Reading at such a fast pace, didn’t give me enough time to truly understand all the elements and allusions in the book. I’m glad we will be discussing this book in class, so I can better understand the text of the book.
The book was marvelous, representing unity, faith, belief, education, and the development of relationships. Can you think of other issues or topics addressed in this book?
Examples:
· Skellig and Michael – Ireland
· Skellig – Angel (Earth and Heaven)
· Leakey and Coote – types of birds
· William Blake
· Mina’s education
· Michael’s guy friends vs. Mina’s friendship
· Michael’s relationship with his parents and how strained it is
I was trying to figure out what audience this book would fit best with and one of the groups that came to mind is BOYS. This book does a really good job of making Michael feel safe about his emotions in times of such uncertainty and emotional turmoil. For many males in our society discussing emotions is a challenge and this book may be of some help if read with an open and willing mind. Michael deals with fear, worry, frustration, hope, jealousy, popularity, loneliness, doubt, love, sadness, and confusion. Do you agree or disagree?
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