Responce to KJ: Why do you think we would learn more about chris when the idea is to find where Win went? As I agree that the distance creates drama, but dont you also agree that win wanted to create drama? Chris was already fed up with that Win tried to control everything. Like, for example, when they where in the barn; All chris wanted to do was beat win at something. When I look back on it, Chris wwanted Win to stop, but all Win id was create more drama. LP
Shift doesn't really contain very strong or specific jargon. The only occurrence I can really think of is when Win and Chris are talking about their bikes. Other than that the majority of the dialogue is just your average teenage boy talk: dude, man, duh, etc.
Shift is about two boys who travel across the country, so there isn't really a specific region involved. I think the setting that impacted the story the most is Chris's college. He has all the stress and worry of his freshman year of college and on top of it he is a suspect in the disappearance of his best friend. Also he is away from his parents which can be scary. I believe that this is represented well because in the narrating and dialogue you can feel the tension.
In the novle Shift I dont see any jargon or slang. The novle is mainly set at Chris college or when Chris and Win went on there bike ride. I think the story is represented good in the story because it kinda feels like you are there with Chris at his college or on the bike ride with Chris and Win. You can see yourself getting interviey by the FBI guy. You can see yourself going one the bike ride with Chris and Win and see you getting in a fight with your best friend because you where together for to long. L.F.
There really isnt much jargon or slang within the story besides the small things Chris and Win say to one another. And the setting plays a big part through out the whole story its based on there bike ride to Seattle, where they met people from all over the nation and they met some interesting people that they got to know very well, and thats where they end up in the end of the story well atleast Win does.
There isnt much jargon used in this book. There are a few examples of jargon. One is when Chris and Win talk about bike parts. The use technical terms; bike tubes, tire patches etc. Other than that there is the typical teenage jargon; dude, whatever, huh, ya, etc.
The way that it flows throughout the book a bit confusing because if you dont know anything about these terms or bikes, you will be lost and confused. It helps though, because those little things are what creates drama. THe way some of the jargon is said can be taken as offensive or rude.
I was very surprised by the ending and very satisfied. For me, the book was ok, the imagery was very nice, it kind of had to be because of the setting. However, the story didn't really pick up until the very end, but the ending was superb! It was written very beautifully, and I felt like I could really relate to it. It was brought a wonderful conclusion, very tranquil, to a story that didn't see, to be as good.
I think this book was chosen for the Gateway Book Award because of how the reader can relate to it. I think at some point or another we all feel under appreciated or afraid of what we might become. And I know all teenagers can relate to the "annoyance" of their parents, maybe not to Win's extent, but we all know how if feels to want to get away. Also I think everyone can relate to the adventure/journey aspect of the novel. I myself imagining a bike trip across the country, I sort of want to do it now. I believe it was also nominated because of its beautiful imagery and writing.
Well I was satisfied with the ending, because the author gets you thinking that Win isin trouble because he just disapears in thin air and tells no one, but in good time you will find out why win disapeared. He had a very good reason. I believe this book was chosen for the Gateway book awards because it is a good attention getter at first its boring but then you realize something bigger and better is in the making, thats why i think it was nominated, it starts slow but quickly catches the reader back into the story.
I think that the book took a long time to get started. Like the starting was slow, but it did pick up in the middle. It just talked about how Chris and Win where going on the bike ride and how they had to get ready. But when you found out more things about Win that Chris didnt even know it got alot better. I think if you have time you should pick up the book and read it because it will shock you in the end. It is not something that you would think will happen. L.F.
Shortly after graduating from high school, Chris and his best friend Win set out on their bicycles, determined to travel across the country before college. Like all good road trips, this trek is bumpy, memorable. Towards the end of their journey, Win unexpectedly takes off by himself. Feeling abandoned and upset, Chris finishes the trip alone. When Chris comes home without Win, he has to answer to his parents, Win's parents, and the police. Where did his best friend go? Why? As close as he thought they were after ten years of friendship, Chris found himself surprised by some of the things his best friend did during their trip. He learns even more as he unravels the mystery of Win's disappearance. In the summertime sequences, their dialogue is always comfortable, sometimes teasing, sometimes competitive. They are friends who almost act like brothers, but they aren't one in the same. Chris comes from a working class family while Win, whose parents are well-off, obviously has difficulty getting along with his father. Growing up, the boys didn't really think about going their separate ways, but now that they have, Chris must figure out what his friend wanted and what he must do.
Readers will easily navigate through this story. Like a good film noir, Shift unfolds using both the past and the present: the chapters alternate between the here-and-now, with Chris starting his freshman year of college, and the summer, as Chris and Win make their way across the country. Their friendship and the investigation are accompanied by bicycles, patches, jackets, one glove, small towns, campgrounds, diners, and postcards. Though the element of mystery is always there.
Responce to KJ:
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think we would learn more about chris when the idea is to find where Win went? As I agree that the distance creates drama, but dont you also agree that win wanted to create drama? Chris was already fed up with that Win tried to control everything. Like, for example, when they where in the barn; All chris wanted to do was beat win at something. When I look back on it, Chris wwanted Win to stop, but all Win id was create more drama.
LP
Shift doesn't really contain very strong or specific jargon. The only occurrence I can really think of is when Win and Chris are talking about their bikes. Other than that the majority of the dialogue is just your average teenage boy talk: dude, man, duh, etc.
ReplyDeleteShift is about two boys who travel across the country, so there isn't really a specific region involved. I think the setting that impacted the story the most is Chris's college. He has all the stress and worry of his freshman year of college and on top of it he is a suspect in the disappearance of his best friend. Also he is away from his parents which can be scary. I believe that this is represented well because in the narrating and dialogue you can feel the tension.
K.J.
In the novle Shift I dont see any jargon or slang. The novle is mainly set at Chris college or when Chris and Win went on there bike ride. I think the story is represented good in the story because it kinda feels like you are there with Chris at his college or on the bike ride with Chris and Win. You can see yourself getting interviey by the FBI guy. You can see yourself going one the bike ride with Chris and Win and see you getting in a fight with your best friend because you where together for to long.
ReplyDeleteL.F.
There really isnt much jargon or slang within the story besides the small things Chris and Win say to one another. And the setting plays a big part through out the whole story its based on there bike ride to Seattle, where they met people from all over the nation and they met some interesting people that they got to know very well, and thats where they end up in the end of the story well atleast Win does.
ReplyDeleteN.S.
There isnt much jargon used in this book. There are a few examples of jargon. One is when Chris and Win talk about bike parts. The use technical terms; bike tubes, tire patches etc. Other than that there is the typical teenage jargon; dude, whatever, huh, ya, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe way that it flows throughout the book a bit confusing because if you dont know anything about these terms or bikes, you will be lost and confused. It helps though, because those little things are what creates drama. THe way some of the jargon is said can be taken as offensive or rude.
LP
I was very surprised by the ending and very satisfied. For me, the book was ok, the imagery was very nice, it kind of had to be because of the setting. However, the story didn't really pick up until the very end, but the ending was superb! It was written very beautifully, and I felt like I could really relate to it. It was brought a wonderful conclusion, very tranquil, to a story that didn't see, to be as good.
ReplyDeleteI think this book was chosen for the Gateway Book Award because of how the reader can relate to it. I think at some point or another we all feel under appreciated or afraid of what we might become. And I know all teenagers can relate to the "annoyance" of their parents, maybe not to Win's extent, but we all know how if feels to want to get away. Also I think everyone can relate to the adventure/journey aspect of the novel. I myself imagining a bike trip across the country, I sort of want to do it now. I believe it was also nominated because of its beautiful imagery and writing.
K.J.
Well I was satisfied with the ending, because the author gets you thinking that Win isin trouble because he just disapears in thin air and tells no one, but in good time you will find out why win disapeared. He had a very good reason.
ReplyDeleteI believe this book was chosen for the Gateway book awards because it is a good attention getter at first its boring but then you realize something bigger and better is in the making, thats why i think it was nominated, it starts slow but quickly catches the reader back into the story.
N.S.
I think that the book took a long time to get started. Like the starting was slow, but it did pick up in the middle. It just talked about how Chris and Win where going on the bike ride and how they had to get ready. But when you found out more things about Win that Chris didnt even know it got alot better. I think if you have time you should pick up the book and read it because it will shock you in the end. It is not something that you would think will happen.
ReplyDeleteL.F.
Shortly after graduating from high school, Chris and his best friend Win set out on their bicycles, determined to travel across the country before college. Like all good road trips, this trek is bumpy, memorable. Towards the end of their journey, Win unexpectedly takes off by himself. Feeling abandoned and upset, Chris finishes the trip alone. When Chris comes home without Win, he has to answer to his parents, Win's parents, and the police. Where did his best friend go? Why?
ReplyDeleteAs close as he thought they were after ten years of friendship, Chris found himself surprised by some of the things his best friend did during their trip. He learns even more as he unravels the mystery of Win's disappearance. In the summertime sequences, their dialogue is always comfortable, sometimes teasing, sometimes competitive. They are friends who almost act like brothers, but they aren't one in the same. Chris comes from a working class family while Win, whose parents are well-off, obviously has difficulty getting along with his father. Growing up, the boys didn't really think about going their separate ways, but now that they have, Chris must figure out what his friend wanted and what he must do.
Readers will easily navigate through this story. Like a good film noir, Shift unfolds using both the past and the present: the chapters alternate between the here-and-now, with Chris starting his freshman year of college, and the summer, as Chris and Win make their way across the country. Their friendship and the investigation are accompanied by bicycles, patches, jackets, one glove, small towns, campgrounds, diners, and postcards. Though the element of mystery is always there.
N.S.