This is my first time reading anything by Richard Ford, but after recently hearing an interview with him on NPR, I wanted to give him a try. In the interview, he was funny and quick, and that is the way his character, Frank Bascombe, is too. Ford writes very well, and although there's really no plot in this book, it's a fun read.
The book is divided into 4 chapters, each one covering a different scene in Frank's life. He's retired and getting older with the normal aches and pains, and he reveals to the reader his thoughts on aging, marriage, friendship, and more. I like Frank. I like the way he thinks and his humor and even his politics. He's got opinions and is more than willing to share them. I recommend you spend some time with him. -June
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