Paul BaldinoSammy “The Shark” Baldino, age fourteen, has a “gangster gut and hit-man face of his father”, which somehow commanded people’s fear and respect. “He moved with the sluggish swagger of urban predators who smelled of cologne and had manicured nails” is a clear description of his attitude. He is the one that, during one of his adventures, finds Cecilia during her first suicide attempt. | Dominic PalazzoloAn Italian boy of romantic nature. She is living with relatives while waiting for his family to get settled in New Mexico. He is the first boy to wear sunglasses and he is deeply in love with Diana Porter. To demonstrate his love, with his restricted English he says “Fuck God” and jumps off his roof. Fortunately he did not hurt himself and he stood up after the fall. The neighbourhood suggests that his jump inspired Cecilia’s next suicide attempt, and success. |