A Long Way Gone

BOOK NameA Long Way Gone By: Ishmael Beah

This book is based on a true story. It's about a boy named Ishmael who is not living a normal life. He was 12 and trying to save his friends and family life's. He's trying to hide from a group called the rabbles. He's in a war trying to escape. he's in trouble he's has no other choice but to kill them before they kill him. "My imagination at ten years old didn't have the capacity to grasp what had taken away the happiness."The first time that I was touched by war I was 12"

Summary

Theme

In contemporary literary studies, a theme is the central topic a text treats. People may have to do things in war that they will regret to survive but not reflect who they are This book is sad but it get the message though your mind and opens your eyes. "I tried to stop myself from thinking, but nothing seemed to work. I decided to just ignore every thought that came to my head, because it brought too much sadness."

Main Character

Ishmael is the main character he is 12 years old when the war began. he's having a hard time protecting himself and having a hard time accepting who he is. I can relate to Ishmael because we both have a hard time accepting who I am.

person vs personIshmeal is trying to survive the rebel attacks "drop the bag. The rebels are comings we were running as fast as we could until we lot the rebles

Yes I would recommend this book! it will open your mind and think about what else is happening in other country. "To everyone who has opened their hearts on doors to me thank you so very much."

Recommendation

Major Conflict

At the end he accepted his identity when he's older, but it still bothers him once in a while.

Identity