There’s really no way I could ever describe this to you, but hear me out anyway; and don’t expect me to go about it as usual, one thing after another, just hold on to what you think might be useful. Besides, soon enough you’ll see it all for yourself – you’ve barely gotten here – now you’re going to get all lined up and getting lined up is what counts most around here. Here, everything and everyone has their place in the line, the day is carved up by the clock, and, just as the hands of the clock never turn back, you’ll also need to follow onestraight-ahead line, whatever you do. [...]
Pittsburgh Review of Books