Point of View

The novel is written in third-person from several different perspectives. Amadeo and Angel are the most common perspectives, but the reader also sees scenes from the perspectives of Yolanda and Brianna. Each character has specific problems, biases, and attitudes that affect how they present information. Angel is young and naive in some ways, but she is often able to evaluate her feelings, meaning the reader understands her motivations and actions. For example, Angel often pushes people away, but she comes to realize she does this to test the limits of relationships. If someone really loves her, they will not allow themselves to be pushed away. Amadeo is also sometimes confused by how he feels, but he often does not understand his motivation. For example, he plays the role of Jesus in the procession depicting Jesus's walk to the crucifixion. Amadeo requests that real nails be...