Helpful Score: 2
The author initially plans to write a memoir about his father but realizes that he really knows nothing about his life. This is, instead, an exploration of a complicated relationship between a father and son. Very well written and engrossing. I definitely plan on reading more of his work.
Helpful Score: 2
I read this book because it was recommended by David Sedaris when I saw him give a reading. The writing is well done but the material was pretty dark. I was hoping there'd be more lightness to it. The story of the relationship between Cooper and his father is a sad one and while there is occasional humor, I finished the book still feeling low.
YAWN. This is quite possibly the most boring and mundane memoir I've ever read. I got about halfway through before I finally decided that it wasn't going to get more interesting so I decided to stop wasting my time. The snippet from author Alice Sebold on the cover states: "This memoir amazes". Yes, it certainly does amaze me, that anyone would possibly enjoy reading this book, let alone be able to without propping open their eyelids so as not to fall asleep. Two thumbs way down.
