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Rev and Dylan are intelligent, sensitive, idealistic, enthusiastic, and--utter failures. When they reconnect years after teacher's college, Rev is en route to the Montreal fireworks festival. (Something with great social and political import.) (Oh shut up. I tried. For twenty years. So to hell with it.) Dylan goes along for the ride. (Typical.) A coming of age story. For those in their forties. To Sir with Love meets Cheech and Chong "I am impressed by the range from stoned silliness to philosophical perspicuity, and I love your comic rhythm." L. S. "Watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail last weekend. Could only think of Jass Richards and The Road Trip Dialogues..." M. Arend "Just thought I'd let you know I'm on the Fish 'n Chips scene and laughing my ass off." Ellie Burmeister No library descriptions found. |
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I know this sounds kinda boring but, honestly, it wasn't. There's plenty of humour and a whole lot of philosophy to keep you entertained while provoking some deep thinking about feminism, the Bible, and the nature of cats. It is a fascinating look at a couple of gen-xers as they approach middle age, their idealism tarnished but their optimism and zest for life (not to mention their huge appetite for, and supply of, dope) always ready to rise to the occasion. And I will never forget Psalm 37:9 - it is now my favourite Bible verse.
This book is definitely not for everyone. It is stream of consciousness; there are no chapters; and it meanders all over the place like the road trip it is about. If you're looking for action or tragedy or romance or, well, anything besides two people on a pretty uneventful road trip, stay away. I would suggest the same to all the Michelle Bachman fans out there. But if you are looking for a book that will make you laugh and think in equal measures, give this one a try - you may not agree with everything (the simplistic feminism drove me nuts just as I suspect Ms Richards meant it to) but your brain will thank you for the exercise. ( )