Review: Hysterical is a good word to describe this book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 8, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even foregoing some much-needed sleep in order to finish it. Perhaps it was just my mindset, perhaps the material appealed to me, but I like Jake Logan as a reluctant hero.Written in the first person, Jake tells his story about struggling to find work as an actor. What he can find work is as a waiter, until his old college buddy Jarvis shows up with an offer for a gig he can't refuse.Hired to be a tutor for a super-over-achiever high school student whose father wants her to go to Harvard, Jake fits the bill. He went to Harvard. He's able to study for a few hours before he has to pass on the info. What he didn't count on was blatant manipulation, Kendo sessions with a reluctant student, a homicidal nanny, and a father who wants to win at any cost.What's a surfer dude to do? Tutor.This is a good book for a rough day, and I highly recommend it for pure escapism, but not too over the top.I received a complimentary copy of this book for review.