1. Ordinary People
An amateur reader may complete the novel Ordinary People, by Julie Guest and come away with only feelings about suicide. A careful reader on the other hand, would be able to analyze certain key events, quotes and people to better understand the deeper, underlying meaning that the author is trying to convey. ... Conrad Jarett, the main character in this story goes through a rather hard event, his brothers shocking death and even his own near death. ... It single-handedly keeps people driving forward. ... Most people are scared to show themselves. ...
- Word Count: 851
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School