Carnival

The carnival is a major setting in the novel as this is where Maise and Evan first meet. The lights of the carnival remind them of one another throughout the course of the novel.

Water Tower

Maise often goes to a water tower as a place where she can be alone with her thoughts and emotions. It is at this water tower that she meets Wesley Brown.

Room 209

Room 209 is the classroom at Riverland High where Evan teaches his film studies class.

Riverland High School

Riverland High School is the school Maise attends. It is the same school at which Evan is hired to teach a film studies class.

Derelict Gas Station

Maise waits at a derelict gas station for Evan to pick her up in his car so they can go to a motel together during their second sexual encounter.

Hiyam’s Party

It is at Hiyam...