Do Something! Do Something! Do Something!

by Joseph Riippi

In this fragmented, nontraditional narrative, debut author Joseph Riippi explores the aftermath of stories, rather than simply telling A music critic chants Susan Sontag quotes in a mental institution; a young girl looks to her starfish tattoo for regrowth; a disenchanted playwright flees divorce and human shrapnel. Do Something! Do Something! Do Something! is the story of uncertainty in a new America, of three young people looking for peace and definitiveness in an increasingly shaky and volatile homeland.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2009

About the author

Joseph Riippi is the author of 5 books, including RESEARCH: A NOVEL FOR PERFORMANCE and BECAUSE. He lives with his wife in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Reviews

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this novel. It was a quick read, steady flowing language between narrators and viewpoints. The storyline and atmosphere is very influenced yet has a feeling of its own authentic self. I also enjoyed the ending, though some readers will probably find it annoying. To me, it fits perfectly.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My soon-to-be cousin-in-law's debut novel. A gripping read!

[Benjamin Lowenkron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's just say that I can't freaking wait to teach this book. Can't wait for Joe's next literary smack to my fictional ass!