Here They Come

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Set against the backdrop of 1970s New York, the story follows a perceptive thirteen-year-old girl navigating a chaotic family life marked by an alcoholic grandmother, an absent father, and a struggling mother. As she grapples with her complex home dynamics and the challenges of her environment, including unsettling encounters with a local vendor, her resilience shines through. The narrative captures the harsh realities of adolescence amidst a vibrant yet often oppressive urban landscape.