カリフォルニア物語

Heath, a troubled high school sophomore from a wealthy but fractured family in San Diego, drops out and leaves home due to conflicts with his prominent lawyer father and feelings of inadequacy compared to his older brother, Terry. Seeking escape, he arrives in wintery New York City, where he begins living with Eve, a Puerto Rican teenager he met during his travels. Heath forms connections with Butch, a rough-edged friend, and Butch’s younger sister, Swena, who becomes his girlfriend. Together, they navigate the gritty urban landscape, forging bonds amidst personal struggles and youthful rebellion. Heath’s journey unfolds in the city’s underbelly, where he grapples with his past and searches for a new sense of belonging. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 3)