Straight Man

Questions About Straight Man

by Richard Russo (Goodreads Author)

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Straight Man, please sign up.

Answered Questions (1)

Point of the title?

Peggy I agree and recognized all along the meaning of the title (comic foil), but I recently got a reaction from a new acquaintance wondering if it referred…moreI agree and recognized all along the meaning of the title (comic foil), but I recently got a reaction from a new acquaintance wondering if it referred to the opposite of a gay man! Just a point to add to the humor Russo indulges in.(less)

Unanswered Questions (5)

I really liked the book, but I'm puzzled about one thing: Why does Angelo's face have a diagram drawn on it when Hank sees him in the hospital?

why is david such a bitch?

I agree with Jacob. "Hank Devereaux would fuck himself and then declare it the best sex he ever had." I enjoyed the book but Hank wore on me. Anybody else?

discussion questions for book groups?

List of characters?

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions