RaveBook TribEscoffery creates a kaleidoscope of composed, colorful narrative pieces to generate an immersive story ... most notable and unique in employing a broad range of literary techniques and language throughout the course of the book. Rather than being limited to a single point of view, Escoffery switches from first person to third person, and even utilizes the less common second-person perspective ... Additionally, the author defies the narrative canon of writing in past, present or future tense for the entire work. In the hands of a less-skilled writer, these changes and shifts in style and point of view might seem distracting, but Escoffery uses each transition with purpose. The reader is given a multitude of angles and distances from which to view each character and their environment. A strong connection is created with the subject, conflict and emotion become more intense, and the setting gains additional layers of texture ... onathan Escoffery generates a vivid setting, multi-dimensional characters, and a profoundly moving message. If I Survive You demonstrates the broad range of this upcoming literary talent. Readers will enjoy this book for the variety of language and styles employed, the suspense found in each section, and the testament to human resilience even under the most difficult circumstances.
