A Brooklyn Renter's Odyssey
Briefly

Evie Cavallo lives in a cowboy-boot-shaped building in New York City, facing eviction due to a class-stratifying surge in vacation homes. With no family options and her parents deceased, she travels to Gulluck, Texas, to stay with a distant cousin. Evie, a graphic designer, feels disconnected from her surroundings in Texas, struggling to reconcile her identity in a whimsical, surreal environment where things are not as they seem. Her journey symbolizes a quest for belonging and understanding amid absurd challenges.
Evie Cavallo’s hero's journey begins with an impending eviction, reminiscent of pandemic upheavals, forcing her to confront her reality and identity amidst absurdity.
The whimsical setting of a cowboy-boot-shaped house highlights the fantastical elements of Evie's life, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Upon arriving in Texas, Evie is astounded by her surroundings, finding that appearances can be deceiving, as with the painted windows and faux pedestrians.
As she navigates change and loss, Evie reflects on her past and her current position in a class-stratified world, ultimately sparking her journey of self-discovery.
Read at The New Yorker
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