{"product_id":"on-the-stroll-by-alix-kates-shulman-1981-first-edition-hard-cover","title":"On The Stroll by Alix Kates Shulman - 1981 First Edition Hard Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn The Stroll by Alix Kates Shulman - 1981 First Edition Hard Cover Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Stroll is a 1981 novel by Alix Kates Shulman that explores the gritty realities of homelessness, sexual exploitation, and survival on the streets of New York City. Often described as a \"Dickensian\" look at society's underside, the story weaves together the lives of three primary characters over the course of one summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin: A 16-year-old runaway from Maine who arrives at a New York bus terminal to escape her tyrannical father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince: A small-time, down-on-his-luck pimp who targets Robin, hoping she will be his next \"meal ticket\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwl: An elderly homeless woman (\"bag lady\") who was once bold and beautiful. She befriends Robin, believing the girl is her long-lost daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check all pictures for condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elusive Entertainment \u0026 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42632751841378,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3613\/8082\/files\/IMG-2774.jpg?v=1773776888","url":"https:\/\/elusiveentertainmentcollectibles.com\/products\/on-the-stroll-by-alix-kates-shulman-1981-first-edition-hard-cover","provider":"Elusive Entertainment \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}