Point of View

This novel is written in first person singular from the perspective of 17-year-old Ben, a non-binary teenager. Throughout the novel, through dialogue and narration, Ben illustrates their thoughts and opinions about their situation as a nonbinary individual. The narration embodies illustrations and expressions of Ben’s thoughts and opinions and will often act as a means of Ben’s inner dialogue. For example, during a conversation with their Mom, Ben says ““No, just a lot going on.” Again, not a total lie. Is it really even a lie if I’m just withholding certain information?” (1). This narrative tool is used throughout the novel as a way of allowing the reader access into Ben’s personal thoughts, ideas, and emotions, but it also allows us to see the ways in which Ben is growing and changing.

This point of view method also allows the reader to...