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A review by michelareads
Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Richard Russo's Nobody's Fool is the first book of the North Bath trilogy, and it's a funny, witty and moving novel that follows the adventures of an unlucky man in his 60s who has been doing the wrong thing for most of his life. Nobody likes him but... they all love him.
If you enjoy reading about small town life and main characters who don't know when to shup up and behave, then you have to read this book.
I admit I knew little to nothing about this book or this author, but both really surprised me and exceeded my expectations. Russo's writing style is so... relaxing! It made me feel at home, and it was a pleasure to read about all his characters (even though some of them deserve a punch in the face lol).
I'm very glad to have randomly picked up Nobody's Fool and I can't wait to get back to North Bath and Sully in Everybody's Fool.
If you enjoy reading about small town life and main characters who don't know when to shup up and behave, then you have to read this book.
I admit I knew little to nothing about this book or this author, but both really surprised me and exceeded my expectations. Russo's writing style is so... relaxing! It made me feel at home, and it was a pleasure to read about all his characters (even though some of them deserve a punch in the face lol).
I'm very glad to have randomly picked up Nobody's Fool and I can't wait to get back to North Bath and Sully in Everybody's Fool.