Bandy's Restola

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Set against the backdrop of a decaying California town in the 1980s, the story follows Pattie Monk, a withdrawn teenager grappling with the aftermath of her brother's tragic death. Emotionally isolated from her parents, she navigates her grief and identity crisis while encountering Duane Baty, a troubled trucker who evokes complex feelings within her. The narrative explores themes of surrealism, decay, and the quest for self-discovery amid a backdrop of economic decline and personal turmoil.