Blacktop Wasteland

S. A. CosbyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-11

Chapters 12-18

Chapters 19-25

Chapters 26-33

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Cosby lists all the obstacles Bug faces that push him back into “the Life” of criminality. Why does Bug never consider any of the social safety net possibilities, such as help from the Small Business Administration, student loans for Ariel, or even the refinancing option offered by his banker?

When Bug hints that he is going to partner with Ronnie for a job, Boonie, Kelvin, and Kia all warn him against it. What would make Bug decide to participate in a holdup when all the people he trusts most advise him against it?

Is Bug a hero or an antihero? First, define your understanding of both, and use at least three examples from the novel to support your assessment of Bug.