Literature - The part that you like the most

On the recent novel that I have read, "Step By Wicked Step", I found that the story contains good story plots and scenes that are almost found non-existent in most books or novels that I have read. Written by Anne Fine, this novel has numerous parts worth mentioning and sharing, but there were just too many. Therefore, I have decided to take my time and pick out two of my most favorite parts in the entire story to save you - or whoever that's reading this - some time and just read those parts and think whether they are nice or not. These are just my own personal preferences, and they change based on the reader's characteristics.

First and foremost, is the part when Richard runs away from his home. His stepfather, Reverend Coldstone, is always being a prick, always tormenting and implying ridiculous rules on Richard. For example, in page 19 of the book, Reverend Coldstone said "...He must in any case be sent to school. And then perhaps his sister, free from his influence, will be less giddy herself." Basically what he's trying to say is that Richard should be sent far far away where he won't be able to claim his father's inheritance and humongous wealth, since Richard is the only one who is worthy of obtaining all the money and assets his father left behind after he died. He was sent to Mordanger School, where he was always picked and bullied by the other kids. He was forced to starve, and almost died of hypothermia. Which is why, when he had the balls to run away from his stepfathers grasps, I salute him. I mean, how many preteen kids have you seen running away from their houses due to abusive parents? Next to none. This is why this part is one of my most favorite parts in the entire novel.

Next, is the part when Ralph's third stepmom, Flora, did all sorts of cool activities with Ralph. Unlike his previous two stepmoms, Flora was a little bit more casual and cool. She's like a very modernized person, and she does things that most moms would think twice before actually doing the things she did with Ralph. First off, when Ralph's brother, Edward, went back home, Flora was sun bathing outside in the patio with bare minimum clothing. Most mothers wouldn't do that. Next, when Flora first met Ralph, she wasn't informed that Ralph's father had a third son. She got so mad, she took Ralph on a wild trip. First, they had Chinese food together, then they watched a film together. They even had some coffee before they reached home at around eleven-thirty. She just has this very urban lifestyle, unlike most mothers do.

In conclusion, these are my two favorite parts about the entire story. I liked the part when Richard runs away from home because it was just too much for him to tolerate his stepfather's intolerable attitude due to his greed for wealth. I also liked the part when Flora was frst introduced as Ralph's third stepmom since she has a really good vibe.