Laurance answers “I read this book a few years ago but since...”

Sassy asked this question about A Man in Full:

I read this book a few years ago but since the 2016 presidential election everything I have heard about Donald Trump puts me in mind of Charlie Croker. Was Trump Wolfe's model for this character? What do other readers think?

Laurance This book was written too long ago for me to think that's likely. I've also read before that many characters in this book are loosely based on real li…moreThis book was written too long ago for me to think that's likely. I've also read before that many characters in this book are loosely based on real life Atlanta personalities. Charlie does make me think about Trump a lot, but Charlie is a consummate rural southerner, whereas Trump is a product of upperclass Jersey/NY. Their minds may strike me as similar, but they are miles apart in terms of cultural background.(less)

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