CHARACTERIZATION & STYLE
One can’t help but think of the
overconfident Greg Heffley and the infamous duo Calvin and Hobbs when reading
this book. Young Timmy Failure- no, that is not an auto-correct error, it
really is his name- is a brash young man who copes with the sudden changes in
his life by using his detective skills to help his classmates and through his journal writing. Jimmy also deals with his parent’s divorce
and failing grades by relying on his friendship with his imaginary friend
Total, who just happens to be a one ton polar bear.
The book’s style, which consists of
witty entries and clean lined doodles make for an appealing read. This style choice, which is forever
synonymous with the Diary
of a Wimpy Kid
series,
allows one to witness first-hand the thought process of a not-so-perfect main
character. Pastis also includes letters
from other characters which helps develop the characterization of his
protagonist.
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