The Trees
Percival Everett
My 6 highlights
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Fancel was a big woman, big enough that she hardly ever moved from her corduroy recliner, which was stuck in recline.
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Granny C always looked a little sad. And why not? Wheat was her son.
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“That Hannity is cute,” Fancel said. “If I could get my hand anywhere near my vajayjay, I’d rub me one out just watchin’ him.”
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“I don’t give a shit about the blood. It’s the goddamn paperwork.”
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the fat cop asked.
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“Hot Mama Yeller,” Lulabelle said, “when Aunt Daisy is done squishin’ yo pimples, can we go home?” “No, baby, we gonna eat pizza here.” “Awwww,” the child said. “It will be fun, Lulabelle. We got us a meat lover’s on the way with extra sausage,” Daisy said. “Come over here and look at this big one.”