Brutes A Novel
Brutes A Novel by Dizz Tate is a debut work published by Catapult on February 7, 2023. This 304-page novel explores the complexities of girlhood through a coming-of-age narrative set in Falls Landing, Florida, a town characterized by its theme parks and swampy lakes. The story follows a group of thirteen-year-old girls who become captivated by the local preacher’s daughter, Sammy, whose sudden disappearance leads them to uncover dark secrets about their community.
In Brutes, readers will find a vivid portrayal of friendship and the challenges that arise during adolescence. The narrative delves into themes of violence and the haunting realities of growing up, as the girls confront the consequences of their obsession with Sammy and the hidden truths of their town. Dizz Tate’s writing offers a unique perspective on the bonds of youth and the impact of loss, making this novel a thought-provoking exploration of the trials of girlhood.
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The Virgin Suicides meets The Florida Project in this wildly original debut—a coming-of-age story about the crucible of girlhood, from a writer of rare and startling talent
We would not be born out of sweetness, we were born out of rage, we felt it in our bones.
In Falls Landing, Florida—a place built of theme parks, swampy lakes, and scorched bougainvillea flowers—something sinister lurks in the deep. A gang of thirteen-year-old girls obsessively orbit around the local preacher’s daughter, Sammy. She is mesmerizing, older, and in love with Eddie. But suddenly, Sammy goes missing. Where is she? Watching from a distance, they edge ever closer to discovering a dark secret about their fame-hungry town and the cruel cost of a ticket out. What they see will continue to haunt them for the rest of their lives.
Through a darkly beautiful and brutally compelling lens, Dizz Tate captures the violence, horrors, and manic joys of girlhood. Brutes is a novel about the seemingly unbreakable bonds in the “we” of young friendship, and the moment it is broken forever.
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