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Re: Up for Discussion: How I Became a Ghost
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From: Merri Lindgren <mlindgren_at_education.wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:44:29 -0600
Like KT, I was struck by the way that spiritual or supernatural elements of this story were presented with an accepting and matter-of-fact tone.Ghosts of friends and family being able to communicate to the living, or a boy transforming into a panther, were important but not surprising to the rest of the characters.That tone fascinated me and kept me glued to the page just as much as wanting to see how Isaac's story would play out.It didn't decrease the dramatic tension at all, but it did provide a sense of comfort and continuity during a time of such upheaval and horror.
Merri
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:44:29 -0600
Like KT, I was struck by the way that spiritual or supernatural elements of this story were presented with an accepting and matter-of-fact tone.Ghosts of friends and family being able to communicate to the living, or a boy transforming into a panther, were important but not surprising to the rest of the characters.That tone fascinated me and kept me glued to the page just as much as wanting to see how Isaac's story would play out.It didn't decrease the dramatic tension at all, but it did provide a sense of comfort and continuity during a time of such upheaval and horror.
Merri
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