Blog 9

Well first my book has two narrators throughout the story, both the protagonist, Alex cross, and the antagonist, Marcus Sunday. In all honesty I love both of the narrators, they both have likable traits. So I’ll start off with Alex Cross, who is a detective and is trying to figure out 3 different cases, finding his missing adopted daughter Ava, a woman kidnapping babies, and a pattern of murders happening in Washington. For a lot of stress that goes on throughout the book I am impressed with how well Cross is handling all of it. He’s very lenient, daring and does anything to bring justice. He’s really a character you would admire and would want to know what his next plan is.

Marcus Sunday though is a very interesting character. Now if you want to talk about a plot twist, Marcus Sunday who was Cross’s investigating partner… is now secretly turning against him. He is now plotting ways to kidnap Cross’s family, and is the criminal behind the crimes Cross is trying to figure out. It’s really interesting that we as the readers already know who is committing the crimes and wondering how long it will take Cross to figure it out for himself.  But the biggest crime of all is about to come. Sunday is definitely an interesting individual. He’s extremely intelligent and devious it’s just so interesting to read the mind of a criminal. Even though all the crimes he has committed are downright evil I seriously love him as a character. I honestly could picture Tom Hiddleston playing him as a character he is just that brilliant. It is amazing how much thought and detail he has put into to get revenge at Cross, he would definitely be in stage two which is obsession for revenge.   

Choose your own adventure:

Why is Marcus seeking revenge from Alex?

To be honest the book never really gives a reason why Sunday is doing what he is doing. It just sort of happens. The only reason I could maybe give is I believe Marcus Sunday was in the shadow of Alex Cross and wanted to show everyone that he has more ability than Cross ever would. I believe it is a sense of power and determination to prove his capabilities. He enjoys the rush of killing and plotting the next crime. He own dark thoughts have taken over him and he will not stop until he gets his satisfaction, and that is what strives into a true criminal.