If you don't have people that the reader cares about and stories that are gripping, you've got nothing.
Jennifer EganThe world is full of shitheads, Rhea. Donโt listen to themโlisten to me. And I know that Lou is one of those shitheads. But I listen.
Jennifer EganStu walked Bennie over to Chris in the chair and parted his hair to reveal some tan little creatures the size of poppy seeds moving around on his scalp. Bennie felt himself grow faint.'Lice' the barber whispered.'They get it at school'. 'But he goes to private school' Bernie had blurted.'In Crandale,New York!
Jennifer Egan