Matt Arnold has created a relatable tale, spun in the aftermath of friendships scattered to the winds, through the personal experiences of one of those friends.An exploration of everyday America and human perceptions and emotions: "He still reeked of alcohol. It seeped from his pores like a bastard son of Old Spice or Hai Karate."Validation of the connectedness of friends and their impact on our lives. One that not even death can sever.