Bandy's Restola

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Set in a struggling California town during the drought-stricken 1980s, the story follows Pattie Monk, a withdrawn sixteen-year-old grappling with the aftermath of her brother's tragic death. Emotionally neglected by her parents, she navigates her grief and identity amidst the surreal backdrop of a local truck stop, the Restola. The arrival of Duane Baty, a troubled trucker, complicates her feelings and highlights her internal conflict. This narrative explores themes of loss, identity, and the human quest for understanding in a decaying landscape.