Ratting on Russo, Alan Venable (3.5)
A friend of the author gave me this book, as she knew I
would enjoy the writing and the genre (young adult angst growing up in the 50’s
of middle America). I particularly enjoyed the culture and language given the
location, the outskirts of Pittsburgh near where my husband grew up. I could
hear some of his relatives in the ‘yinz’ and ‘aht’s. The plot of a young lad making his way through
his early teens – negotiating girls, friends and awkward school situations is
not particularly new, but Mr. Venable adds many small nuances to make this book
special. While not a barn burning plot – there is a sweetness and nostalgia
throughout this story that made it a pleasant reading experience.
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