Review: A Refreshing Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
3 Freshmen: A Comic Novel was an interesting trip back in time to college life in the late 60's and early 70's. It was a fun filled read about the adventures of three young men who became friends as they entered into their first year of college. The story revolves around the experiences of these three characters and the life and times during that era. The three characters are Stand, Darius and Lenny. The story is told by the character Stan.I really enjoyed all of the little details of the storyline throughout the book. It allowed me to be able to visualize what was taking place as though I was there. It was also very interesting to read about what was going on culturally and historically during this period which gave me some real insight as to how it affected the lives of young people during that time. I also really liked how the author mentioned the music and artistic and entertainment influences throughout the book. This story and its events happened well before my time, but I did certainly enjoy the comparison and contrast of college life and world events from then and now. What made the story so refreshing for me was reading the different perspectives of the characters and getting an understanding of their thoughts, concerns, and struggles, encounters with members of the opposite sex and how they lived their lives during that time.This is a great story for anyone who was in college themselves during this exciting and challenging time for a fun trip down memory lane. It is also a great read for anyone who wants to learn more about that time and place who wasn't around during those days. All in all it is a great story that will cause you to smile and relate with the characters in the book.