Chris Winters Reaction #1

            The Reader thus far hasn't been one of the most interesting books that we have read thus far, maybe because I have only read up to part 1, but it is a rather quick read. As I read part 1 I began to notice that it seemed as though this book is an exercise in memory– that of the narrator, the German nation, the reader, and me. As I conned with part ! I came across some themes that I thought might be pertinent to the overall story such as guilt, shame, and the impotence of law.
             Considering that the book is divided into three parts, I am hoping that each part gets progressively more interesting since the first part didn't seem to lift me off my feet. In Part 1, Michael has an affair with Hanna and that seemed to catch my attention considering that most 15 year olds only dream about having that opportunity. i guess you could say that was probably the main act throughout part 1 that enticed me to continue reading.
              I was surprised as I continued to progress though the novel that at first Michael abandons himself to Hanna. Throughout part 1 it seemed as though Hanna gets easily offended, and Michael always appeases until Michael starts resenting and silently notices a teenage girl.hopefully as the story progresses we will learn how their relationship maintains itself.