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Title: Nobody's
fool
Author: Richard Russo
Genre: fiction/humor
Rating: 
Donald
“Sully” Sullivan is the 60 years old antihero of the little town Bath. Like
the town is in a slump, he is too. His knee throbbing on the rhythm of a lively
brass band, he is waiting to get himself declared 100% disabled by law, together
with his one legged lawyer Wirf, but in the meantime he occasionally does some
jobs for Carl Roebuck, therefore quitting some courses at university. Not a
smart move and although Sully knows that deep down inside he can’t help
himself.
He also can't help himself in relation to the other (colorful) members of the
town, with Rub as highlight of every day.
Things change when his son Peter and grandson Will come into his life. He
suddenly is forced to take his life seriously if he wants to take theirs seriously as
well. So he has to cope with his own past in a house he tried so hard to avoid.
This together with a dog - is it his? - called Rasputin.
Am I speaking in riddles? I'm sorry, but I'm not going to give any more away.
You have to do yourself a favor and read this book. It’s
one of the best books I’ve read in the last couple of years. The dialogue is
real and funny, the situations recognizable and identifiable. It’s smartly
& masterly written!
If
you liked this book, you should try:
Walking across Egypt
Wonder boys
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