The Weight of All Things

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapters 13-15

Chapters 16-18

Chapters 19-21

Chapters 22-24

Chapters 25-27

Chapters 28-30

Chapters 31-33

Chapter 34-Epilogue

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Essay Topics

What is it like to read about war from the perspective of a nine-year-old? How does his experience affect the way you think about this civil war and war in general?

How does destiny play a role in this novel? Is Nicolás fated to his experiences or are they a result of decisions he makes? How do miracles play a role in his fate?

Nicolás and Tata are caught in the middle of the Army and the guerrilleros. Which side poses a greater threat to their lives? Is it possible to live through this war without choosing a side?