JAMES CARTER: You smell a little funky; I think you stepped in some rat shit.

Up for grabs is the Aurora-X, the best board on the market — and I plan on taking first place. Out of the way, rich kid! Huh? You rule, Tony! Nice air, man! . . . and I'm about to grab some air!

Such speeches (like the rheses) have the distinction of length, often exceeding one hundred lines; they give the impression that for a time dramatic effect is suspended, and, as a substitute, the recognised features of Epic Poetry supply a new interest.

The book has quite a few plot holes. For example, it's never explained why the main character came to town.