Jack M. Walter

A Novel That Reads Like a Play, Jun 25 2004

I have read some of the other critiques of this novel, and it seems like people do not take into account the fact that this story takes place during WWII in a very small town and involves people of scant financial means and only basic education. With that in mind, it is not unlikely that a character like Frankie would develop and suffer the anguish of growing up. This complex novel would be better left to adults and not forced upon children in high school, for I can see how they would be frustrated in trying to read it. Anyway, this novel was apparently made into a play, and the book reads like one, with the three central characters taking center stage. McCullers' genius shines through… Read more