“They came in battle array as conquerors, And the dust rose in whirlwinds on the roads. Their spears glitted in the sun and their pennants fluttered like bats. They made a loud clamor as they marched with their coats of … Continue reading
Category Archives: First Reader
Although I have only began to read Viramontes’ novel Their Dogs Came with Them, I can already discern a pattern of exclusion, isolation and hesitant solidarity amid these characters. The sheer structure of the book, which hints at possible connections … Continue reading
After reading the first sections of the book, it becomes clear that there is a constant struggle for identity that is prevalent among all the characters thus far. I thought this was an interesting topic, as nearly every book … Continue reading
The idea of change is repeated with much regularity towards the end of the book, What You See in the Dark. The author, Manuel Munoz, outlined the numerous changes that various characters of the book were experiencing through the years … Continue reading
After only reading the first 100 pages, I have to say that I am really enjoying this book, mainly because it is structured in a way that each character’s story is told as it being the main story, but … Continue reading
Several characters construct narratives about other people in this novel. In some way, it echoes the movie making process. When an actor is playing a role, they often construct a narrative to give life to the character: what motivates them, … Continue reading
There are a lot of interesting similarities between the novel “What You See in the Dark” and the film Psycho. In this blog post i will compare some of the characters from the novel with some of the characters form … Continue reading
What you See in the dark is a non-linear novel, with chapters harkening back to scenes mentioned only briefly or in another point of view. This interesting structure lends itself to the “murder-mystery” genre by imitating the finding of clues … Continue reading
Ever since the agricultural revolution, society has adapted set “gender roles” by which everyone is supposed to abide. Simply put, men are supposed to be dominant, strong, decisive, and assertive. They must be able to provide for the family financially … Continue reading
http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Potrero-Hill-Echoes-Vietnam-in-Murder-Mystery-3240048.php The importance of hills is quite apparent in Gods Go Begging. One of the hills with great recognition is the Potrero Hill in San Francisco. Known for its poor neighborhoods contributing to large gang activity and overall violence, Potrero … Continue reading