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Summary: True Americana
Review: Goodin's description of life in Flint, Michigan, could describe many cities/towns across the U.S. His vivid descriptions enable the reader to visualize the scene as it is being read. Especially touching is his telling of the lives of an elderly couple, the Thomsons. Their story is a sad, but true, one about one spouse taking care of the other as if they were a small child. This story is full of the sarcastic humor comparable to that of Robert B. Parker. To me this story is a truer depiction of Americana than the politicians would have us believe. I am looking forward to Dan Goodin's next novel.
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Summary: True Americana
Review: Goodin's description of life in Flint, Michigan, could describe many cities/towns across the U.S. His vivid descriptions enable the reader to visualize the scene as it is being read. Especially touching is his telling of the lives of an elderly couple, the Thomsons. Their story is a sad, but true, one about one spouse taking care of the other as if they were a small child. This story is full of the sarcastic humor comparable to that of Robert B. Parker. To me this story is a truer depiction of Americana than the politicians would have us believe. I am looking forward to Dan Goodin's next novel.
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Summary: best book I've read in a long, loooooong time
Review: It has been years since I read a book that could keep me so thoroughly entertained that I finished the whole thing in less than a week. This book is a mystery, of sorts, whose characters have underlying connections so intricate you have no idea what's next nor do you see any of the trauma coming. All is revealed though and I guarantee a few audible gasps as the characters' links play out in a truly wild sequence of events. It is a very funny book as it examines situations where you just have to laugh despite the drama. It emulates real life in that respect. Perhaps that is why it is so enthralling. And the bonus is in the end you should feel pretty darn good about yourself because your life is nowhere near as bad as a most of these characters. (Well, hopefully that is the case!) Extremely well written. If I knew a darn thing about publishing, I'd be all over this book getting it out there because everyone should read it - at least once! In fact, I kind of miss Gunny already (you'll know what I mean when you read the book). Maybe it is time for a second read already.
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Summary: best book I've read in a long, loooooong time
Review: It has been years since I read a book that could keep me so thoroughly entertained that I finished the whole thing in less than a week. This book is a mystery, of sorts, whose characters have underlying connections so intricate you have no idea what's next nor do you see any of the trauma coming. All is revealed though and I guarantee a few audible gasps as the characters' links play out in a truly wild sequence of events. It is a very funny book as it examines situations where you just have to laugh despite the drama. It emulates real life in that respect. Perhaps that is why it is so enthralling. And the bonus is in the end you should feel pretty darn good about yourself because your life is nowhere near as bad as a most of these characters. (Well, hopefully that is the case!) Extremely well written. If I knew a darn thing about publishing, I'd be all over this book getting it out there because everyone should read it - at least once! In fact, I kind of miss Gunny already (you'll know what I mean when you read the book). Maybe it is time for a second read already.
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