Book was good, but it dragged on (and on). Its a book that could have been 1/3 of its size, and the same story could have been told.
Helpful Score: 5
Hysterical! The characters were so vivid. The main character is a bumbling loser who glides through life on wit alone. Despite all this he ends up being a likable underachiever. I couldn't put it down.
Helpful Score: 4
Very well written story about blue-collar living and the many people that muddle through it. His stories are always well written and they always keep one interested in their outcomes.
Helpful Score: 3
Russo novels made witty and enjoyable reading. Russo captures the feel of everyday life and how difficult even small relationships can become. A great winter evening read.
Helpful Score: 2
Absolutely wonderful. Better in some ways than Empire Falls.