![]() ![]() Even if I found some scary, some dangerous, or some annoying, I felt like I was reading about real people. ![]() Jared drifts through his life, avoiding confrontations with his mother, but seemingly unable to avoid them with his peers, thanks to his sarcastic mouth.Īt times, thanks to Jared's intoxication or drug use, he wasn't sure if the weird things were real or hallucinations I like how Eden Robinson walks over that line separating drug-induced and fantastic/mythical. His maternal grandmother has long called him the son of Trickster, and doesn't appear to trust him.Įden Robinson has crafted a story I could not put down. Jared's life is fraught with anger, with lonliness, and recently, weirdness. Jared also helps his elderly neighbours, clearing snow and other tasks. Jared has been giving his father money while not telling his mother, who tends to rage about her former husband and his new family. ![]() Jared is struggling in school, and spends much of his time drinking or doing drugs, making marijuana-laced cookies, or helping others. Jared is sixteen years old and a good guy. Jared's mother is scary, and has hurt various boyfriends for threatening or hurting Jared. His parents have split up, and his father, a recovering drug addict, has a new family. Jared, the main character, lives with his mother. I've never read anything by Eden Robinson before, so this was a pleasant surprise. ![]()
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