After reading the first six chapters of this novel I am very surprised on how well this story is. In my opinion, I thought it was just going to be about a homeless man who plays a boring instrument and has a mental problem, but I was very wrong. After reading each chapter I am getting anxious to move on and learn much more about Nathaniel and his relationship with Mr. Lopez.
First, what caught my attention the most was how much Lopez cares for Nathaniel and how he tries to get old friends to make contact with him. Even though Nathaniel has a mental disorder and sometimes goes off, he still shows a caring love for Lopez. Lopez shows much sympathy toward Nathaniel, trying to find him a home and collecting like-new instruments so that he does not have to play that "beat up toy."
Second, being a boy who plays an instrument, I understand how important music is the Nathaniel. Nathaniel went to one of the best music schools in the country and made himself a wonderful musician. Sadly, he could not benefit from his talent due to his mental case. Hopefully, Lopez will find a way to get Nathaniel successful and get him off the streets. In my opinion, I am very proud that Nathaniel still plays his instrument's even though he has a problem and cannot control it.
In conclusion, I am very anxious to find out how Nathaniel and Lopez's lives go on now that they are friends and can almost trust one another. Hopefully, Lopez will treat this man like a family member and find him a place to express his talent to make money and a place he can lay his head at night.
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