Summer reading Entry Two: Fat Kid Rules the World

Troy is the most complex character at the beginning of the book he feels alone and is contemplating suicide.  But later in the book he wants to play great music and does not  worry about people always looking at him and making fun of him and laughing at him.  One of the themes that are starting to emerge is do not judge people.  Even though Troy may not look capable of playing music he is committed to playing great music.  One example of this is when Troy is at his first gig as soon as Curt starts to play Troy throws up all over the stage in front of everyone and is so embarrassed.  He quits the band but when he hears his best friend Curt is homeless he takes lessons on drums and gets better by the motivation of his best friend Curt becomes a great drummer.  He even helps Curt overcome his drug abuse and play a gig like they never have before.   Another theme that is developed is to be you.  Troy does this by stop worrying about what other people think about him and focuses on his goals like becoming a great drummer and playing great music.