“The Lindworm is the monstrosity that haunts our summer camp. It is the bane of our existence, and will destroy everything we’ve built if we’re not careful. It is the trauma of history, the collective pain of a cruel society, and the violence inflicted upon the marginalized and the vulnerable.”

Being a sensitive, creative (and overweight) young man, Mike is pushed away by those he seeks to love (Kiki), jealous of those that find love easily given to them (Christopher), and compelled by society and culture to go against his own nature and find solace in toxic masculinity (Roger/mischief/weapons). This was what haunted my young adulthood, so I enjoyed walking in Mike’s shoes for a bit. Even if those shoes need a good cleaning now…