Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature - Unique Collectible Figures for Horror Fans & Pop Culture Enthusiasts - Perfect for Display, Gifts, and Halloween Decorations

I went to the library to return a book and take out a new one but the library was closed. Desperate for something to read, I stopped at one of those 'take a book, leave a book' things along the side of the road. There was not much to choose from but, as I said, I was desperate so I grabbed "Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature" and I'm glad I did. A coming-of-age novel written by someone I never heard of, it is the story of a small group of high school seniors trying to navigate the uncertainty of what comes next in their lives while still trying to figure out just what and who they are. There is no one big plot line of great magnitude; just a lot of small things that young adolescents think are big. Not normally the makings of a page-turner, but the characters are so deftly drawn that the reader is taken back to their own youth when their faults are magnified in their minds at the expense of their self-esteem. Ms. Kaufman prose is lean and she uses dialog that rings true to further both plot and character development. You may not always agree with the choices her characters make, but if you are like me, you will probably find yourself rooting for them. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It would make a great movie. Thanks, Sashi.