because your writing style isn't sophisticated, I can better understand the events. The simplistic language even makes for a better overall book and a more memorable one too.
Mark McCool
My 4th Quarter Outside Reading Book
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1 comment:
Mark-
First: lol, it's the gravity hammer, not the brute hammer. Secondly: I agree with you on a lot of your points. Too many books these days use imagery and symbolism that is much too complex and completely dilutes the point. Why put such symbols in your book if it so many people miss it and it just ends up confusing the reader? However, I don't agree that all symbolism is bad. A lot of the time, especially in movies, they help create a much deep and thicker plot, as opposed to just spelling things out bluntly. Anyway, good to see that you are liking your book.
-Tom
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