Against the World Womens Issues Narushige's steadfast compassion

Narushige's steadfast compassion

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

Told in the beguiling voice of a narrator who is fish

It's easy to forget the point of it all: this is supposed to be fun

character interviews

Against the World Womens Issues Narushige's steadfast compassionRobin, a fiery red head, arrives home from her freshman year of nursing school, to discover her home is slated for demolition for upscale housing she can't afford. Her summer vacation devolves into a chaotic circus of exploration of sexuality, violence, and tragedy. Then, thieving by an ex friend threatens Robin's job and brings her to court; but that's not all. Robin's summer spins further out of control when the unanticipated reunion with her