Funk Rating: 8.5 out of 10
I never read Shopgirl, but I just may go back and grab that one. This is a wickedly clever book - no doubt one you kind of have to be in the mood for. I generally like Steve Martin, but I had no clue he could write so adroitly.
This book takes obsessive compulsive behavior and turns it into a story that actually has you rooting for the main character by the end. Part innocent, part just plain odd-duck, it all comes together delightfully along the way.
Read this when you need a break from your regular day-to-day fare of thriller pulp fiction. And, if you can't get to it soon, rumor has it that a movie is coming... Steve Martin is a seriously talented guy - much more than just a comedian; and I have a newfound respect for how broad his talent set is, having recently learned he's a world-class banjo player as well!
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