Kids of Appetite
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Funny, sweet, utterly heart-wrenching." Entertainment Weekly
The New York Times bestseller from the critically acclaimed author of Mosquitoland
Victor Benucci and Madeline Falco have a story to tell.
It begins with the death of...
The New York Times bestseller from the critically acclaimed author of Mosquitoland
Victor Benucci and Madeline Falco have a story to tell.
It begins with the death of...
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"Funny, sweet, utterly heart-wrenching." Entertainment WeeklyThe New York Times bestseller from the critically acclaimed author of Mosquitoland
Victor Benucci and Madeline Falco have a story to tell.
It begins with the death of Vic s father.
It ends with the murder of Mad s uncle.
The Hackensack Police Department would very much like to hear it.
But in order to tell their story, Vic and Mad must focus on all the chapters in between.
This is a story about:
1. A coded mission to scatter ashes across New Jersey.
2. The momentous nature of the Palisades in winter.
3. One dormant submarine.
4. Two songs about flowers.
5. Being cool in the traditional sense.
6. Sunsets & ice cream & orchards & graveyards.
7. Simultaneous extreme opposites.
8. A narrow escape from a war-torn country.
9. A story collector.
10. How to listen to someone who does not talk.
11. Falling in love with a painting.
12. Falling in love with a song.
13. Falling in love.
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Chapter 1The Momentous Multitudes
(or, Gird Thy Silly, Futile Selves)
Interrogation Room #3
Bruno Victor Benucci III & Sergeant S. Mendes
December 19 // 3:12 p.m.
Consider this: billions of people in the world, each with billions of I ams. I am a quiet observer, a champion wallflower. I am a lover of art, the Mets, the memory of Dad. I represent approximately one seven-billionth of the population; these are my momentous multitudes, and that s just for starters.
It begins with my friends.
What does?
My story, I say.
Only that s not quite right. I have to go back further than that, before we were friends, back when it was just . . .
. . .
Okay, got it.
I ve fallen in love something like a thousand times.
Mendes smiles a little, nudges the digital recorder closer. I m sorry you said . . . you ve fallen in love?
A thousand times, I say, running both hands through my hair.
I used to think love was bound by numbers: first kisses, second dances, infinite heartbreaks. I used to think numbers outlasted the love itself, surviving in the dark corners of the demolished heart. I used to think love was heavy and hard.
I don t think those things anymore.
I am a Super Racehorse.
You re a what? asks Mendes, her eyes at once tough and tired.
Nothing. Where s your uniform?
She wears a tweed skirt with a fitted jacket and flowy blouse. I quietly observe her brown eyes, very intense, and were it not for the baggy pillows, and the crow s feet framing her features like facial parentheses quite pretty. I quietly observe the slight creases on her hands and neck, indicative of premature aging. I quietly observe the absence of a wedding ring. I quietly observe her dark hair, shoulder-length with just a lingering shadow of shape and style.
Parenthetical, slight, absence, lingering: the momentous multitudes of Mendes, it seems, are found in the
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hushed footnote.
Technically, I m off duty, she says. Plus, I m a sergeant, so I don t always have to wear a uniform.
So you re the one in charge, right?
I report to Lieutenant Bell, but this is my case if that s what you re asking.
I reach under my chair, pull my Visine out of the front pocket of my backpack, and apply a quick drop in each eye.
Victor, you ve been missing eight days. Then this morning you and she shuffles through papers until finding the one she s looking for Madeline Falco march in here, practically holding hands with Mbemba Bahizire Kabongo, aka Baz, the primary suspect in our murder investigation.
I wasn t holding hands with Baz. And he s no murderer.
You don t think so?
I know so.
Mendes gives me a pity-smile, the kind of smile that frowns. He just turned himself in, Vic. That, plus his DNA is on the murder weapon. We have more than enough to put Kabongo behind bars for a very long time. What I m hoping you might shed some light on is how you go from running out the front door of your own home eight days ago, to walking in here this morning. You said you have a story to tell. So tell it.
This morning s memory is fresh, Baz s voice ingrained in my brain. Diversion tactics, Vic. They will need time. And we must give it to them.
Every girl who wears eyeliner, I say.
. . .
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Technically, I m off duty, she says. Plus, I m a sergeant, so I don t always have to wear a uniform.
So you re the one in charge, right?
I report to Lieutenant Bell, but this is my case if that s what you re asking.
I reach under my chair, pull my Visine out of the front pocket of my backpack, and apply a quick drop in each eye.
Victor, you ve been missing eight days. Then this morning you and she shuffles through papers until finding the one she s looking for Madeline Falco march in here, practically holding hands with Mbemba Bahizire Kabongo, aka Baz, the primary suspect in our murder investigation.
I wasn t holding hands with Baz. And he s no murderer.
You don t think so?
I know so.
Mendes gives me a pity-smile, the kind of smile that frowns. He just turned himself in, Vic. That, plus his DNA is on the murder weapon. We have more than enough to put Kabongo behind bars for a very long time. What I m hoping you might shed some light on is how you go from running out the front door of your own home eight days ago, to walking in here this morning. You said you have a story to tell. So tell it.
This morning s memory is fresh, Baz s voice ingrained in my brain. Diversion tactics, Vic. They will need time. And we must give it to them.
Every girl who wears eyeliner, I say.
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Autoren-Porträt von David Arnold
David Arnold is the New York Times bestselling author of The Electric Kingdom, Mosquitoland, Kids of Appetite, and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik, which has been optioned for film by Paramount. He has won the Southern Book Prize and the Great Lakes Book Award, and was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for his debut. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife and son.Learn more at davidarnoldbooks.com and follow him on Instagram @iamdavidarnold and Twitter @roofbeam.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: David Arnold
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 14 Jahre
- 2017, 368 Seiten, Maße: 13,6 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Speak
- ISBN-10: 0147513669
- ISBN-13: 9780147513663
- Erscheinungsdatum: 18.04.2018
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016 An Amazon Best Book of the Year 2016: Young Adult A Junior Library Guild selection An ABA Indies Choice Young Adult Honor book 2017 Kids' Indie Next List "Top Ten" Pick (Autumn 2016) A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2017 A Southern Living Best Book of 2016 A Bank Street CBC Best Book of the Year 2017"Arnold s funny and touching second novel is about many things: making peace with the past; the families we create; abstract painting; and what it means to be a 'genuine heart-thinker' . . . Arnold has a talent for stringing together words in just the right, jumbled order. His sentences are arrows." The New York Times Book Review
"[In] David Arnold s follow-up to last year s wonderful Mosquitoland . . . Arnold continues to show mastery in crafting relatable teens struggling with dark circumstances . . . They re a highly enjoyable bunch of outsiders. USA Today
"Funny, sweet, utterly heart-wrenching." Entertainment Weekly
"A gorgeous, insightful, big-hearted joy of a book. Kids of Appetite made me fall in love with the world a little bit more." Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything
"Kids of Appetite is one of the most honest, emotional, human books I have ever read. You will feel it. This one's a life-changer." Becky Albertalli, Morris Award winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
"Showcases a memorable cast of outsiders carving out space for themselves . . . Arnold writes with a Hinton-esque depth and rawness." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Luminous and deeply affecting . . . Beautifully written with compelling voices, evocative allusions and metaphors, and pithy
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aphorisms, this offers the sentimental cleansing (the kind that comes with tears) that books do best, admirably living up to Mad s own favorite book, The Outsiders, in its path through tragedy to blessing." BCCB, starred review
"Expert pacing . . . Arnold s memorable characters feel real, and their story compels till the end." Entertainment Weekly
"Spot-on pacing and lovely wordsmithing. Sophisticated teen readers will love this." Kirkus Reviews
"Arnold's prose is sharp and observant, his pacing restrained, revealing each character s backstory gradually while also setting up a murder investigation that keeps readers guessing until the second it doesn t. Vic constantly refers to life revelations from his father, including the idea of simultaneous extreme opposites a concept that, given all the laugh-cries to be had in his emotionally well-wrought novel, Arnold motherfrakking nails." The Horn Book
"Arnold offers a heartfelt tale that entwines ferocity with quirk, loss with first love, and beauty with asymmetry . . . Philosophical teens drawn to themes of belonging will revel in his latest." Booklist
"This literary novel will satisfy teens looking for a quirky read . . . The writing is lush and lovely." School Library Journal
"A big-hearted book that will make you feel nostalgic for your teen years, Kids of Appetite will leave you cry-laughing until the very last page." Brit + Co.
"Raw, honest, and incredibly affecting." Bustle
"Passion, honesty and energy radiate off every page of this memorable book." Justine magazine
"Arnold gives the reader a complex plot that incorporates many of the complexities of life. The diverse group of characters substantiates the culmination of the plot and the police investigation. A great book." VOYA
"With Kids of Appetite, [Arnold] brings the same intense emotion and stunning prose that made Mosquitoland such a perfect book, and takes on some bigger challenges." Book Riot
Equal parts S.E. Hinton s The Outsiders and The Breakfast Club . . . Every line is purposeful, and Arnold s sentence craftsmanship is perfection. Clarion-Ledger
This book will leave you smiling from the inside out, in the best way possible. The Morning Call
- Kids' Indie Next List "Top Ten" Pick (Autumn 2016)
- A Junior Library Guild selection
Praise for David Arnold's Mosquitoland:
"Arnold proves his worth as a top-notch storyteller on his first literary go-round, which is reminiscent of Ferris Bueller's Day Off if done by John Hughes with Jack Kerouac. . . Mosquitoland stings in all the right places, which is why it will no doubt be many teenagers' new favorite book and win over the crustiest old-timer, too." USA Today
"David Arnold combines brio with compassion in this captivating first novel, which holds surprises, big and small, right to the end. . . Illuminating" The Washington Post
"David Arnold's sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud debut. . . speaks to the sweetness of life, the courage of love and the blinkers that adolescents may need to remove to see what is truly around them." Wall Street Journal
"It's a breath of fresh air when a novel like David Arnold's Mosquitoland bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone. . . like any odyssey worth embarking on, what the heroine and the reader finds along the way is far more interesting than we ever could have expected. Entertainment Weekly
"Memorable" People
"One of the most talked about books of the year" Teen Vogue
"In Mosquitoland, David Arnold has created one of the most unique narrative voices to show up in the world of young adult fiction. I don't remember life before Mim, and I don't want to. Mosquitoland is equal parts sharp, sad, and surreal. This book is genius, war paint and all."
John Corey Whaley, Printz-winning author of Where Things Come Back
David Arnold s writing is both heartfelt and hilarious. You will fall in love with Mim, even as her grand journey will keep you guessing. Mosquitoland reminds us that sometimes imperfect is just perfect.
Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray
Arnold pens a stunning debut, showcasing a cast of dynamic characters. . . Mesmerizing. Kirkus, starred review
Wholly enjoyable. . . There is no shortage of humor in Mim s musings, interspersed with tender scenes and a few heart-pounding surprises. Mim s triumphant evolution is well worth the journey. Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Arnold boldly tackles mental illness and despair, and sexual assault and sexual identity, without ever once losing the bigheartedness of the story. . . In the words of one of Mim's Greyhound seatmates, Mosquitoland has pizazz lots and lots of it." Booklist, starred review
"Arnold s characters are captivating and believable. . . This is a very engaging and compelling story about individuals who succeed or fail to manage life s challenges. An action-packed thriller with a touch of humor and romance." School Library Connection, starred review
"Arnold skillfully sets up doubts in readers' minds about how reliable Mim's impressions are, even as her razor-sharp humor and intelligence make us want to believe her. David Arnold is a write to watch." Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Expert pacing . . . Arnold s memorable characters feel real, and their story compels till the end." Entertainment Weekly
"Spot-on pacing and lovely wordsmithing. Sophisticated teen readers will love this." Kirkus Reviews
"Arnold's prose is sharp and observant, his pacing restrained, revealing each character s backstory gradually while also setting up a murder investigation that keeps readers guessing until the second it doesn t. Vic constantly refers to life revelations from his father, including the idea of simultaneous extreme opposites a concept that, given all the laugh-cries to be had in his emotionally well-wrought novel, Arnold motherfrakking nails." The Horn Book
"Arnold offers a heartfelt tale that entwines ferocity with quirk, loss with first love, and beauty with asymmetry . . . Philosophical teens drawn to themes of belonging will revel in his latest." Booklist
"This literary novel will satisfy teens looking for a quirky read . . . The writing is lush and lovely." School Library Journal
"A big-hearted book that will make you feel nostalgic for your teen years, Kids of Appetite will leave you cry-laughing until the very last page." Brit + Co.
"Raw, honest, and incredibly affecting." Bustle
"Passion, honesty and energy radiate off every page of this memorable book." Justine magazine
"Arnold gives the reader a complex plot that incorporates many of the complexities of life. The diverse group of characters substantiates the culmination of the plot and the police investigation. A great book." VOYA
"With Kids of Appetite, [Arnold] brings the same intense emotion and stunning prose that made Mosquitoland such a perfect book, and takes on some bigger challenges." Book Riot
Equal parts S.E. Hinton s The Outsiders and The Breakfast Club . . . Every line is purposeful, and Arnold s sentence craftsmanship is perfection. Clarion-Ledger
This book will leave you smiling from the inside out, in the best way possible. The Morning Call
- Kids' Indie Next List "Top Ten" Pick (Autumn 2016)
- A Junior Library Guild selection
Praise for David Arnold's Mosquitoland:
"Arnold proves his worth as a top-notch storyteller on his first literary go-round, which is reminiscent of Ferris Bueller's Day Off if done by John Hughes with Jack Kerouac. . . Mosquitoland stings in all the right places, which is why it will no doubt be many teenagers' new favorite book and win over the crustiest old-timer, too." USA Today
"David Arnold combines brio with compassion in this captivating first novel, which holds surprises, big and small, right to the end. . . Illuminating" The Washington Post
"David Arnold's sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud debut. . . speaks to the sweetness of life, the courage of love and the blinkers that adolescents may need to remove to see what is truly around them." Wall Street Journal
"It's a breath of fresh air when a novel like David Arnold's Mosquitoland bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone. . . like any odyssey worth embarking on, what the heroine and the reader finds along the way is far more interesting than we ever could have expected. Entertainment Weekly
"Memorable" People
"One of the most talked about books of the year" Teen Vogue
"In Mosquitoland, David Arnold has created one of the most unique narrative voices to show up in the world of young adult fiction. I don't remember life before Mim, and I don't want to. Mosquitoland is equal parts sharp, sad, and surreal. This book is genius, war paint and all."
John Corey Whaley, Printz-winning author of Where Things Come Back
David Arnold s writing is both heartfelt and hilarious. You will fall in love with Mim, even as her grand journey will keep you guessing. Mosquitoland reminds us that sometimes imperfect is just perfect.
Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray
Arnold pens a stunning debut, showcasing a cast of dynamic characters. . . Mesmerizing. Kirkus, starred review
Wholly enjoyable. . . There is no shortage of humor in Mim s musings, interspersed with tender scenes and a few heart-pounding surprises. Mim s triumphant evolution is well worth the journey. Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Arnold boldly tackles mental illness and despair, and sexual assault and sexual identity, without ever once losing the bigheartedness of the story. . . In the words of one of Mim's Greyhound seatmates, Mosquitoland has pizazz lots and lots of it." Booklist, starred review
"Arnold s characters are captivating and believable. . . This is a very engaging and compelling story about individuals who succeed or fail to manage life s challenges. An action-packed thriller with a touch of humor and romance." School Library Connection, starred review
"Arnold skillfully sets up doubts in readers' minds about how reliable Mim's impressions are, even as her razor-sharp humor and intelligence make us want to believe her. David Arnold is a write to watch." Shelf Awareness, starred review
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