That Was Then, This Is Now | Style
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The story is told in the first person viewpoint, from the perspective of Bryon Douglas, which is consistent with Hinton’s other teenage novels. By doing this, Hinton imbues her book with a deep sense of emotion. In the beginning, Bryon notes that “Mark was my best buddy and I loved him like a brother.” In the end, Bryon is emotionally dead and says, “I don’t even care about Mark. The guy who was my best friend doesn’t exist any longer, and I don’t want to think about the person who has taken his place.” Along the way,...
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