Out Of My Mind - Entry 2

Already being halfway through the book, I can honestly say this is unlike anything I have ever read. So far, we know that Melody is a girl who is physically impaired, but is smarter than most of her class combined and also possesses a photogenic memory. Although she struggles with not being able to communicate, she continues to stay optimistic, always looking at the brighter side of everything. Of course, as anyone can guess, she also faces those people who think she is a freak simply because she is different from them. This causes her to beat herself up for being the way she is, feeling as though there is no way any of this can get better. As Draper writes, "I believe in me. And my family does. And Mrs. V. It's the rest of the world I'm not so sure about" (174). This quote is from a section in the book directly after Melody has planned on participating in a quizzing tournament that the state is holding. She already aced the one in class, giving her an extra confidence boost. She studies and studies, but realizes that she is nothing like the other people who will be competing, which causes her to second guess her decision to show off her vast knowledge. I am curious to find out if she goes through with her original plan and participates. So far this book is one that I have honestly not been able to put down, and hopefully that will lead me to finish it within a very short time span.