i jinxed it

yeah, so the hilma wolitzer's the doctor's daughter (mentioned below)--not so much. huh, perhaps my expectations were too high? just didn't have the same tension as i've come to revel in with the wolitzer women's work. (say that 3 times fast. or don't. whatever.)

so, here's a book to check out: the memory of running by ron mclarty.

as you read, you find yourself relating to a previously unrelateable protagonist.

genius.

augusten burroughs' new book is due in a few days. . .can't wait.