The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Style and Technique

Patrick Ness's «The Rest of Us Just Live Here» is distinguished by a unique style that blends elements of realism and fantasy. The author uses simple yet expressive language to convey the inner experiences and everyday problems of teenagers living in a world where supernatural events occur. Literary devices such as irony and sarcasm help create a contrast between the ordinary lives of the main characters and the epic events happening in the background. The narrative structure is unusual: each chapter begins with a brief description of events involving the 'chosen' characters, followed by the main part focusing on the lives of ordinary teenagers. This allows the author to explore what it means to be an ordinary person in a world full of heroes and catastrophes. The story is told in the first person, enhancing the immersion into the main character's personal experiences, fears, hopes, and aspirations.