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Dec 13, 2019alexvdbroek rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It was light-hearted and an entertaining easy read. I enjoyed the use of informal but well thought out language by the author.
Mar 12, 2019SmallSnapper rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really great. Indiana is beautifully illustrated has a life of its own. And now I suddenly have much more appreciation/understanding of daily life in small town America. Worth it.
Dec 28, 2018kkirby221 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
So so. A couple of interesting chapters out of the lot.
Oct 12, 2014LucasHill rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This picaresque novel is as aimless as its protagonist. Fortunately, the author is so thoughtful with his turns of phrase that you may not be concerned that, in the end, you've been led nowhere.
Jul 05, 2014neuromanson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful. "Snapper" has a lovely, thoughtful tone, even when godawful things are happening. I couldn't believe this was a first novel - until I just read here that Brian Kimberling is a playwright. I can't wait to read something -…
RiponGood
Jun 03, 2014RiponGood rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a very good book. The author seamlessly splices irreverent wit with honest vulnerability, and produces an interesting episodic story. It shows that growing pains don't always remain behind in childhood.
Sep 25, 2013paschalville rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
delightful little read! if you didn't grow up in a cosmopolitan area and tried to live in/with/despite of your rural upbringing and loyalty, this book will hit all the right notes. highly recommended!
Cdnbookworm
Jun 12, 2013Cdnbookworm rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This novel has the author reaching back into his childhood in Indiana. The main character, Nathan Lochmueller studied philosophy at university and got a job gathering primary bird research for universities and government use. It doesn't…
Jun 08, 2013Winnipeg1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Smart, hilarious 'my first job' tale. Laugh-out-loud funny observations and one particularly backwoods section of Indiana. An easy read, but worth it any day!