Part 2

                I am enjoying the book. I think it is interesting and although it can sometimes get a bit repetitive, it is not boring. However, I find it somewhat pathetic that Michael, even though it was probably subconsciously, has based the rest of his life, at least until now by the relationship he had with Hanna. He was madly in love with Hanna and at the time, saw no other purpose to his life except being with her. Nevertheless, she broke his heart, she deceived him and left him stranded all alone. Being hurt so badly forced Michael to think that every relationship was going to end in pain and suffering and then forced him to stop believing in himself and in anyone else. He describes how he used to see his life from the outside, as if he was not in control. I understand that this situation took place when he was young and had a long lasting effect, but it is not enough to change how you view the world. If she hurt him, she was bound to do it sooner or later and Michael should notice that by now and be happy that the relationship ended and move on. Yet, no matter how much he says he has moved on, it is not true. He tells himself these things to force himself to believe he was moved on, but he goes to the trial every day and even thinks about trying to save Hanna from being sentenced to life.

                Also, I find Hanna’s attitude pathetic as well. Sure, it is embarrassing to be illiterate and you would never want anyone to find out, but keeping that secret is not worth your life. Who cares if some people are going to laugh at you or think you are stupid, at least you are not spending your entire life in prison, at least you are not losing your freedom. For me, I found it most interesting that I did not consider Hanna to be stupid when I figured out that she was illiterate; I decided that she was stupid when she was willing to give up her life for the secret. I don’t know what other secrets lie behind it, but I’m positive it is not as big as her life.