Monday, April 30, 2007
Deliver Us From Evie
It looks like some people forgot about the last blog because it has been a while since we posted....so I will start the blog. I am only half way through "Deliver Us From Evie," so I will comment on it thus far. I have enjoyed the book so far. What I really like about it are the different relationships that exist and the realism it portrays. I can see the reality in each character along with the opionions and relationships of each. I think it is neat to see such a strong character such as Evie. Just as the book says she has always known what she was. I like that she is proud of what she is and even though she has outside forces trying to mold her into the stereotypical woman, such as her mother, she never falters from what she feels. "She was trying hard to change evie that fall, trying everything, but it was like trying to change the direction of the wind." (Pg.4) Even when Evie is confronted by her father about being diferent her reply is "i don't give a ding-dong-damn what people say about me! Okay?" (pg.58) I like that different relationships that develop around and with Evie thorought the book, it gives an idea of what it must be like to grow up in such a small town where you are "different" from the rest.
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I really enjoyed this book as well. It's hard to really own yourself when you're young(er), especially so in a small-minded town. And I like that Parr supports his sister, even if he doesn't know how to fully show it. Her actions have an effect on how people act toward him as well, and he does a pretty good job of letting it wash off his shoulders, for the most part. My mom grew up in a small town similar to this one, in the south, and it reminds me of how she described life when she was growing up. And even how it is today to an extent. The author does a great job of bringing the town and characters to life.
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