Broken for You

What is the author's style in Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos?

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The majority of the narrative is told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator. The only exceptions to this assertion can be found in Chapters 18 and 22, which are partially narrated by Michael O'Casey/M.J. Striker. Also, there is a brief section in Chapter 28 in which the omniscient narrator addresses the reader directly: "She [Wanda] wouldn't want us to be intimidated [...]" (293). By employing the use of more than one narrative perspective, the narrative takes on a fragmented quality which some readers may find disconcerting. However, it can be said that this technique functions to literally "break" the narrative in the same way that Margaret's valuable figurines are broken.

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