Why did McCormick choose to write the novel in non-standard English? What are the narrative and stylistic benefits and/or disadvantages of this choice?

Because the novel is written in first-person, all the story’s events are filtered through Arn’s experience. Is Arn a reliable narrator? What are the advantages and disadvantages of telling the story from a single point-of-view?

What characterizes Arn’s relationship with the Khmer Rouge and how does it change over time?