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

Straight Man : A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)
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Helpful Score: 4


*****
I LOVED this book. As a person who places a high value on seeing the ridiculous in life's ordinary moments, AND as the wife of a college professor, I enjoyed this book more than any I have read in a long time. The author captures the absurdities of the academic career, where the struggle for power is paramount. I found myself laughing out loud many times.