What is the author's style in the novel, Ain’t Burned All the Bright?

The structure of the novel, written in free-verse poetry, contributes to a more intimate understanding of the protagonist’s feelings and motivations because all of the words are his own and are not weighed down by extra prose and description to set the scenes. Readers see the world and his family through his eyes and understand his perception of the surroundings. The novel is fully illustrated, contributing to a heightened sense of understanding of the protagonist and how he experiences the world around him.

Everything that is written is important and vital to the story, and also functions as a kind of stream of consciousness, enhancing the relationship between reader and character. The illustrations are colorful and often complicated with multiple components. The timeline of the novel is relatively short, covering only three deep breaths.