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John Madrid's avatar

This is excellent. Brutal, funny, and unexpectedly moving.

Morgan Hobbs's avatar

There’s something about the times, I’d almost rather read a scorching takedown than a genuine piece of quality lit, and here we get to have it both ways. I started The Sound and the Fury recently, and two-thirds in, I have to agree with Bud Wiggins’ assessment. After following his slowly disintegrating career all these years, it was gratifying to see him go out on top.

J Carter's avatar

I'm glad he had some flashes at the end, all else notwithstanding. Peeling of a stumbling sesquipedalian sausage. I don't regret witnessing it in the least.

Michael Goodwin Hilton's avatar

All I can say is, I was torn between this story and Netflix - and am happy to report that this story won out!

Robert Qua's avatar

Loved it! Couldn’t ask for a better escape from the crushing reality of burning oil fields. Chapeau!