2. DEVIL'S PASS, Characters

CHARACTERS

In Devil's Pass, there is one main character, Jim Webb, a seventeen-year old who left home is now living on the streets, sent on a mission into the Northwest territories as said by his grandfather's will.  The book gives a great personality and background to Webb, with many events happening in the current plot tying in with Webb's past life allowing greater understanding of Webb's characters. Also, there are often flashbacks, letting you know what  led up to the start of Webb's voyage. 

A problem is how characters just slip in and out of Webb's life. The book seemed to be making Stephanie a big character at the start,  often appearing and catching Webb's attention. Then she just disappears by the 22nd page. Then, as the hike begins, George also seems to be a very large character, reminding Webb of his late grandfather. However, he goes too, albeit later on. Then there is the case with Brent. At the climax of the story, Brent, the main antagonist, hunts down Webb when they are attacked by a grizzly bear. Webb flees, but risks his life trying to save Brent, which he does. then after firing a emergency signal and medical help supposedly arriving, Brent too disappears from Webb's life without a word or trace.

Also, other than Webb, the characters were all thinly sketched, with little detail put into them. 

Fine job, I'd say, but should have kept note on some of the other characters.