“I'll tell you what's real. Real is that I was in jail for the past year, rooming with drug dealers and eating crap food your dog wouldn't touch. Real is not being able to wear your own frickin' underwear and showering with twenty-five other dicks every day while guards watch. Real is my next-door neighbor who walks like she's balancing on stilts because her leg is so fucked up from the accident. Brian, your perception of reality is totally off.”
This novel delves into the complexities of colonial rule and its consequences on a utopian island, offering a critical perspective on the effects of foreign domination on indigenous cultures. more
Simone Elkeles is an American author born on April 24, 1970. Her works primarily focus on the lives of teenagers and interpersonal relationships, winning widespread acclaim for her realistic and delicate writing style. more
“They were adapting to the shifting patterns of their prey.”
“Let's go get the slug gun and shoot some cats”
“Small world, huh?” She grinned lewdly. “Not particularly. I’d say you’ve just run out of material.”
“Matty, you are crazy, cuckoo, banana-crackers!”