My first novel, 'Leaving Atlanta,' took at look at my hometown in the late 1970s, when the city was terrorized by a serial murderer that left at least 29 African-American children dead.

The adolescent protagonist is one of the hallmarks of American literature.

Have you come to terms with what’s going to happen between us?

Adolescence is a modern construct and very American in so many ways.

قد يعيش الإنسان في بلد منذ الخروج من الرحم وحتى الولوج في اللحد ، ولكنه يبقى عابرًا في زمان عابر

Because I’m attracted to you. Because you’re the poster child for contradictions and I enjoy each one of them. You’re funny when you’re being so damn serious. You have a kind heart and protective nature that reminds me so much of my father.