The Greatest Man in Cedar Hole is about two boys - Robert Cutler, the very definition of a teacher's pet (so much so that his slightly off the wall fourth grade teacher remains in love with him for years) and Francis Pinkham, the boy who always remains two steps behind (even when he wins he somehow loses) - it is also about what a good man is, and how maybe the greatest man is not always who you think it is. Thank heavens for impulse buys and quirky book covers - I had never heard of this book until I saw it on a shelf of discounted books (heaven for the gal addicted to buying books!) Sometimes impulse buys don't always work (my wardrobe is a testament to that!) but this time it did. Like John Irving (who is an obvious influence) it is a sprawling BIG American novel that at its heart still manages to retain a warmth and humour about the characters, especially Franicis Pinkham.
"Bernie leaned back against the counter and stared out of the window. The glaring sunlight gave her purple track suit an electric sheen that glowed bright and dangerous. Nadine tucked the knives deep in the utensil drawer."
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