Alabaster

Alabaster

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2006 · English · Hardcover · 8 editions
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In the oppressive heat of a South Georgia summer, an albino girl embarks on a haunting journey through desolate backroads. The sun bears down unforgivingly, illuminating her pale skin as she traverses the vast, lonely landscape that seems to both swallow and echo her presence. Each step she takes reveals the stark reality of her existence, a life intertwined with shadows and whispers of the past.

As she follows the pull of an unknown force, the girl becomes entangled in a web of mysteries that challenge her understanding of identity and belonging. The imagery of the sun-scorched environment reflects her internal struggles, mirroring her quest for purpose amid the bleakness surrounding her. The road stretches ahead, winding through a world rich with untold stories and haunted by the specters of those who came before.

Throughout her odyssey, she encounters other lost souls, each carrying their own burdens and tales of despair. These encounters deepen her sense of isolation, even as they illuminate pathways she never anticipated. The journey becomes not just a physical one but a metaphoric exploration of self, as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her existence in a world that often feels both cruel and mesmerizing.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 182 pages
Language English
Published Jan 1, 2006
Publisher Subterranean
Editions 8 editions
ISBN-10 1596060603
ISBN-13 9781596060609

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