election

In class we talked about how the book was something like a childrens fiction novel, and i agree in some parts, but some parts i find to be quite well written and darkly comedic. I liked the parts where mr warren is compared to bill clinton because of his infidelity in marriage. im anxious to read on and find out what actually happens in the election but i like the way that the book has gone so far. The development of the characters could use a little help, but there is actually something in all of the characters that everyone can identify with. You have the popular jock, the bookworm, the nerd who is obsessed with political and social popularity (even though she is also the slut), sexually experimenting teens, etc. Everyone knows people like this either from their own high school or from stories they have heard from other peoples schools. the thing i dont like about alot of movies or books that use classic stereotypical high school students as model characters is the fact that the target audience is usally young impressionable minds of high school age kids. Movies like shes all that and mean girls stress the importance and desire to be "popular" and fit in no matter what. Ill be checking in with my next response after i finish the novel.