Although the majority of the book portrays the depressing day to day mission of the man and the boy, each time the two overcome imminent death, they are encouraged to persevere. ... Despite his authoritative position, John spends his final days on realizing his dreams to board the Scorpion, modify his Ferrari and "[race] in the Grand Prix" (251). ...

• Word Count: 1772
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate