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Frankenstein on the Cusp of Something
Frankenstein (not his real name) thumbs the nation's interstates, back and forth, up and down, here and there. He's lonely, desperate for affection, and slightly paranoid of a world too weird to grasp. The only thing Frankenstein does well is wonder.
He's looking for something but doesn't know quite what. His father. A job. A hamster farm. His doozy blip. A way out. A way in. A way back. What's a young loser to do?
He's on the cusp of some many things — death,m discovery, love, insanity, insight, wisdom, and arrest..he just doesn't know which way to go or what to make of it all. So he sticks his thumb out and hitches a ride to somewhere else.
Than all of a sudden he's in jail with a three-year-old and insanely in love.
This is a novel of chuckles and tears. Open it up. meet Frankenstein. Then see what happens.
He's looking for something but doesn't know quite what. His father. A job. A hamster farm. His doozy blip. A way out. A way in. A way back. What's a young loser to do?
He's on the cusp of some many things — death,m discovery, love, insanity, insight, wisdom, and arrest..he just doesn't know which way to go or what to make of it all. So he sticks his thumb out and hitches a ride to somewhere else.
Than all of a sudden he's in jail with a three-year-old and insanely in love.
This is a novel of chuckles and tears. Open it up. meet Frankenstein. Then see what happens.
270 pages, Paperback
First published January 18, 2005
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About the author
Glenn Alan Cheney
89 books64 followersGlenn Alan Cheney is a writer and journalist. He is the author of more than 20 books of fiction and nnfiction and hundreds of articles, op-ed essays, translations, short stories, and poems.
Among his most recent and well known books are "Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims' First Year in America," "Journey on the Estrada Real: Encounters in he Mountains of Brazil," and "Journey to Chernobyl: Encounters in a Radioactive Zone."
Cheney is editor and translator of "Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis -- Bilingual Edition."
Cheney's nonfiction uses a strong human element and touches of humor to bring life into subjects that might otherwise be dull or technical.
Cheney has a B.A. in Philosophy, an MA in Communication, an MA in English, and an MFA in Creative Writing.
See cheneybooks.com for free excerpts and discounts on Cheney titles.
Among his most recent and well known books are "Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims' First Year in America," "Journey on the Estrada Real: Encounters in he Mountains of Brazil," and "Journey to Chernobyl: Encounters in a Radioactive Zone."
Cheney is editor and translator of "Ex Cathedra: Stories by Machado de Assis -- Bilingual Edition."
Cheney's nonfiction uses a strong human element and touches of humor to bring life into subjects that might otherwise be dull or technical.
Cheney has a B.A. in Philosophy, an MA in Communication, an MA in English, and an MFA in Creative Writing.
See cheneybooks.com for free excerpts and discounts on Cheney titles.
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March 21, 2010
The author Glenn Alan Cheney has with this novel achieved the rank of master writer. A true page-turner, FCS represents his growth in depth and complexity with rarely seen creativity. And, as always, his whimsical wit shines throughout. There is also an emotional component to the novel that is poignant as the protagonist faces challenges from family and acquaintances.
A journey leads F into unique situations that allow Mr. Cheney to flex his skills...and boy does he!
Hope you enjoy this read
A journey leads F into unique situations that allow Mr. Cheney to flex his skills...and boy does he!
Hope you enjoy this read
Displaying 1 of 1 review