Getting Rich: A Comic Novel Review
This novel is full of great insights presented in fine comic form. Its presentation of the current state of human affairs--financial and romantic--via its main character, Scooter, is accomplished through broad humor and a myriad of cultural references. The main character is an All-American dreamer who believes his innovation and charm should and will be rewarded. As the plot twists and turns, he learns that the old adage about the best laid plans still holds true. The storytelling is cinematic in nature, making it a vivid and engaging read. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fiction that is humorous, entertaining, and relevant. I look forward to seeing what this author offers up next! Scooter Culminer thought being poor was tough, but as he is about to become rich, Scooter realizes how complicated his life can become. As the company Scooter owns approaches the day its stock goes on sale for the first time, Scooter simply wants to find a woman to share his life with. His attempts to develop a steady relationship lead to some hilarious escapades. Eventually, Scooter hires a relationship guru. The teacher raises the stakes and escalates the comic complexities of Scooter’s life. Then Scooter discovers reasons to suspect his partner is stealing from the company. . . and Scooter must deal with a pistol-packing porno star, the theft of a car he loves, two gorgeous and alluring golddiggers, and a series of comically incompetent bureaucracies.
"Getting Rich" is that rare novel that not only showcases rich characters and an engaging plot, it counterpoints comedy and drama, displays our lesser and better selves, engages and stimulates, and, above all, entertains.
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Where was the editor? - datura223 -
I really disliked this book. I did finish it, but couldn't wait for it to end. The story was OK, though the writing was quite stilted in an attempt to be smart and funny. The grammatical and spelling errors drove me crazy. I'd read the same passage over and over, hoping I'd made a mistake, but no, the author did. Glad I didn't spend any more money on it than I did.
Jul 06, 2010 05:32:05
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