Can Love Be the Answer to a Problem You Never Knew Existed?
Corey Calhoun starts off our story as a teenager with a complicated relationship with love. Desperate for his mother’s love, a love that is rarely reciprocated, he learns to revel in the beauty of isolation rather than connection. Unaware how much the absence of love impacts his life, he creates a reality where his inner world is the only world that matters. But deep down he knows he has more to give, that the world has more to offer.
The Recipients of Corey’s Love
Explore a comprehensive examination of the theme, revealing its profound influence on the narrative and characters.
Mom
Complicated
From cold and recalcitrant to affectionate and generous overnight. How is Corey supposed to feel?
Dad
Distant
Corey has only pictures to remember his dad by. He has a distant memory of their mutual adoration.
Caleb
Reluctant
Appearing suddenly, and without warning, Corey battles his feelings about Caleb constantly throughout.
Benny D
Brotherly
The only source of consistent love in his life, Corey and Benny D often feel more like brothers than friends.
