comment on style / language

Because the novel is directed toward a young audience, and is about young people (Hugo is 12, and Isabelle is described as being about 12), the language employed by Brian Selznick is simple, straightforward, and to the point. This proves important as the number of mysteries that develop require absolute attention, and proves especially important when Selznick reveals a deeper meaning and message in the novel - that people all have dreams, purposes, and reasons for living, which they must fulfill and achieve in order to be happy and do what they are meant for. The importance of this revelation is clearly apparent by way of the simple, straightforward language that has been used, and so the reader cannot miss the point.