![]() Martin taught Turtle to shoot when she was six-years-old, and the girl is now a dead shot, constantly practicing with and cleaning her weapons. Martin seems to believe the world is on the brink of collapse, and he's amassed a large supply of non-perishable foods, veterinary medical supplies (which he uses for people), and guns.lots and lots of guns. He often sermonizes about global warming, war in the Middle East, and other issues that demonstrate how flawed the human race is. Martin, who apparently works as a free-lance carpenter, is highly intelligent and well-read. Martin's pet name for Turtle is Kibble, but he's just as likely to refer to her as bitch or cunt - names she's adopted to think about herself and most other females. They live on a woodsy property in Mendocino, California, in a house that's falling apart. ![]() Julia Alveston, called Turtle, is a 14-year-old girl who - after her mother died years ago - has been raised by her father Martin. To me though, the book is disturbing and - in some places - quite horrific. The book relates an intense tale of an adolescent girl finding her voice - and guts - in very difficult circumstances. Other reviewers skewer the book for its graphic scenes of rape, violence, and psychological torture. ![]() Many reviewers praise this debut novel by Gabriel Tallent, citing the lyrical prose and powerful coming-of-age story.
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