Conversational and Open
Doesn't it feel like we're just chilling with Andy and his pals? That's probably because the writing style is uncomplicated and conversational, which makes this book a very quick read. The first line of dialogue is a great example of Draper's writing style:
Hey, Rob! Live game, man. You be flyin' with the hoops, man! Swoosh! Ain't nobody better, 'cept maybe me. (2.1)
It is straightforward, open, and it sounds like it came from the mouth of a teenager. While the writing switches back and forth between speakers and mediums (essay, letter, poem, and such), it is kept conversational, with youthful and light language.
The narrative also jumps around from character to character, giving us different perspectives on the story as it unfolds. For more on this, be sure to check out the "Narrator Point of View" section.