Okay, guys, today is the first official day of the Vox Box's Book Club! In case you're completely out of the loop, we will be reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Since it's finals time, Chloe and I are going easy on you this round. The first assignment is simply the prologue, four short sections, a grand total of about twelve pages. Come Monday, we will have four posts up, one for each section, and of course we would love it if you contributed in all four.
As you're reading, consider the following:
-What effect does the perspective have on the novel as a whole thus far? (consider tone for this one)
-What is the significance of color, and why does the narrator prefers chocolate?
-What does the narrator have to say about the state of humanity even in this brief section?
-What is your impression of the narrator?
-What is your opinion of the writing style?
If you think I sound too English teacher-y, suck it up. I'm having fun. :) But don't let that scare you away either. This book club is going to be way more fun than your English class. Swear...
Edit: sorry about the signature above, but my antivirus system isn't fond of the new site and I'm still getting some kinks worked out. This is Caitlin, in case you hadn't guessed as much already.
In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.
