A review by lorimichelekelley
Straight Man by Richard Russo

2.0

Audible version: This was my first Russo book, so I don't know if it's him or if this book is just dated now, having been first published in 1997. I didn't find it funny. I didn't like Hank at all. He was one of those 20th century smug men who have a superiority complex that they try to hide through wry humor but it doesn't hide it from anyone but himself. Yuk! He reminds me of too many people I've had the unfortunate acquaintance of, and I would have preferred not to have to spend time with this one. BUT, there were other characters, so I listened to the whole thing. It did have a few humorous moments and wrapped things up nicely. My curiosity about Russo has been fulfilled, and he won't be going on my list of authors to read again.