LIFE IS A SHORT STORY. MAKE IT COZY. KEEP IT WEIRD.
Storyteller, Mostly-Lovable Weirdo, Makeshift Minimalist and Future Best Selling Author
Raised up in a junkyard, various state parks, campgrounds, truck stops, and eventually a favorite drug dealer's driveway, it was inevitable that CJ Carmike would turn out a little abnormal. The youngest of three kids, she spent her childhood on the road in a 280 sq. ft. decommissioned school bus.
Slow Man by J.M. Coetzee is a surprisingly enjoyable journey into the human emotions of growing older. After being hit while riding his bike, Paul struggles with the realization that as he ages he has no choice but to depend on other humans. His solitude and independence were once a source of pride, but now caused hopelessness, frustration, and a desperate need to find love before he dies. His reflections on life, love, death, and desire will inspire you long after you read the last page.
There is one character that is over the top, but not always in an enjoyable way. I found myself skimming some of her sections before realizing that she was, perhaps, the most integral character in the story. If you find her aggressive prose annoying, push past it. It will be worth it!
