Everyone has their own corner of the universe, the one place where they feel most
comfortable. That’s what this book teaches you. I believe that is true. I recommend this
book, A Corner of the Universe, written by Ann M. Martin. The plot is realistic, the
characters are realistic and the author’s writing style makes the story convincing and
makes it come alive.
One reason I liked this book, A Corner of the Universe because the plot is very
real. If this book wasn’t so realistic, it wouldn’t make sense and I wouldn’t like it. For
example, a character in the book, Uncle Adam (uncle of 11 year old Hattie) has problems
because of his mental disability and I would be able to tell if everything was just made up
without any research being done. Quote: “We are getting closer to the top of the Ferris
wheel for the third time, when I hear a screech of metal and we grind to a halt, our seats
rocking. ‘What’s wrong?’ I ask Leila. ‘It must be stuck. That happens sometimes. My dad
always fixes it.’ I glance at Adam. ‘We’re lucky!’ Leila goes on. ‘We’re stuck at the very
top. It’s the best place to be stuck. You can look at the view all you want.’ ‘I think I see
Grant Av-‘ ‘Oh, ho, ho, ho!’ ‘Adam?’ I say because this is not a happy shout.” – Page
130
The characters in this book are believable. The characters act the way they should.
They are understandable and realistic. They don’t do things completely out of character.
Hattie is spontaneous; she does things on the moment. She would not hesitate. Quote: “I
do not know whether Nana told the that I want to say something about Adam. I am
prepared to up on the pew and just start talking, if necessary.” – Page 176
The author’s writing style is unique. Ann M. Martin (the author) tells the story
through the perspective of a young girl. The way she tells it is very different from other
authors. A thought wouldn’t sound like this: “I feel like I don’t belong here.” It would
sound like this: “’People walk down our street and drive down it and ride their bicycles
down it and all of them, even the ones I know, could be from another planet. And I’m just
a visiting alien.’” – Page 55
Your corner of the universe is your place where you are safe. It’s not a physical
place, it’s state of mind and everyone has one, whether they know it or not. This is a
really good book and you should find it and read it. Then, maybe you can discover your
corner of the universe and lift the corners.
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