What is the author's style in Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire?

The language of the novel is conversational and easy to read. The text flows easily, and the narrator is not as distant as one might expect from a third person perspective. The style is modern and accessible. The author uses simple language to convey the perspective of a child melding surreal elements and the realism of beginning to grow up and accept adult responsibilities.