Luce's new stranger children were small and beautiful and violent.
In "Nightwoods," Charles Frazier introduces readers to Luce, who finds herself in the unsettling position of caring for two new children who are both strangers and a part of her life. These children are described as small, beautiful, and violent, suggesting a blend of innocence and underlying chaos. Their presence challenges Luce to adapt to a new reality filled with complexities and unexpected emotional turmoil.
The characterization of the children highlights...