This may very well be one of my favorite short stories. Unlike most, it is written through second person point of view. Strange as this is, Lehane actually pulls it off. I think the relationship between Bobby. the main character, and Bobby's father is unique, filled with hatred and distrust. Gwen is a wonderful addition to the story, making it a tad bit less depressing than it has every right to be. In the end, the twist that Lehane adds is chilling and severely sad at the same time.
The imagery that Lehane uses, along with his use of second person point of view, clearly allows the reader to understand what is happening and see it as they would a movie. His use of second person point of view gives the reader a chance to throw themselves into the story, because it is written as if you are in the story. As if it is your story. At the end of this post, there is a link to an interview with Lehane, where he speaks of how he chose to write the book, and why he did it in second person.
I would say that anyone who is up for a surprising and slightly depressing yet unique and atypical story, this short story is for them.
Interview With Dennis Lehane
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