Larkin’s Reviews > East of Denver > Status Update

FINISHED. This book was weird, but in a good way. I thought it would be a simple story about a boy and his father, growing old together. Instead there's a bank robbery, a nasty banker, and suicide and eating disorders. When Shakes got bit by the snake and they went to the bank I thought he was hallucinating. I liked the full circle and I was surprised. Reading about the author, he seems weird and this book suits.

I only stopped reading because I hit part two, and that means I have to take a little break. This book just got a lot more interesting. They've decided to rib the bank. I like this twist because I feel like there is no other way to get even with a sleazy, manipulative, educated banker. I wonder how this mismatched team will function. I wonder if any non-americans reading this were appalled by that bill? I wasn't.

For a somewhat realistic story, the dialogue doesn't match. Sometimes it doesn't even completely make sense. Everyone kind of has one liners instead of actual conversations. I don't like this whole banker taking advantage of his father. I don't like the story line. I do like the simplicity of them just living on the farm. I feel like this story is going to end with his father's death. Also, wth is Clarissa doing?

STARTED JULY 3RD. I like this book. It's simple, there's an old farm, the narration is nothing flashy. It's written in staccato sentences, not a ton of detail, but it paints a picture,gets the point across. It gives of The Serpent King vibes for some reason, I miss that book.I like Stacey, he's 36, I think. Coming back home to take care of his senile father, has a parpapalegic friend, a druggie, and a love interest.