Even Hoxha's wife, Nexhmije (whose name is genuine onomatopoesy) , contributes by attacking the parasitic, opportunistic tendencies of Albanian youth.

“One more step, Mr. Hands,” said I, “and I’ll blow your brains out!

The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners.

After she'd made her single cup of coffee she sat looking out the window into the slushy, halficy backyard and dialed Tony's number on Staten Island.