Joey

I'd like to say something about Joey. I think that he is an important character - why else would the novel begin with David's experience with Joey?? There must be some significance to the experience and the character. I also agree that the main character is alienated from the audience in the first few pages because of his reaction to his experience with Joey and the horrible ways he deals with his confusion. I understand that David must be confused and conflicted. But what about Joey?!?! How does he feel - not only did he share in the confusing and conflicting experience, but he was also left and forgotten and probably feels even more conflicted and horrible about the whole thing.

I think that this experience with Joey was shared by the author for a reason...there is something there. I'm sure of it.