Darius in the Meantime
Darius in the Meantime by Devin Liddell, published by iUniverse in April 2007, is a literary work that explores the complexities of a young man’s life after college. This edition spans 152 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Darius, an unlikely bank robber who, after graduating from a Seattle university, finds himself grappling with personal crises, including a recent breakup and the aftermath of his father’s suicide attempt. As he navigates his new reality, Darius’s actions reflect a struggle between his past and the uncertain future ahead.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of coming of age and crime, capturing the tension between societal expectations and personal identity. Darius’s journey unfolds in the unexpected moments between graduation and his decision to rob a bank, offering insights into the contradictions faced by many young adults. The book presents a blend of humor and seriousness, providing a unique perspective on the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.
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Looking at my eyes behind the black mask, I tell myself that I’m not too far away from being a criminal. Life is in the props and I have a mask and a gun. The right props can turn you from someone the world pushes around into someone who pushes around the world.
Meet Darius, an unlikely bank robber. Recently graduated from a Seattle university, he’s just spent three days in a Parisian hospital recovering from pneumonia, and his lack of machismo has inspired his younger girlfriend to dump him. But now Darius’ reality is in flux. He’s on the run from his father’s botched suicide attempt, a very boring job with an insurance company, and his lost sense of danger and potency. For Darius, waving a gun at a bank teller becomes a rejection of the life ahead of him, and, at the same time, an apology for the life behind him.
Darius in the Meantime chronicles a young man’s trajectory immediately after college, charting the unexpected spaces between a graduation ceremony and a bank robbery-between cap and gown and balaclava and gun. At once comic and searing, Darius in the Meantime gives a clear voice to the tensions and contradictions every graduate faces.
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