“We hit and we kept on hitting; we were allowed to be what we were, frightened and vengeful — little animals, clawing at what we needed.”
Book:We the Animals
Quote by Justin Torres
Work
We the Animals
In this gripping narrative, the reader is taken on a journey through the formative years of a young boy named Joseph, whose life is intertwined with the complexities of his family dynamics and the rural landscape of upstate New York. The novel delves into the boy's struggle to understand his place in the world, as well as the challenges and joys of his family life. With a lyrical prose and vivid imagery, 'We the Animals' offers a poignant look at the human condition and the enduring power of family bonds. more
Author
Justin Torres
Justin Torres is an American novelist born in 1980. His works are celebrated for their profound social insight and depiction of Latin American life in the United States. Torres' debut novel, 'We the Kings,' won the National Book Award in 2012, propelling him into the spotlight as a prominent author. more
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