a dark comedy version of a little life!

An amusing collection of short pieces describing contempoary college life. Some are really laugh provoking and a few are actually thought provoking. For me, looking back over 54 years ago at my 4 years at the same institution,it is amazing how many of the author's literary descriptions brought back vivid memories--especially the library experience and Lowell house. I enjoyed having the author's own voice as the reader.

This was everything that i hoped it would be and more. I’ve loved Baron’s content for a while and knew that he would write some great short stories, so i was glad that my hunch was confirmed. What i didn’t expect is for the stories to be more like vignettes in the same characters’ lives. I grew to really like the characters and was glad every time the same cast appeared in another chapter. I guess that’s my fault for not doing my homework beforehand, but all the better for me in this case. Baron is a very gifted writer, and i can’t wait to follow the rest of his career. Anyway, i didn’t want this book to end, which is always the best sign.

A solidly funny and enjoyable book.

I enjoyed the book and a peek at student life- full of strife! It felt like a modern kind of ‘Catcher in the Rye’. The writing was smart, the humor made me laugh out loud a few times.