Conclusion

    In his introduction to the Heist, the author Walter Sorrells, states that the Heist does not follow the "usual" hypertext format and that he wrote it in a "slap-dash" fashion and is to be read as such. After reading and evaluating this text we find this to be absolutely true. Because the author is actually a suspense novelist, this particular hypertext reads more like a short story than anything else but does include many of the hypertext elements. In trying to relay the attitudes and personalities of the characters and town, the author uses an extensive amount of vulgar language and terms throughout the text. most of this language is displayed by the characters themeselves, although the author also uses these terms in the narrative form as well. Althougth the use of this language really does help with character development and in selling the story as a whole, we find the use of it, as well as the derrogative terms to be a bit brash and offensive.
    All in all we find The Heist to be an exciting story filled with a great deal of irony.  The hypertext is well written in that the author is able to provide a thorough account of the heist and allows the reader to experience it from several points of view.  Sorrells describes the major aspects of the story, such as the town, bank, and characters in full detail.  We especially like the way Sorrells provides the reader with the option of seeing the heist through the eyes of all those involved.  The reader can experience the heist as the robbers, the customers, the police authorities, and/or the bank personnel.  This is interesting and fun because depending on who the reader choses the outcomes are either hopeful or dismal.  In the end we feel that the hypertext, The Heist, is a well written and enjoyable thriller.
 
 
 
 
 

Academic year 2002
© a.r.e.a./Dr.Vicente Forés López
© Erica Serna y Maria Alvarez
Universitat de València Press
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