Point of View

The story’s narration is written in the third person and the past tense. However, the story adheres to only one character’s perspective at any given time. For the most part, the story is written from Don’s perspective. The story opens with descriptions of Don’s life, expository details about his background, and even direct conveyances of some of Don’s thoughts. Before Don and Eden become fully acquainted, the story adheres to Don’s perspective so as to simulate the feelings of distance and infatuation that Don feels towards Eden. After they become friends and then romantic partners, the story generally focuses on Don’s own shifting thoughts about the relationship, ending with his regrets about essentially ending the relationship.

On the other hand, the story is sometimes written from Eden’s perspective, thereby giving the reader direct access to Eden’s...