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Book Review of Straight Man : A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

Straight Man : A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)
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Russo's main character, William Henry Devereaux, Jr. carries on a harsh inner dialogue about himself and what others think of him. It is easy to relate to this man who views himself as flawed and weak. The reader cheers him on and applauds his integrity throughout the book, hoping that he can at some point recognize his true value. As a bonus, this book is laugh-out-loud funny to boot. I loved it.