Algonquin Books
Lawn Boy
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One of the American Library Association's Top 10 Most Banned Books for the past two years, this award-winning coming-of-age novel takes readers into the heart and humor of a young man determined to achieve the ever-changing American dream. He just happens to find himself along the way.
"Mike Muñoz Is a Holden Caulfield for a New Millennium." --The New York Times Book Review For Mike Muñoz, life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. Not too many years out of high school and still doing menial work--and just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew--he's smart enough to know that he's got to be the one to shake things up if he's ever going to change his life. But how? He's not qualified for much of anything. He has no particular talents, although he is stellar at handling a lawn mower and wielding clipping shears. But now that career seems to be behind him. So what's next for Mike Muñoz? Funny, biting, sweet, and ultimately inspiring novel, bestselling author Jonathan Evison's coming-of-age novel evokes the lives of working class people with compassion and honesty.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781616209230
EAN:
9781616209230
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
336
Authors:
Jonathan Evison
Publisher:
Algonquin Books
I don’t think I would recommend this book as a model for exquisite language but I think my answer to the question is no. The approach to the subject matter was refreshing and the look into the life of blue collar same gender loving was new but all in all, it was a series of Alice doesn’t live here anymore scenes thrown together to end in: I made it to Disneyland. I liked it but wouldn’t do a second reading.
Including this book…..yes it’s about lawns, but more than that it’s a lesson in opening your eyes and your heart to those around you. It’s easy to look past people but after reading this maybe you’ll do it a little less !
Easy to read story about a working-class young man who reads a lot and is smart. He recounts his day-to-day life and the ups and downs. He is basically optimistic and good natured. He has a good moral compass guiding him along. The book is not about pedophilia, as some bigots report, who are responsible for it being banned in some states. It does show the dishonest inequity that does exist in America. Mike Munoz does see it and reacts with indignation, after giving the matter considerable thought. Near the end of the book, I was completely taken by surprise as to how his love life eventually evolved. I loved the book.
Review title says it all.
A bit meandering but quality writing
