Scenes from the epic life of a total genius
Stacey Matson
- Reading
- Try reading a few sections together and notice how the different forms shape the story. Pause when plans go awry, inviting the reader to predict what Arthur might do next.
- Themes
- Friendship and jealousy: Anila becomes jealous of Arthur’s friendship with Kennedy. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- There is interpersonal tension when Anila becomes jealous of Arthur’s friendship with Kennedy. The extent and handling of this conflict are unclear, so readers may differ in how they respond to it.