Cheryl Glickman

Cheryl is the main protagonist and narrator of the novel, a middle-aged woman who lives alone, her only real company the seemingly homeless man Rick who does her gardening and takes care of the upkeep of the house. She is meticulously organized, allowing herself the use of only a small fraction of her dinnerware as well as having an intricate system of movement within her house to maximize the use of her towels and her time. This intense planning goes far beyond simple house rules and mannerisms out into her personal and relational life, as she plans what she will wear, what she will say, and what she will do hours if not days in advance. The scenarios and fantasies that she envisions prior to making any action are detailed to the exact order and manner in which clothes are removed to the way in which the...