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This is a debut novel from newcomer Brian Kimberling who was born and bred in rural Indiana. This book is about Nathan Lochmueller and revolves around his love/ hate relationship with his native state and his forlorn love for flibbertigibbet red head of his dreams - Lola. He spends a great time of the book detailing his feelings for her and how both the feelings and the people involved actually mature.
He is also a professional bird watcher for part of the novel until he becomes an operative at a ...more
He is also a professional bird watcher for part of the novel until he becomes an operative at a ...more
I often, but not always, agree with NPR on books. Any book written by someone who played the bass clarinet it ok by me! (Although my band director had the brains to know you don't have a bass clarinet or a french horn in a marching band, even if you do have someone in a robot-like brace carrying an entire set of chimes!!) And, I pretty much agree with him on my home state, but I don't really think its any worse (except to Manhattanites) than anywhere else over-run with strip malls and bad chain
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It’s a confusing world. Nathan Lochmueller drifts into professional birdwatching, earning just enough money to make it each day. In his work, Nathan encounters not only quirky and intriguing birds, but a whole planet of quirky and intriguing people.
Unexpectedly delightful.
Unexpectedly delightful.
Didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I did, but there were parts that were quite funny. Learned some stuff about Indiana that I'm not sure is really all that true, but made for an interesting story. There's not really much of a plot, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Dec 23, 2012
Sam
marked it as to-read
Mar 25, 2013
Seulky
marked it as to-read
