The Varmint

Owen Johnson's *The Varmint* speaks to the complexities of adolescence and the social dynamics within small-town America. Set against the backdrop of a fictional New England village, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of young protagonist, D. H. 'Dobbins' Lively, who navigates the challenges of youth, from friendship to coming-of-age dilemmas. Johnson'Äôs prose is characterized by its lyrical ...