Tuesday, December 3, 2019

"Things that Happened Before the Earthquake"


I really enjoyed this one. It's sort of a crazy, delightful ride told through the eyes of a high school girl, whose family moves to L.A. from Italy. In the opening scene, the family is on a beach naked, along with their grandma, who is also topless. They end up getting a ticket. This kind of set  the tone for this entertaining, adventurous novel. The family has decided to move here so the dad can pursue a career in filmmaking. We tag along as the young protagonist encounters the expected rites of passage including drugs, sexual adventures, identity crises, and more. It's a fun, wild ride where you have no idea where you're going, but enjoy every stop on the journey! 



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