1. Few Characters~ There are multiple main characters in the book I'm reading, yet the author perfectly gives each character the same amount of the spotlight.
"Pretty soon after that, Dad and I moved back to Vancouver. My Mother..." (Robin Stevenson, Escape Velocity p.12)
2. Conflict~ I find that books are not an actual good book if there is no conflict. It makes it more realistic.
"My own heart is hammering. I wish I knew what to do." (Robin Stevenson, Escape Velocity p.21)
3. Trap/Obstacle~ This is also important for the over all growth of the main characters.
"He's had what we call a myocardial infarction-a heart attack."( Robin Stevenson, Escape Velocity p. 27)
4. Suspense~ I find that books are more interesting with suspense, and make you want to finish reading.
"I have this awful feeling-an intense nauseating dread-and it's like I'm Trying to walk away from it, walk away from my own body or something. Escape velocity, I think again. I wish... And then Dana Leigh is calling me name." (Robin Stevenson, Escape Velocity p.26)
5. No Unnecessary Details~ Actually in this book there are some unnecessary details, but not too many.
"His name tag is twisted so I can't read it" ( Robin Stevenson, Escape Velocity p. 27)
Stevenson, Robin. Escape Velocity. British Columbia: Orca Book Publishers. 2011. Print.
