The Town is a coming of age, dystopian novel filled with action and violence. Max, the main character, leaves his safe life at the age of 17 because he feels he has no purpose. Upon his escape and banishment from the town he discovers that an unknown power is on a path to destroy his town. That’s when he finds he does have a purpose after all.The Town is a coming of age, dystopian novel filled with action and violence. Max, the main character, leaves his safe life at the age of 17 because he feels he has no purpose. Upon his escape and banishment from the town he discovers that an unknown power is on a path to destroy his town. That’s when he finds he does have a purpose after all. Throughout the novel, Max is reminded of one clear message: everything in our life isn’t always given, your journey is to find your purpose.