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One word I chose was Crazy. It has a negative connotation because it is the word he uses to describe his bad flashbacks of war. Another word I chose was 'horrific,' which normally has a negative connotation, but in this case, it takes on a positive connotation because the author loves the thrill of war. He describes the war as horrific & how it sucks, which also has a positive connotation because he says he loves it

The author's style is informal. He uses a lot of slang and dialogue in his writing. A lot of his writing is the author's thoughts in his head. The tone is very intense, as he is nonstop doing things in the midst of war with no time for breaks or pauses. The language he uses influences the audience by showing the mind of a person at war, with no time for resting and living or dying.

I think the author's main goal is to get rid of his 'Crazy" feeling. He feels restless, and when he is on a run, his main obstacles are his brain. His brain can't shut off at night, and he can't stop thinking about flashbacks to the previous war.

I think this author is credible because he shares his personal experiences. Some may say that he is unreliable because he is crazy and has unhealed trauma. But his details are so specific that it is obvious it only happes to one person

The author's hook was that he called himself Crazy, but Crazy is what he refers to as his PTSD. It also flashes back to his time in the war. It caught my attention because it made me curious about what his Crazy is.

I chose this book because I enjoy learning about wars, and this book is from a veteran and his personal experiences; more importantly, his struggles. I think it will be interesting to learn about his mental struggles because I feel like men often conceal their struggles with mental health, especially during war, when you have to keep staying strong because your life is on the line.

There are numerous times when our community and school have come together. For example, when my best friend, a member of our community, passed away, everyone came together and supported each other in such a tragedy. A prayer circle was held on the football field and many people had get-togethers so people would not be alone. The baseball team also put LLH on their helmets, meaning Long Live Hanna, playing for her.

I think that the song and the lyrics "whatever will be, will be" apply to the book because people are struggling and trying to control the future because of their strings. But when people have done irrational things because of their strings, it has only ended badly, and they should put their strings aside and let whatever is supposed to happen, happen.

If I were in the book, I wouldd try to keep my priorities the same. My family is my number one priority always. Because at the end of the day, my family are people that will always be there for me through thick and thin. My friends are also a big art of my life, and some of my friends I would even consider family. My last priority would be myself and my own wellbeing.

I do believe that the short stringers are facing similar struggles that a minority group would face. They are being discriminated against for something they cannot control. They should continue to fight for their rights because it is affecting not only individuals' lives, but how society functions as a whole, and the short string population could be more than half of the population.

I do believe that the short stringers are facing similar struggles that a minority group would face. They are being discriminated against for something they cannot control. They should continue to fight for their rights because it is affecting not only individuals' lives, but how society functions as a whole, and the short string population could be more than half of the population.

I don't know if I would do what Hank did. I think he did it solely because he is a doctor and saving lives was his job. Also, when the shooting at the hospital happened, he felt guilty for it. So stepping in front of the gun was his way of making up for the hospital incident.

I wouldn't open my child's box without their permission, but I know that not knowing would drive me crazy, and I would constantly be worrying about things. I feel like I would be cautious about letting them do things like going out because I would be so worried about what-ifs. I know from my personal life that my own parents have a very protective instinct, and they wouldn't forgive themselves if something happened.

Hank handles his string length by himself, not wanting to put the burden or sadness on anyone, much like Ben does with his. However, Hank does not really have anyone that he needs to share it with. He seems like a workaholic and a very driven person. The only person he lets his guard down for is Anika, whom he mentions he is still somewhat in love with. I think this shows that Hank is a very guarded and quiet person.

Hank handles his string length by himself, not wanting to put the burden or sadness on anyone, much like Ben does with his. However, Hank does not really have anyone that he needs to share it with. He seems like a workaholic and a very driven person. The only person he lets his guard down for is Anika, whom he mentions he is still somewhat in love with. I think this shows that Hank is a very guarded and quiet person.

I do believe in miracles. I think there are many remarkable examples in the world of certain instances that seem almost too good to be true. I don't have any personal examples of a miracle, but I think that overcoming terminal illnesses, such as beating cancer, could be an example.

If I had a long string, I would not test it because I am a person who doesn't take risks already. I wouldn't want the power of knowing I can survive anything, while I watch others around me die because I would feel guilty in some way. I would want to live my life normally, not doing things just because I can. Then, I would feel like I am living unauthentically.

I think that Maura handles her situation with the box poorly, but it also makes sense how she is handling it because she received a short string. I would probably react the same way. I also think she feels like the support group is unnecessary, but as the story goes on, it will help her significantly. On the other hand, I think Amie has a somewhat positive way of handling it, but it is odd that she finds thrill in it

One of Nina's core beliefs is accompanying and looking out for the people she loves even at her own cost. In the book, it says that, "Nina was the eldest child, the big sister with a tendency toward overprotection. And now that same feeling, the urge to shelter and care for everyone around her, encompassed Maura too." This shows how even though she didn't want to open her box, she didn't want Maura to open it alone.

If I received a box that held how much time I had left, I would not want to open it. I think that knowing how much time I have left would stop me from living life to the fullest because I would be so worried about my time. I would worry about wasting time and not doing enough, and worrying is already wasting time in itself. I would also feel like I am not living authentically, and that I'd be forcing memories.

If I were to make this book into a movie, I would have the main character Kenna, in a lot of skinny jeans because it mentions that she wears jeans a lot in the story. She would not have a lot of designer clothing because she does not make a lot of money. She would also wear a lot of neutral colors and blacks because she doesn’t want to stand out or be recognized.

In my book, it is now the resolution and Kenna, has accomplished her goal and purpose of the story. Her dead boyfriend's parents forgive her, and she finally gets to meet her child. She is the happiest she has ever been, and at times, she doesn't think the moment is real and that she is dreaming. She is full of love for her daughter she has just met and all the weight she has carried of her life has been lifted.

Kenna's apartment is an important setting of the story because it is where her and Ledger confess their feelings for each other and it also represents her as a person and her mental state. If it were a play, the set would be a small kitchen that connects to the living room. It would have very dark and dingy lighting, and there would be a lot of coffee in her kitchen because she relies on coffee for energy.

I would cast Elizabeth Olsen because I think she would be good at acting what it would be like in a prison.

One symbol to Kenna in my book is her journal. She writes letters to Scotty in her journal since he is no longer in here for her to actually talk to. She lets her thoughts and feelings out in her journal because she feels like its her one way to talk to him, and she lost the one person she could confide in. Her journal is important to her because she has no family or friends, and it is like her connection to Scotty.

In the book, Kenna has a flashback of when her and Scotty were on a date. In the text, it says, "...were browsing antique stores, mostly window-shopping because it was still light out. We were holding hands, and every now and then you would stop and kiss me...We were happy. in love, full of hormones, full of hope. It was bliss." This quote shows the positive memory and setting that contradicts the tragic plot.

In the book, the setting mostly takes place in Kenna's apartment. Her apartment is very empty, cheap, and trashy. In the book, the other character and perspective, Ledger says, "She lives in a sh*thole. I doubt she has money to hire an attourney." This quote shows how poor her apartment is made out to be.

The main characters, Kenna, has just revealed the accident that killed her boyfriend, Scotty. She tries to visit Scotty's parents, who have custody of her kid. The other narrator, love interest, and bestfriend of Scotty stops her when he finally realizes who she is. I think that both narrators are somewhat unreliable because Ledger is furious at her, and sees the worst in her, and Kenna is just revealing her secrets

There are two main characters in my book. Kenna and Ledger are both connected by Scotty, who passed in a car accident. In the book, we see both characters' point of view in first person. Kenna knows who Ledger is, but he doesn't know who she is. This affects the story because we have more insight than Ledger does, so we know the answers to the questions he asks himself internally.

The main character, Kenna is delicate because she is going on a date and wants to look presentable. However emotionally, she is scarred and devastated because she just found out the man she is going on a date with is her dead boyfriend's best friend. Because she is grieving, she isn't vulnerable and she has her guard up.