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This Tale of Boyhood Is Brutal. It’s Also Unforgettable.

August 10, 2025

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In C. Mallon’s novel, a teenager’s night out with friends dissolves into a collision of catastrophes.

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This Tale of Boyhood Is Brutal. It’s Also Unforgettable.

In C. Mallon’s novel, a teenager’s night out with friends dissolves into a collision of catastrophes.

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