A Certain Slant of Light

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The language of this novel is very simple. There are few difficult words, and although the main character is fond of literature, her speech isn't lofty. She is from a different era, and once she enters Jenny's body, she has to get used to talking in a more current vernacular. This isn't too difficult for her since she has been observing students for a while. There are some spectral terms with which a reader might be unfamiliar. For example, she refers to her own spirit as "Light." However, because of the usage of the words, it's very easy to understand and remember what the word refers to.