At 01:02 PM 4/15/00 -0700, Greg Swan wrote:
>
>For sub-par Thompson, I'd probably finger The
Alcoholics -- but that may be
>undeserved. It's an atypical novel, an over-the-top
farce. While
>Thompson's supporting characters are always a bit
cartoony, Thompson takes
>that tendency to an extreme in this novel.
>
>Haven't read Wild Town, but I'm considering moving it
up on my list.
I agree with you regarding the poor
quality of _The Alcoholics_. For my money, _Wild Town_ was
OK....nothing special, but not one of the worst.
James
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