crabbygirl reviewed Joe College by Tom Perrotta
Review of 'Joe College' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
i've earmarked a different book from this author for a want-to-read for bookclub but wanted a taste of him now...
the book seemed fine until the abrupt ending.
set in the early 80's and in college, alot of the dorm life was true to my memories of that time. there were lots of plot point revolving around class, and i wondered if this guy was supposed to be a modern holden caulfield.
but his default position is laziness - although he may think a revolutionary thought here and there, he doesn't ponder them for long, let alone act on it.
the ending, like i said, was abrupt and too convenient. the conflicts were interesting and as a reader you are invested in seeing how they will right themselves.
this guy just caught lucky break after lucky break - a disappointing resolution if you believe that we can overcome our character …
i've earmarked a different book from this author for a want-to-read for bookclub but wanted a taste of him now...
the book seemed fine until the abrupt ending.
set in the early 80's and in college, alot of the dorm life was true to my memories of that time. there were lots of plot point revolving around class, and i wondered if this guy was supposed to be a modern holden caulfield.
but his default position is laziness - although he may think a revolutionary thought here and there, he doesn't ponder them for long, let alone act on it.
the ending, like i said, was abrupt and too convenient. the conflicts were interesting and as a reader you are invested in seeing how they will right themselves.
this guy just caught lucky break after lucky break - a disappointing resolution if you believe that we can overcome our character flaws.