Point of View

The novel is presented through the close third-person point of view, following Alex Claremont-Diaz, as he navigates the difficulties of being the bicultural son of the President, while also coming to terms with being bisexual. The novel focuses on Alex and his experience, allowing access to his thoughts and emotional turmoil. This allows the reader to acquire a better sense of Alex as a character and his motivations, more so than other characters regardless of their importance. The distance the third-person point of view also allows for a more objective narrative, one where the reader can have a better understanding of Alex's behavior more so than he would himself. The point of view allows the reader to see past Alex's lack of self-awareness, along with the superficial element of some his feelings, particularly his early dislike for Henry. Alex's acute intelligence and political acumen, along...