Wakeman Post 1

I think that the author used the hurricane as another conflict in the story for the main characters to have to face. This adds complications to the story that will make the final crossing of Juan that much more meaningful because he survived such a great natural disaster. All main characters in novels go through a journey with complications and conflicts that keep them from getting where they want to go. In this story there are only so many things that can happen while crossing the ocean and getting stuck in a hurricane is one of the first things that come to mind. The author wants to keep you reading this book so by giving details regarding the upcoming hurricane the reader is kept on the edge of their seat anticipating what is going to happen to Juan and Raul. Will they both make it? You have to keep reading to find out. I personally found the pages leading up to Juan and the hurricane extremely suspenseful and exciting. I'm enjoying the book so far and I can't wait to read the rest.