Young August March grows up, not raised by anyone in particular yet seemingly by many people and experiences, in an unorthodox manner, and his life continues on that same path. In five parts, spanning his first thirty or so years, this book tells the story of August’s life. The book is interesting, well-written, and quite funny. The storyline is solid and the many instances of things coming full-circle was satisfying. If you like an old-timey-New-York type story and you have any interest in theater or theatrics, or colorful characters, I think you’d like this book.
If narrator Joel Froomkin has a “wheelhouse”, I would imagine this book lies firmly within it. From the opening line he is fully immersed and in character, and he does not falter throughout. He delivers Aaron Jackson’s story with deft comedic timing and a pleasant variety of characters and voices. I’d guess he had fun creating it in audio.
Recommend…not for kids 🙂