The Queen of Everything
The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti, published by Scholastic in 2003, is a 372-page work written in English. This novel follows high school junior Jordan Mackenzie as she navigates the complexities of her fractured family life, including her father’s unexpected relationship with Gayle d’Angelo, a married woman. As Jordan grapples with her father’s changing behavior and the implications of his choices, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and challenges.
Readers will encounter themes of family dynamics and the impact of adult relationships on young lives. The story delves into Jordan’s struggles with her identity and the chaos that ensues from her father’s affair, ultimately leading to a violent and disturbing climax. This edition invites readers to explore the nuances of familial bonds and the often tumultuous journey of adolescence within the context of contemporary American life.
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“People ask me all the time what having Vince Mackenzie for a father was like. What they mean is: was he always crazy? Did he walk around the kitchen with an ice pick in the pocket of his flannel bathrobe as he poured himself a cup of coffee?” High school junior Jordan Mackenzie’s life was pretty typical: fractured family, new boyfriend, dead-end job. Then came Gayle d’Angelo. Jordan knew her father was dating Gayle and that Gayle was married. Her father was becoming someone she didn’t recognise anymore, but what could she do about it? And how could she – how could anyone – have possibly guessed that this illicit love affair would explode in such a violent and disturbing way?
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