Black Swan Green is basically a collection of events in the one-year life of 13-year-old Jason Taylor. This book is slightly unsatisfying in the sense that questions are raised in each chapter but are never answered because the focus on that particular new character has shifted to another one. Since it is written in the point of view of a teenage boy, the story incorporates a load of slang that is not especially necessary, and eventually becomes quite a tedious read. Additionally, the book introduces obstacles for Jason that are not really relatable, for instance his struggle with speech delivery, and also the fighting between his parents at home. However, because the story is a narration, we always know what Jason is thinking; and sometimes, after describing an event, he would come up with a question and leave it unanswered for his readers to ponder on.
Readability: 9
Entertainment: 6
Thought-Provoking: 7
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I chose this picture because it reminds me of the house by the woods where the sour aunt lived (although I imagined it to be bigger), and how it appears at the beginning of the story and the end. In a way, it represents Jason's development as a character, as he returns to this place and looks at it differently as compared as the first time he sees it. The difference is that he goes from fearing the old woman, to appreciating her help and wanting to go visit and thank her for a last time before he leaves the town.
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