Getting Back

by Mark Maller

Above everything, Rob Silvers is preoccupied with getting even with his college, parents, wife and others who compromise his desires and expectations. While trying to find himself, he battles with an eccentric religious biology professor who dominates St. Sylvester's College. Midst controversy, he starts a free thinker's club, and finally with the aid of a sympathetic teacher, is able to leave.Part two occurs over 20 years later. Now married to his college sweetheart, he is desperate to survive without a job or money in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile he suspects that his wife is unfaithful and seeks a harsh vengeance. This quick paced and humorous story questions whether life is determined by the past or if our choices are truly free.

274 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an outstanding first novel that is philosophical and insightful about life. We follow Rob Silvers from high school through college, as he rebels and finds himself. In the second half, we see him as a professional (no spoiler) and married to the girl he met in college. They struggle financially with marital issues. The novel has a surprise ending. Throughout, the story encourages an agnostic and skeptical attitude toward religion and preachers, especially Catholic. For independent thinkers.
I enjoyed reading and was never bored. It is a page turner. Highly recommended.