Jim - His attitude in the first book is very different to what I remember. I always remember him to have a quick temper but in book one he seems a little more sullen and ragey than normal. BUT I think this is understandable with the abuse that he had from Jonesy before Trixie and Honey met him. I never really thought about that abuse when I first read the books and the effects it would have on Jim in later life but this time around it saddened and shocked me. At one stage Jim tells of Jonesy tying him, hand and foot to a bed to keep him there after his first run away attempt. It makes me like his character more that he can go through that and still be the honourable, kind person he is at his core and it makes me happier for the life he ends up having.
Bobby Belden - I never realised it before but the age difference between Bobby and Trixie is almost the same as between me and my sister, Donna (the one who introduced me to Trixie). Add to that I'm the baby in a family of four :) I wonder if my sister ever felt as exasperated with me as Trixie got with Bobby? It helps me "get" Bobby a little more understanding that :)
Anyway, the Red Trailer....
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