I drove past the McDonald's today, after having lunch with my mom. I thought, "I was here this morning..." and then realized: nope, only in my imagination.
I began to think through the other books that are set in Lake Forest (in my head) and through the magic of Google, I can show you precisely where they take place.
The McDonald's from The Visible Man. (Rockfield and Lake Forest Drive)
This is the neighborhood in which young Gatsby says goodbye to Daisy before he goes off to war. (Muirlands and El Toro Road)
About ten people were murdered at this gas station in Intensity by Dean Koontz. (Easily, the scariest book I've ever read--also the book that made me love reading.) I would rather run out of gas--alone. at night. than stop at this gas station after what I picture happening here. (El Toro Road and Moulton)
The Cullens live back here. In the homes across from El Toro High School and behind La Madera Elementary. (Toledo and Ridge Route)
Oh, and the moors--where Catherine and Heathcliff find love and wage war--are in between the 200 and 300 building at El Toro High School. Every. Time.
My childhood city is so often the backdrop for novels, though I'm not entirely sure why...maybe I should investigate the psychology behind it.
What about you?
Any strange locations in your nightly reading?
2 comments:
Such a good post! I do this all the time! You're brilliant.
"I throw amazing costume parties..." That's a pretty cool characterization. Also, any American who invests their time and energy in the people of a distant land in need is alright with me.
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