This is a coming of age memoir dealing with the struggle to write and find one's way. Despite an involuntary institutionalization, seven years in mental hospitals, Janet Frame succeeds as one of New Zealand's most respected and admired writers. | ||
Plot & Themes Internal struggle/realization? Yes Battle with a psychiatrist Yes Brain/Body disability? - mental illness Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 7 () Asia/Pacific Yes City? Yes City: - dangerous Writing Style Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |