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384 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2004
Human Capital is a novel whose large scope belies its small setting. Several critics praised Amidon (The New City and Subdivision) for moving beyond the well-trodden paths of suburban angst, creating instead unique characters whose troubles connect them to the wider world. Though the plot may get frothy at times, most reviewers felt that Amidon balanced its twists with keen observations that gave the novel social import. One critic found the novel shallow, but hers is a dissenting voice. Consensus pronounces Human Capital if not a classic, at least a very good read.
This is an excerpt from a review published in Bookmarks magazine.