The Perils of Reading
In
the title story of this collection, Ted hits heavy Bakelite typewriter
keys when he composes ill-conceived love letters in “The Perils of
Reading the Classics When You’re No Holden Caulfield.” The Perils of Reading as
imagined, are inherent dangers moving over deserted plains within and
instead of connecting with saviors and condemners. “All Things
American,” happens in every town throughout the USA: it happens when
young couples take fiancees home to meet the family. And In “The Escape
from Recess,” Ricky finds a comrade in Claude, the two share in their
terminal illness, ennui.
245 Pages. 51,000 Words.