Point of View

The novel is written in the first-person point of view from the perspective of the main character, Russel Middlebrook. The point of view of this novel is intimate, allowing a reader to connect closely with the main character, Russel Middlebrook. The book written in this manner allows the reader to get inside Russel's head, thoughts and inner struggles. The reader cares what happens to the narrator. The point of view also allows the author to inject his own opinions into the narration and to expand on the events taking place around the other characters and the occurrences taking place.

Setting

The novel is set primarily in a small town near Boise, Idaho during the 21st century. The main characters are involved in the daily life of living in a small town as gay and lesbian teenagers that have to hide their sexuality. Russel is constantly trying...