I’ve almost reached the halfway point in my novel. The book is broken up into three sections. So far, I am enjoying it. Ninno Ricci’s style of writing is so appealing. The way the plot is developed is very interesting. The author gives me constant insight into the main characters (Alex) life, and this allows me as the reader to become more involved in the character and truly understand him. Within most chapters Ricci will go back in time into Alex’s life in order to explain the present events, and foreshadow future events. Although this style may at times be confusing it is ultimately rewarding for the reader to gain so much insight into the character the author has created.
Another thing Ricci has done is create many different story lines that revolve around Alex and his ideals. When the book started this confused me, as I would get involved in one story line, just to be pushed on to the next. After being introduced to a few stories, Ricci starts merging all of them around a central idea (the theme) of the book and the evolution of the character.
At first, I thought I would begrudgingly finish this book to complete a project, but at this point in the novel I am truly involved and eager to finish. Nino Ricci’s writing style is amazing, and I love it.
Good to hear you are liking the book. That's probably the first and hardest part in this entire project. Whats going on in the book? I know that were not suppose to toil over the plot in our responses, but it would be nice have a little insight. Other than that, nice first post.
ReplyDeleteI want to hear more about the differing plot lines, how they intersect; also, the nature of the characters--how do [did] they grow on you?
ReplyDeleteAnd what do you see as the emerging theme[s]? Draw on the idea of the spectrum and patterns of fiction to help you understand these characters' struggles.