The story is told from a first person point of view, that of April Corrigan. This allows readers to see the unfolding events from a young and naive protagonist's point of view. The style lets readers sympathize and understand the thoughts, feelings, and conflicts going on in her mind. Her voice is honest and open in a way that readers understand all her strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as dreams and despair. The story is told in a past tense as if April is relating the story to a friend in her final destination. Her narrative account emphasizes her personal transformation from an innocent girl to one with much more emotional depth as she experiences loss and tragedy. It is a slow evolution that is similar to experiencing stages of grief after the.....
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