The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

The Glass Castle is written in a clear, conversational style, with a strong narrative voice and vivid imagery. Walls opts for straightforward, direct language, even when describing dangerous encounters and bitter betrayals. She describes physical locations and material possessions in great detail, whether it’s the stark desert landscape of the American Southwest or a purple bicycle with a wire basket and tassels. This attention to places and objects makes sense in a narrative so concerned with the desire for stability, security, and a sense of home.