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A review by jdgcreates
Niagara Falls All Over Again by Elizabeth McCracken
3.0
Don't be fooled into thinking that this story, because it revolves around the lives of two comedic actors, is funny. It is is a nostalgic tragedy, though not overblown, and compelling because of its very human (read: flawed) characters and the way their lives either burst with resilience or crumble into ruin.
In the manner of [b:The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay|3985|The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay|Michael Chabon|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1355094690s/3985.jpg|2693329], it is the covers pulled off a creative collaboration and friendship between two talented men. In the manner of [b:Freedom|7905092|Freedom|Jonathan Franzen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1316729686s/7905092.jpg|9585796], it is an ugly reminder of the weight our choices carry and how easily we choose to betray those we claim to love most of all.
McCracken tells a damn fine story and, though this particular one didn't resonate deeply with me, it did keep me reading until its bittersweet end.
Quote: "I have since learned that this theory is sound: if someone is willing to be brave for you, you are less likely to be brave yourself."
In the manner of [b:The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay|3985|The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay|Michael Chabon|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1355094690s/3985.jpg|2693329], it is the covers pulled off a creative collaboration and friendship between two talented men. In the manner of [b:Freedom|7905092|Freedom|Jonathan Franzen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1316729686s/7905092.jpg|9585796], it is an ugly reminder of the weight our choices carry and how easily we choose to betray those we claim to love most of all.
McCracken tells a damn fine story and, though this particular one didn't resonate deeply with me, it did keep me reading until its bittersweet end.
Quote: "I have since learned that this theory is sound: if someone is willing to be brave for you, you are less likely to be brave yourself."