Shreveport

Shreveport is the town in Louisiana where Nat and Darlene went to school together and fell in love. The couple lived in this town until they were forced out due to the fact that Darlene had a relationship with Nat while Nat was dating Hazel.

Darlene eventually returns to Shreveport after she leaves Delicious Farms. It is here where Darlene finally kicks her crack habit and starts living a healthy lifestyle. It is clear that Darlene returns here due to her previous life with Nat.

Houston

Houston is the city in Texas that Darlene and Eddie lived after Nat was murdered. According to Darlene, the reason they moved to this city was so Darlene could resist temptation. Eddie lives here for the majority of his younger and preteen years.

In the novel, Houston is described as a city infested with crime. Prostitutes wander the streets at night and...