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A Simple Machine, Like The Lever (2011)

by Evan P. Schneider(Favorite Author)

4.1 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0982770413 (ISBN13: 9780982770412)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Propeller Books

review 1: This is easily one of the best books I have ever read. After reading it I immediately wanted more from this author, but alas, he has written no other novels. I would say this book is 'bicycle fiction'. Nick is so simple yet so smart. I know a lot of people that are frugal like him, although not usually for the reasons that he is. I never liked his girlfriend much, he was way too good for her. Anyways, best book award goes to this one.
review 2: This book takes a sadly humorous look at the state that a lot of childless, unmarried twenty- and thirty-somethings are finding themselves in: feeling unfulfilled by their job (if they manage to be employed), working off debt, finding only contentment (not happiness) in relationships, and searching for meaning in the sma... morell things--like late night bike rides. Nick accurately reflects the tunnel vision young people backed into a corner take on, and Schneider pokes gentle fun at the absurdity of some of these actions and attitudes. There is no time for the big picture when the day-to-day cost of living is so hard to pay; it's making sure your pants don't get stuck in your bike chain that matters. This is a beautiful, simple narrative and a great Portland story. less

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