Taming the Star Runner | Techniques/Literary Precedents
The most striking change in Hinton's technique is that Taming the Star Runner uses third person, rather than first person narration. Although the novel is firmly anchored in Travis's perceptions and actions, this shift suggests a new perspective on Hinton's teenage narrators.
The autobiographical elements in the novel also herald a shift in Hinton's approach, offering a certain playfulness, a hint that she is more comfortable with her own identity. They are not inserted gratuitously, however, but are an essential part of Travis's character and of the plot.
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