Microblog #1: Band of Brothers

Characters in this novel do not come in a small amount. Since this is a war book, many characters come and go, whether they are killed in action or forced to leave due to gruesome injuries. The characters of this story play a crucial part, and they are what brings the points of togetherness and hard work across. Since there is such a large amount of characters and roles in the military, it's very easy to get lost and lose track of who's who. This happened to me often in the beginning of the novel, and it was very difficult to read when the names of the captains, corporals, sergeants, and more were meaningless to me. To better understand the book and the characters, I created a character list to help me sort out the different characters from one another. I would put down anybody who was of significance, and I would write their role and any important traits or actions. The book flowed much easier once I began this reading strategy, and I could read the story without questioning, "who's that again?" every few pages. The characters of this story are important to the novel, and understanding who they are helps you understand the novel much better.