Rosemary Park thought her drama teacher Bryce Zehring “looked like a handsome JFK”.

It was cryptic that Mr. Z offered to be Rosemary’s friend. Further along in the book, we can expect to see whether Rosemary accepts his invitation.

Mr. Z:

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A mysterious naked girl is one of the Lurkers who hangs around Raymond van der Holt’s house (Tan, Lurkers, p. 33). Her black hair covers her countenance, more than a face mask could. She taunts him by slamming her nubile body against his window pane, leaving her imprint.

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I’m reading Lurkers by Sandi Tan. She’s on Twitter as @sanditan. Go follow her!

Mary-Sue Ireland is a newly minted heiress. She played her cards well to facilitate her anticipated windfall. Mary-Sue drives a red Mustang. Astute, she takes advantage of this rental vehicle to conserve her capital.

My drawings of inanimate objects are rusty. I hope to improve with practice.

Lurkers has many witty observations of life in the suburbs of California. There’s an infamous lurker in the form of a young naked girl, who appears to Raymond van der Holt, an ageing writer. Alas, he seems to prefer boy fans. Look out for the art on this lurker. Coming soon.

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