A quick-moving, provocative page-turner.
I didn't necessarily personally identify with the father-son relationship in this novel, but that didn't detract from how great a story I think it is.Wallace writes with wit and intelligence that is very convincing. The novel is truly "a novel of mythical proportions" because it ranks alongside many male American myths such as Horatio Alger books, Catcher in the Rye, Huck Finn, and Peace Like a River in my opinion. There is much to think about in these pages and the characters are lovable as well as the story itself. Finally, for those who don't have a lot of time for reading, this book is perfect. I read it in a day, mostly on the airplane. It's short, but very effective, encompassing many dear ideals of America. I recommend this book to everyone.