What do you think?
Rate this book
Goodman's Bad Day
After being let go from his lousy job and finding his wife in bed with another man, Benjamin hits the bar, wondering what else could possibly go wrong—unaware he’s about to have one of the worst days of his life.
"The universe is playing a series of cruel and unfortunate jokes on you. More jokes to follow."
That’s what’s printed on the card Benjamin Goodman receives from a strange, drunken homeless man he meets at the bar.
In this dark comedy of random and absurd situations, Benjamin Goodman’s about to get one hell of a wake-up call that he so desperately needs. Everybody has bad days. Sometimes they can make or break a person. If Benjamin wants to get through his horrendous day in one piece, he’ll have to do the one thing he’s been afraid to do his entire life.
He’ll have to stand up for himself.
"The universe is playing a series of cruel and unfortunate jokes on you. More jokes to follow."
That’s what’s printed on the card Benjamin Goodman receives from a strange, drunken homeless man he meets at the bar.
In this dark comedy of random and absurd situations, Benjamin Goodman’s about to get one hell of a wake-up call that he so desperately needs. Everybody has bad days. Sometimes they can make or break a person. If Benjamin wants to get through his horrendous day in one piece, he’ll have to do the one thing he’s been afraid to do his entire life.
He’ll have to stand up for himself.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2017
6 people want to read
About the author
Michael Crane
63 books21 followersMichael Crane is an indie author and scribbler of inane babble that can sometimes end up as stories. He went to Columbia College Chicago where he earned a BA in Fiction Writing and drank way too many Red Bulls. He is the author of IN DECLINE and LESSONS AND OTHER MORBID DRABBLES, and he also might've written two books while he was in high school, but they are absolutely dreadful and he cautions people to stay far, far away from them. He lives in Illinois and is always trying to work on something new, unless he's battling stupid writer's block.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
March 25, 2018
Goodman’s Bad Day by Michael Crane
Benjamin Goodman is certainly having a bad day, which turns from bad to worse as the day goes by. It becomes pretty obvious that Ben was raised in a dysfunctional family environment, he is extremely passive and feels like he deserves to be miserable. He is the saddest and most pathetic human I have read about in ages. The deplorable hobo who shows up in the strangest places reminds me of a dysfunctional fairy godfather, who seems perfectly fitting for Benjamin.
The storyline seemed a little slow, for me, at times and perhaps a little repetitious. However, looking back I can see how each event helped build the impetus needed to push Benjamin in the direction he needed to go. Mr. Crane wove in humor and absurdity as we follow Benjamin throughout his day.
The ending is strangely satisfying and I hope Benjamin doesn’t have any more bad days in his future for a long while. The man needs a break.
FYI: Adult language with several F-bombs. **Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** March 5, 2018 Format/Typo Issues: No significant issues.
Benjamin Goodman is certainly having a bad day, which turns from bad to worse as the day goes by. It becomes pretty obvious that Ben was raised in a dysfunctional family environment, he is extremely passive and feels like he deserves to be miserable. He is the saddest and most pathetic human I have read about in ages. The deplorable hobo who shows up in the strangest places reminds me of a dysfunctional fairy godfather, who seems perfectly fitting for Benjamin.
The storyline seemed a little slow, for me, at times and perhaps a little repetitious. However, looking back I can see how each event helped build the impetus needed to push Benjamin in the direction he needed to go. Mr. Crane wove in humor and absurdity as we follow Benjamin throughout his day.
The ending is strangely satisfying and I hope Benjamin doesn’t have any more bad days in his future for a long while. The man needs a break.
FYI: Adult language with several F-bombs. **Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** March 5, 2018 Format/Typo Issues: No significant issues.
July 2, 2017
If you ever think you're having a bad day, you haven't seen anything yet.
Michael Crane is known more for his surreal slice-of-life stories and his drabbles, and this is his first attempt at a novel-- and even though it is a short one, as a reader can get through it in one or two sittings, it is a successful attempt in the eyes of this typist. He basically took one of his SOL stories and expanded it.
Crane makes what appears like a storyline full of balderdash come to life; you empathize with Goodman as he finds himself dealing with, in one 24-hour period, what many may deal with in the course of their lives. Of course, you throw in a drunken hobo who appears almost as if out of nowhere with wise, sage advice, as well as an uncaring parent, and it brings out the humanity in a character some--like his wife--may overlook.
Michael Crane is known more for his surreal slice-of-life stories and his drabbles, and this is his first attempt at a novel-- and even though it is a short one, as a reader can get through it in one or two sittings, it is a successful attempt in the eyes of this typist. He basically took one of his SOL stories and expanded it.
Crane makes what appears like a storyline full of balderdash come to life; you empathize with Goodman as he finds himself dealing with, in one 24-hour period, what many may deal with in the course of their lives. Of course, you throw in a drunken hobo who appears almost as if out of nowhere with wise, sage advice, as well as an uncaring parent, and it brings out the humanity in a character some--like his wife--may overlook.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews