In The Reader Is the Protagonist, Karen Palmer is looking for an escape from her old life with her two daughters and new husband by her side. They travel by car with new names and Karen with newfound hope that maybe, if they're lucky, they won't be found. The book could be considered a literacy narrative, as Karen contemplates her love for books and how she ends up distancing herself from them. She reflects on literature while reading to her daughters, and in the end, she finally has her own tucked in her side. The story follows the precise timeline from the moment Karen gets in a car and she goes on to explain the criminal who was her husband. He was abusive both during their relationship and after, and she showcases that as the story progresses.  That's what makes this a literacy narrative, the narrator is telling a story. She's not just telling us what happened but she's showing us using dialogue and description. She adds the element of suspense, leaving the reader at the edge their seats, eager for more. Including such structure is what makes the story an enticing read.