This is a book of short stories from BJ Novak, or Ryan from The Office. There are references to well-known fables, great authors, silly events, and both ordinary and extraordinary moments in life.
"The smell of any of it. It takes me right back. To those moments when the night is just starting, when you know you're about to get into trouble. It feels so good, the beginning."
Categorized as a mystery, we found that Apples Never Fall is not your common mystery setup but rather a look at the family system and how many family members thoughts and feelings intertwine. It explores the complexities of many relationships - siblings, lovers, parents, and more.
"Alaki do not yield. You conquer or you die. For an alaki - for any warrior - death should be a familiar friend, an old partner you greet before you step onto the battlefield. Do not fear it, do not shy from it. Embrace it, tame it to your will."
