“Time is a thief, but he's not subtle. He's a thug. And youth is a little old lady walking through the park with a pocketbook full of cash. You want to avoid being like youth? You want to keep time from robbing you? Hold on for dear life, boys. When time tries to snatch something from you, just grab tighter. Don't let go. That's what memory is. Not letting go.”
Sutton is a novel that delves into the lives of its inhabitants, focusing on the rise and fall of a prominent family. The story is set against the backdrop of the 1930s, capturing the social and political dynamics of the era. The narrative follows the ambitions and conflicts of the main characters, offering a rich tapestry of human emotions and societal changes. more
“Sometimes, those monsters seem worse simply because we haven't turned on the lights.”
“Yeah, says the Newsday reporter, he's a real pacifist. He's the Gandhi of Gangsters.”
“You came," he whispered. "Sorry it took me a minute to find my way.”