Once I understood who each character was, I could focus more on the story. One scene that reminded me of a similar situation in my own life was when Despereaux gets caught by a cook with a knife and seems to have no chance of escaping. This reminds me of the time I got stuck in an elevator between two floors. When I was stuck in the elevator, I felt tiny, helpless and trapped which is exactly how Despereaux feels too. I thought it was interesting that a mouse and I could share the same feelings. I really understood what Despereaux must have felt like and it made him a very real character.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action, adventure and even romance (don't freak out -- it's not too bad).
Max, Have you been drinking super-blog-writing juice? Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful post! I really like the text-to world connection that you made.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing post Max. I agree with Maggie.
ReplyDeleteMax,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you described how you felt like a bug in that elevator.
That sold it for me!
Abby