Oddly enough, I was most struck by the fact that the main character in this novel references indie/alternative bands from the story's time period, but otherwise seems more like the type to listen to Top 40. The novel presents a regular gal who picks up a bad drug habit that leads to self (and other) destruction. Perhaps the incongruous indie rock stands out because O'Nan otherwise does such a good job of crafting his protagonist, Marjorie, as a typical small town girl whose life got derailed by a serious drug problem. Had she listened to The Cars instead of Husker Du, I would have bought it hook, line and sinker. Still, O'Nan delivers a fine addition to the noir genre. Recommended.
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