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Summary of Down the Drain by Julia Fox

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THE AMERICAN DREAM

In 1996, the protagonist lands in New York City, having spent the last few years in Saronno, a small town in the province of Varese. Despite her basic knowledge of the English language, she feels more comfortable speaking her native tongue, Italian. The city feels like the remnants of a once- Charming little town, but she sees past the shitty Grati coating the pastel pink-colored walls.

The protagonist is no stranger to the city, having been there multiple times before. Today, she feels like the first time seeing it through brandnew eyes. The humidity is heavy in the air, and the commotion is overwhelming. The protagonist notices that the billboards advertising movies depict guns and violence, and there are no naked women.

The protagonist feels small in comparison to her small town, but not in an insigni cant way. She takes a deep inhale and recognizes the unique blend of roasted peanuts, molten concrete, and car exhaust that triggers her memory. Her dad pulls her back in by the back of her collar, and the ride feels forever long as the car crawls through the gridlocked rush-hour streets.

The protagonist starts to feel insignificant and inconsequential, even a nuisance. The protagonist's journey through New York City is filled with excitement and uncertainty, as she navigates the city and the unfamiliar surroundings.

The narrator's father, Javier, takes his daughter Julia to a towering building with rusty gray bricks and an emerald-green awning. He introduces her as his daughter and warns her that the address is his address for future emergencies. Julia is shocked by this and asks him about the value of their new home. His father takes her on a grand tour of the place, which feels massive and luxurious.

Julia's room is covered in plastic sheets, shielding furniture from paint splatter. He then shows her the bedroom, which is covered in sheets of plastic and filled with sunlight. She is overjoyed to finally have a room of her own like the kids on TV.

Julia's family never had the luxury of solitude at their grandpa's, living on top of each other in the same small one-bedroom apartment their mom grew up in. They shared the living room and shared the living room with their brother. Grandpa would make them zabaglione, put on music, and record them dancing.

The last time they were homeless in New York, they stayed at various family members' homes, including a dingy squat house in Chinatown. A fight broke out while they were asleep, and the family never spoke of it again. After that, they began sleeping at their dad's job sites, such as a beautiful townhouse on the Upper West Side. The family hired his dad to do a partial renovation, and the family even cuddled on the couch by the fireplace in the evenings.

The narrator's mother, who had been living with her family in a foreign city, moved into a twenty-foot sailboat with no heating or proper plumbing. The tension between the parents worsened, and the mother began to cry. She had higher expectations for her life, but her father refused to let her down. At four years old, the narrator pleaded with her father to give her passports, which he eventually gave her.

The narrator's grandparents, who claim to be both their mom and dad, provide them with a small pension and delicious food. They enjoy going to the emergency room, especially getting shots, and the warm, calming sensation of knowing they are being taken care of. Grandpa often comments on the parents' lazy parenting skills, and the narrator can count on one hand the number of times her mom took them to the movies or to a playground.

The narrator's mother often commented on their parents' lazy parenting skills, and the narrator was surprised when she gave him a cigarette instead of throwing it on the ground. The narrator also learned that they didn't have much money, so they would often take things from their parents. One time, the narrator was caught red-handed buying bubble gum from the supermarket, and the mother asked him for a piece of gum before driving home.

The author describes their family's life in Italy, where their mother never had them baptized and their grandfather insists on keeping the windows wide open as a precautionary measure in case of bombing. They live in a cold marble house with a small fan to save on gas and electricity. Grandpa has PTSD from the war and is haunted by the loss of his two brothers during battle.

The author is excited to be in New York with their dad, but they miss their grandfather who rarely ventured out after their grandma died. He raised two wild kids alone and enjoyed spending time together. One night, they would recite prayers and sing the same verse of the only lullaby he knew.

The author's dad invites her to meet someone who just moved in, and she is immediately intrigued by her. She meets Sharon, a Jewish American princess who spends most of her time in her room. She has a law degree but doesn't practice law. She also oats in and out of the building, making drugstore runs and taking the dog for walks.

Sharon and Josh split their time between Long Island and the city. The author usually visits their place when they're in town and Long Island, sneaking out of their bedroom window to play video games and watch MTV. They leave behind delicious cans of Chef Boyardee, which the author enjoys more than the Hamburger Helper at their apartment.

The author enjoys modeling Sharon's clothes in the mirror and discovering two ID cards with different birthdays, which match her age. They find Polaroids of her when she was younger, dressed like a groupie, backstage at various rock concerts.

Josh and the narrator are often involved in criminal activities, such as breaking into neighbors' homes or stealing items. Josh acts as a surrogate little brother to the narrator, filling the void left by the absence of their actual brother, Chris. They spend time together, acting like siblings, and sometimes even break into neighbor Sharon's apartment.

The narrator's dad is strict about not allowing her to watch daytime television, fearing it might rot her brain. However, she enjoys reading books and steals from stores without being caught. She also steals money from her parents' wallet, hoping to become rich when she grows up.

The narrator's father works a lot, and when he comes home, he is always tired and in a bad mood. However, for the first time in her life, she has some independence and starts to form a new identity. She learns to care for herself and enjoys spending time with her dad, such as going to Central Park and renting movies on VHS. On weekends, they go to the diner and teach her how to read and write in English.

Despite her struggles, the narrator misses her mom, brother, and grandpa. She dreams of being a big girl and misses the comfort of her grandpa. Josh and the narrator's relationship is strained, but they continue to bond and grow together.

In summary, the narrator's experiences with Josh and her family provide a glimpse into their lives and the challenges they face. The narrator's struggle with language and social interactions highlights the importance of maintaining a sense of belonging and independence.

The text is about a young girl named Milla Jovovich who is raised by her father and aunt, Margaret. They spend time together, visiting museums, theaters, and ballets, and the girl enjoys people-watching. However, their relationship is strained when their mother tells them that their grandmother and aunt are mentally ill, which affects the girl's perception of their relationship.

The girl's father encourages her to prepare for school and buys her shoes at Modell's. She is initially hesitant to buy expensive shoes but eventually agrees to buy red high-tops instead. The girl is taken to see The Fifth Element, a movie that impresses the girl with Milla Jovovich's hair and clothing.

Milla Jovovich is offered a role in a small indie film by her dad's friend Nathan, who asks for a small investment from her father. The movie is set in Queens and the girl stars in one scene, but it is repetitive and underwhelming. This is one of many bad investments on her dad's part, as Nathan was found guilty of murdering the director of Fire Dancer after an argument over nances led to Nathan being found guilty of murdering the director.

The story ends with the girl's father recognizing her talent and offering to put her in a movie if she behaves. However, the movie is later canceled due to Nathan's involvement in the murder of the director, which caused a delay in its completion. The girl's family continues to struggle with their relationship and the impact it has on their lives.

BIG GIRL

The protagonist feels a strange sensation in her panties while playing Pokémon cards with friends.

Impressum

Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Tag der Veröffentlichung: 20.10.2023
ISBN: 978-3-7554-5787-9

Widmung:
Julia Fox's book, Down the Drain, is a captivating exploration of her life and journey towards cultural supremacy. It chronicles her struggles with her parents, drug addiction, and her relationship with "The Artist," making it a viral literary masterpiece.

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