Describe What You Like or Don't Like About Your Book so Far.

Even though "Pulled Under" grabbed my attention when I read the back cover, it refused to live up to my expectations. The story about a summer romance that will not last is cliché and there is not enough detail to make the weak storyline any better. Although the characters posses interesting traits and grow as the novel continues, the ideas are not well organized and somewhat boring. What I did, however, like about the book was the way the paragraphs are split into different months so we know exactly how much time the relationship between Izzy and Ben has left. I also enjoyed reading about the differences in culture in Florida, considering they have other words to describe the same, normal items to us.

If You Could be a Character in the Book, Who Would You Choose and Why?

If I had the opportunity to become a character in "Pulled Under" by Michelle Dalton, I would without a doubt choose Izzy. By living in Pearl Beach, Florida, she can feel as if it is summer all the time for her. Not only would the weather be a major plus, but the differences in activities that are offered would encourage me to be her. Izzy is an only child, and although that may seem like it gets lonely at times, her parents are well involved in her life and they frequently make an effort to hang out and play games with one another on a weekly basis. Not only that, but the family shares a love of surfing, because Izzy's dad taught her, and school, because the parents are both teachers at the local high school. Next, she has the two best friends that always support her and has the chance to work with new people all the time because it is a tourist cite, and that allows many new experiences, such as with Ben, to be made.

How Would You Solve the Problem in this Book?

The major conflict and problem in "Pulled Under" by Michelle Dalton, is the fact that all good things must come to an end. Izzy and Ben fall desperately head over heels and it is with that when the summer comes to an end, they are going to be separated. Ben will go back to Wisconsin with his divorced parents and Izzy will still in Pearl Beach, marveling over the loss of her first boyfriend. I would solve the problem in this book by making a long distance relationship work. Although it would ultimately difficult, the feelings that they now share for each other are too strong to ignore. There are ways they could make frequent trips and phone calls to stay in contact. It is better to try and have it not work than to never try. If anything, he could continue to live with his uncle in Florida and work at Parks and Recreation.

Quote a Passage from Today and Respond to it.

A quote from today's reading that I had a deeper understanding to is: "And you weren't in love with her?" "No," he says. "I might have been in love with the idea of her. I might have loved the attention. But I didn't love her and it seemed incredibly unfair for me to let someone love me when I didn't feel the same way in return." This passage symbolizes the whole reason why I wanted to read this book in the first place. The story tells of a summer romance, but the characters and idea are much more complex than that. I fully agree with what is stated her because there is no reason why you should be in a relationship with someone if you do not plan on working through hardships and making memories. In my opinion, Ben, the person talking, did the right thing. Although the fallout from the breakup could have been hurtful and made times at school and in public tough, he realized that there was no reason to pretend anymore. If you are not happy, then fix what is bothering you. It is better to end things now then to cheat on someone and make the situation more complicated.

If You were Stranded on a Desert Island, which Character Would You Want with You and Why?

If I were stranded on a desert island and was forced to pick a character from my book "Pulled Under" to help me survive and find a way home, the answer would without a doubt be Izzy Lucas. The reason is because she lives at Pearl Beach and has tons of experience swimming because she grew up with it. I would choose Izzy because she seems easy to get along with and always has a good plan to get out of a tough situation. Overall, Izzy is the best choice compared to anyone else in the book. Her knowledge about the land and water would be useful and you could make a good friend along the way.

Describe the Main Character in Great Detail. Make sure you Include Physical, Emotional, and Personality Details. Be Specific.

Izzy, the main character, has many unique aspects of her personality that make her different from anything else I have ever read. She is unlike her friend Sophie, who is short or fiery, and even Nicole, who is tall and charismatically the quietest out of the group. Throughout the course of the book, Izzy proves herself to be very smart, although she tends to overthink the smallest things. When surfing, watching every single one of her movements forces her to wipe out... Which is similar to the way she acts around Ben, her new love interest of the summer. This is an unusual situation, especially because she has never felt these types of feelings for another person. Overall, Izzy struggles with self-confidence. She takes too long on deciding what would look best for her date instead of realizing that her natural beauty was enough for Ben to fall in love with her. She is also very strong and has quick balance so she can ride a surfboard. Not only this, but she loves to read and is constantly challenging and analyzing situations that have to do with people while giving them advice. Izzy is a dynamic and round character that makes his novel interesting to read from her own point of view.