... and setting don't seem to be part of a story. They are real, and therefore they seem real in the book. Berendt gives them a distinctive look and feel that could only come from life. He gives them personality. Savannah itself comes alive. Even the actions of the inhabitants of Savannah are given shape. The actions of the characters also add to the ... "norm." They are a strange yet interesting group. Savannah is a very tranquil town that loves visitors as much as it loves parties; but it hates invaders. Many people have tried to come to Savannah and industrialize the city, or make it cor...

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• Grade Level: High School