After reading the novel What I Saw and How I Lied, all I could say was wow! The novel was completely different from any book that I would generally read, but I was extremely pleased with is originality, its enthralling nature, and its ability to keep my engaged the entire time. What I Saw and How I Lied is worthy of the National Book Award because Blundell does a fabulous job of evoking the 1940s in such a way that she allows the reader to feel as if they are a character in the novel or someone watching a movie. In fact, I often felt as if I was watching an old black and white film unfold. The novel is also worthy of the aforementioned award because it is intriguing and it resonates as a phenomenal piece of historical fiction that speaks to the bookworm’ in all of us, teenagers who are having issues within themselves or their social lives, and individuals who are just vying for a stimulating read. Overall, this novel is a work of many facets that is able to evoke emotions within its audience and it leaves them craving for more, asking questions, and hoping that Blundell will follow up with a sequel. What I Saw and How I Lied was a hit with me and I believe that it possesses the characteristics that a novel should possess in order to be honored with the National Book Award.
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Hi Nikitris!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you enjoyed the novel a lot more than I did! It wasn't one of my favorites. However, I'm really glad that you pointed out how successfully the author portrays the historical era of the story. I didn't even think to mention that in my blog post, but it is certainly an achievement on the author's part. I felt like I was watching a black and white movie, too.