Sunday, November 15, 2015

All the light we cannot see prompt 1

    The structure of this novel is strange because every two or three pages, it changes character perspective. In those two or three pages, the author includes an important event, exposition, or some sort of buildup. While strange, this method is effective at keeping the interest of readers over long periods of time. The author employs a "cliffhanger approach" not unlike television programs to retain the attention of viewers. In those three page chapters, there is always some interesting plot point that isn't immediately clear or isn't immediately resolved. That clarity or resolution could occur in the next few pages or in the next few sections. This constant feeling of the unknown keeps the reader interested and wanting to know more. This is very common in television programs because those who tune in want to know what happens and because they left you on a cliffhanger, you have to see the next part to find out. The author's use of this strategy will keep the reader interested and their interest will cause them to recommend the book to others because it was interesting. Recommendations lead to more people buying the book which leads to making loadsamoney. This may not have been his reason to make the book like this, but it's a perfect recipe for making more than the usual amount of money writers make.