Chapters 1-3 Summaries

    In chapter one, Victor is 9 years old. While his family is having a New Year's party, a fight between his uncles breaks out which he calls a 'hurricane'. He says the fights occurred because of previous memories that has caused pain.
    In chapter two, Victor's age shifts to when he is older. At the time, he is on drugs with his friends which explains why they hallucinate and seem to be in a happier state. He also describes how his tribe is gone because of the Europeans but his Indian traditions bring them back. Lastly, he refers to the past and future as skeletons that will always be around or may resurrect in different forms such as women or friends.
    In chapter three, Victor's dad watches Jimi Hendrix perform after two years in prison resulting in Hendrix becoming an important character to Victor's dad. Hendrix's music is the only way Victor and his father will have conversations. Also, Alcohol plays a large role in Victor's parents relationship, although they're on the verge of divorce. Lastly, Victor's dad gets into a motorcycle accident causing Victor's mom to visit every day until he's better.The chapter ends with his father leaving to Seattle because of the official divorce.