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A review by lizaroo71
Straight Man by Richard Russo
3.0
I love Russo's writing and the way he creates memorable characters with rich lives. But, the setting of this novel makes it more relevant to me as it is a small liberal arts college with our main character, Hank Devereaux Jr., as an English professor.
I was laughing at memorable conversations between the colleagues. I made note of several observations about the politics within this contentious group (it's the same in high school).
I found the story meandered at times, but I liked the characters enough to stick with them.
Not my favorite by this author, but a solid story.
I was laughing at memorable conversations between the colleagues. I made note of several observations about the politics within this contentious group (it's the same in high school).
I found the story meandered at times, but I liked the characters enough to stick with them.
Not my favorite by this author, but a solid story.