The Virgin Suicides
The ending is revealed right when the book begins
The main characters (sisters) remain mysteries to the reader
Primarily internal conflicts
No explicit turning point
Realistic fiction
The Caves of Steel
Lots of descriptive imagery in the beginning
Primarily external conflicts
Many points that are fake turning points
Sci-Fi
The Maze Runner
Little information revealed at the start - confusion
Even mix between internal and external conflicts
2 major turning points
Cliff hanger ending
Dystopia
1
Ambiguous titles
Definitive ending point
2
The major characters are teens
3
3rd person perspective
Books of a series
4
Death is a major theme
Comparisons Between Novels
3. Mystery to be solved
3. Story starts directly with action
4. Protagonists face internal struggle (common for all)
