My impression of Dear Mr Kilmer

  When we received our Form 5, our English teacher told us to read the form 5 English novel "Dear Mr Kilmer". She told us to read it during the holidays but I procrastinated and only read it when school reopened. Whoops.

  I finished the book in 2 days and I really like it. The story is about a boy named Richard Knight who likes to write poetry but it was considered taboo for boys to write poems during that time because people think poetries are for sissies. This novel is about Richard Knight's struggles to fit in and find his place within his village.

  This novel has taught me that self- acceptance is very important because it will make yourself happier and more productive. This is shown in the novel when Richard Knight decided to show his poems to his class after Mr Kilmer replied to his letter about Richard's doubts about whether he should show his classmates his poem. He got tease for writing poems but he did not care about what other thinks and continue to do what he love.

  In conclusion, "Dear Mr Kilmer" is a very interesting and meaningful story to read, I recommend this book to everyone that is struggling (or not) with themsleves and find the courage to be themselves through this book.