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Re: Storytelling time with William
I felt the same and it does make me want to read the first book. I was not pleased with the gaps but I understand how it would be repetition for those who have read the first book. I know that somehow, the questions afterwards gave me an inkling as to what was missed. Thus, perhaps, it should not totally be called a standalone book. Maybe time passed, should have been used to imply that William's stories would have been too long to insert in the book.sweetnsassymom wrote: ↑04 Apr 2019, 19:38 I had no idea that his story was an allusion to a previous book...that is good to know now.
After reading the book, I disliked that I was left with the feeling of wanting more of the stories that were told while they were struggling to survive, especially since these ancestral stories are so significant to the native American culture. I love a story within a story. The chapters ended with the character beginning to tell a story, so I was expecting to hear the story being told in the following chapters, but I felt disappointed and never actually got to listen to the story being told. Only hearing the conversation after the story has already been told when the spectators are asking the storyteller clarifying questions felt like I was being gypped out of hearing a great story. Because this missing story within the story is integral to the plot and theme, it was like missing a piece to the puzzle, leaving a whole in the picture for me.
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the character William telling stories to the stranded crew of the Seattle Express. My first impression was
for the stories to motivate and encourage the crew during their time of crisis. My second impression
was that the stories that William told did sound familiar, although the whole novel of Adrift inspires
the reader to read the previous novel.
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Hi Kajori,Kajori50 wrote: ↑02 Apr 2019, 03:20 I have read both the books. I believe William's story telling was a both a ploy to attract the readers to read the previous book and also a means to the the two books together. It provides some background for those who did not read Strong Heart. Also, it did not disrupt the flow of the story.
I feel that is what most authors intend if they try to tie in other books they have written. I haven't read Strong Heart, but I may end up reading it. If it is of the same caliber as Adrift I think it would be worthwhile! I agree that the reminiscing didn't really detract from the overall story. It was nice to get some background information.
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