“...The men eyed her with the automatic mix of curiosity, lust, and aesthetic judgment they always gave young women, subject to object, the way you'd stare at an animal. She pretended not to notice. To remind them she was a person was too much effort. Objects bore no guilt.”
This book delves into the complexities of human nature, set against a backdrop of mystery and danger. more
Janet Fitch is a renowned American contemporary author, born on November 9, 1955, in California. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, with notable titles including 'The Geeks' and 'Paint It Black'. more
“She was not used to being cruel, but he had taught her how.”
“History is a river that never ends. Today is history, and I am here at the fountainhead.”