I recently read "Graffiti Moon" by Cath Crowley. "Graffiti Moon" was about a girl named Lucy who devotes a great deal of time obsessing over Shadow, her town's local graffiti artist. Lucy is in love with Shadow, even though she has barely any idea of who she is.
Lucy believes that Shadow is somehow "the perfect guy," and wants to be in a committed relationship. However, her best friend Jazz is more into hook-ups with any guy. I think the contrast between these two characters is very great. I believe that Crowley made their ideas about love so completely different so they would each stand out more, and to show that love isn't always perfect, and some people might want different things from other people.
I think she also made them so different to show that opposites attract. Even though Lucy is shy and even-tempered and Jazz is fiery and outgoing, Jazz will do anything to protect Lucy, and Lucy will do anything to protect Jazz. Jazz may be the polar opposte of Lucy, but she still loves her and their relationship as friends shows a lot about real life in the story.
Hello Amelia,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very well written post. I have never heard of this book before, but you definitely made me want to read it. The relatioship between Lucy and Jazz seems really interesting. You did a really great job telling me everything unique about their relationship, but I think maybe expanding would give me a better sence of the characters. You summarized the book spectacularly without giving anything away but also really telling me what it is about. Vey nice job.
Thank you! :)
Delete