The Bartender by Brian O’Sullivan is a page-turner, a fast easy read leading to a satisfying conclusion. O’Sullivan deftly alternates several first-person viewpoints forming a tight, cohesive narrative. The characters know they are attractive and do not hesitate to say so. But they come across more as statements of fact, integral to the plot. I guess if we were looking for theme or lessons from The Bartender, we could say that surface beauty rarely reveals … Continue reading →