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Wendy's Wanderings | 182 comments Straight Man by Richard Russo

Genre: Humor

You can comment as you are reading the book or at the end.


Wendy's Wanderings | 182 comments Scott wrote: "I read this one a few years ago. Railton is (maybe not so loosely) based on my current city of residence, Altoona, PA. Russo taught at Penn State's Altoona Campus, my alma mater, which inspired t..."

oh ok. I went to Penn State York.


Nancy (goodgurrl) | 6 comments I really liked Empire Falls. Looking forward to reading this, it's due to arrive from Amazon tomorrow. :)


Nancy (goodgurrl) | 6 comments Powered through the book in two sittings. Really funny, vintage Russo. I enjoyed the back stage view of academia the most.


Wendy's Wanderings | 182 comments Nancy wrote: "Powered through the book in two sittings. Really funny, vintage Russo. I enjoyed the back stage view of academia the most."

Oh my gosh wow! I didn't pick that one up yet. Good to hear it's funny. I could use a good laugh.


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