Paradise

Paradise is the town in Africa where Darling and her friends grow up. Because of the civil unrest in the country, Darling’s mother ends up sending Darling to Michigan to live with Mother’s twin sister, Fostalina.

Michigan

Michigan is where Aunt Fostalina lives. It is where Darling moves to when she comes from Paradise. At first, they live in Detroit, but then they move to Kalamazoo.

Budapest

Budapest is where Darling and her friends go to hunt for guavas. It is where they meet the photographer lady that is from England.

Cemetery

There is a cemetery across the street from Darling's house in Michigan. Darling stares at all of the ornate gravestones. She wishes that her own father could be buried in such a nice cemetery.

Fambeki

Fambeki is a mountain in Paradise. MotherLove attends a church on Fambeki. Darling goes up Fambeki to...