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Welcome back to another blog post folks. Today, we're going to discuss Dear Mr Kilmer, and my impression on it. gee, sounds like a Youtube video... can practically hear the music on this one
Let's just straight into it.
Dear Mr Kilmer, written by Anne Schraff, is... in a nutshell, is a story talking about a boy name Richard Knight and his interactions with a poet named Joyce Kilmer that was serving in World War 1. Richard Knight, a boy who likes poetry in a time where men is portrayed as tough and emotionless, is getting salt from his parents for being such a wuss. After a series of events, Richard decides to write a letter to Joyce Kilmer and tells him about his aspirations and hobbies, as the title suggests... "Dear Mr Kilmer." Mr Kilmer obviously responds to Richard and the two exchange letters frequently... Until Joyce Kilmer dies during the second battle of Marne in 1918...
Now about my impression on the novel.
The novel is simply marvellous. It opens up beautifully, and closes without leaving any plot-holes open. Richard Knight, as a person who enjoys poetry during a time where men are expected to be emotionless bullet-hoses, is certainly unique and brave for chasing his aspirations of writing poetry despite his family's disagreements. Joyce Kilmer, which is a really understanding person throughout the story, unfortunately died... which is a shame... He was good man that became the idol of Richard Knight, allowing him to not fear the consequences of pursuing his goals.
Cheers
Chua.
I was rushing this so I probably missed out a lot of details soz.
Welcome back to another blog post folks. Today, we're going to discuss Dear Mr Kilmer, and my impression on it. gee, sounds like a Youtube video... can practically hear the music on this one
Let's just straight into it.
Dear Mr Kilmer, written by Anne Schraff, is... in a nutshell, is a story talking about a boy name Richard Knight and his interactions with a poet named Joyce Kilmer that was serving in World War 1. Richard Knight, a boy who likes poetry in a time where men is portrayed as tough and emotionless, is getting salt from his parents for being such a wuss. After a series of events, Richard decides to write a letter to Joyce Kilmer and tells him about his aspirations and hobbies, as the title suggests... "Dear Mr Kilmer." Mr Kilmer obviously responds to Richard and the two exchange letters frequently... Until Joyce Kilmer dies during the second battle of Marne in 1918...
Now about my impression on the novel.
The novel is simply marvellous. It opens up beautifully, and closes without leaving any plot-holes open. Richard Knight, as a person who enjoys poetry during a time where men are expected to be emotionless bullet-hoses, is certainly unique and brave for chasing his aspirations of writing poetry despite his family's disagreements. Joyce Kilmer, which is a really understanding person throughout the story, unfortunately died... which is a shame... He was good man that became the idol of Richard Knight, allowing him to not fear the consequences of pursuing his goals.
Cheers
Chua.
I was rushing this so I probably missed out a lot of details soz.
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