Boy Nobody Style Annalysis

Tarynn Grundy
Boy Nobody

     The story "Boy Nobody" by Allen Zadoff, creates a vivid description of a very unique teenager who has a very unique job. Boy Nobody, the main character, completes specific and strategic missions. The people who give him his assignments are known as his “parents” who aren't his real parents but more like mentors that trained him to complete assignments. When Boy Nobody revives his mission, which is to execute the target, he builds a relationship  with a close family member of the target, eventually he is able to kill the  person he was assigned  to. After the mission is completed Boy Nobody then slips out of town without anyone noticing.  Allen Zadoff does a great job leading up to the climax with suspense.

     Allen Zadoff creates a conflict that starts close to the beginning of the story and ends at the very end of the book. Boy Nobody has to kill someone, he becomes close to that someone's daughter and shares things that aren't supposed to be said and does things that aren't supposed to be done; that causes him to get in trouble and almost take down the company and people he works for. I admire the style the Zadoff used during the climax of the book because of how intriguing it is, it's my favorite part. The suspense created is just amazing,  Zadoff uses many effects to express a change in the situation or to show tension in the room.An example of this  is “The music changes. The bass slows.” (136).  The use of short sentences implies great meaning and importance. Zadoff’s use of those short sentences shows a change in the situation and the tension rising.
   
     I would recommend this book to anyone. It is very captivating and the reviews are great. If anyone is looking for a thriller with a little romance, this is the book for them. I think most teens would enjoy the romance of the story; its between the main character and his most important target’s daughter, Sam.  The love between Boy Nobody and Sam is almost high school like; its very cute. Boy Nobody thinks about Sam in a funny way, he’s confused just like a teenage girl trying to pick out her outfit for a date. “I don't know this person, the one who avoids a girl because he doesn't know what to say to her. I don't know the guy who is distracted, who worries, who takes chances that are not strictly necessary.” (226).  Zadoff,, the author, did a great job expressing the compassion Boy Nobody has for Sam. Zadoff did a great job with this book, I hope the sequel will be out soon because this book is extremely captivating.