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A review by stacynalley
Opioid, Indiana by Brian Allen Carr
4.0
I think I liked this book more than some other reviewers.
First, it is meant to be a week in the life of a 17-year-old in Bumfuck, Indiana. We are not talking an Austen novel here. Second, it is about the shit that is real for millions of Americans -- just making it to the next day with what little they have.
All-in-all, I could figure out how Riggle's life will end up. It isn't too hard to figure out because the author allows us to connect the dots of N unambitious teen who just lets life happen. And it is damn sad, because Riggle has potential if he reads, understands and likes philosophy, and connect meaning to his own life and current culture. He just has no mentors or cultured friends except Chef, who will teach him what she needs him to know and not what could rise him above and allow him to leave this shitty little town.
First, it is meant to be a week in the life of a 17-year-old in Bumfuck, Indiana. We are not talking an Austen novel here. Second, it is about the shit that is real for millions of Americans -- just making it to the next day with what little they have.
All-in-all, I could figure out how Riggle's life will end up. It isn't too hard to figure out because the author allows us to connect the dots of N unambitious teen who just lets life happen. And it is damn sad, because Riggle has potential if he reads, understands and likes philosophy, and connect meaning to his own life and current culture. He just has no mentors or cultured friends except Chef, who will teach him what she needs him to know and not what could rise him above and allow him to leave this shitty little town.