Reviews

Straight Man by Richard Russo

jonmayb's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

katemoxie's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

morteno's review against another edition

5.0

Genlæst nov 2016 - igen til 5 stjerner.
Samme 2023.

wilde_read's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A lovely humorous diversion from Russo, one of my favorite authors. I immediately passed it along to a friend.

krobart's review against another edition

4.0

See my review here:

https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/02/18/day-660-straight-man/

sarnacle's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Incredibly witty. This was my first read by Richard Russo and I wouldn’t be surprised if I were to read more of his work. He’s a favorite of my 94 yo great aunt who recommended the book. Based on her wit and sense of humor, it’s no mystery why she likes his writing and this book in particular. 

I really liked the main character, Hank. Maybe it’s because he’s about my age and I relate. Maybe despite his snark (or maybe because of it), I found him attractive. He was also honest and earnest. He was also funny as hell with his dry sense of humor. The side characters were a mixed bag of likable and unlikable personalities, but each had a distinct role in the unfolding of the story, which was exceedingly clever and entertaining. I’m a big fan of HEAs and this one delivered with everyone getting what they deserved in the end. 

slnewman89's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

srbjess's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

lspargo's review against another edition

3.0

I liked the writing a lot, and the story was pretty good, but it was hard to keep the characters straight.

chukwa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective

3.75