The summary on the back cover of this book is misleading. Yes, it revolves around Collie and his upbringing. The book focuses a lot on his crazy, wealthy, eccentric, alcoholic family. And yes, it's a coming of age novel about how Collie navigates all of this to become a grown man.
But it leaves out a really, really big plot point. And I am going to as well. Because it's not one that we can spoil for you. Just take my word on this - the book is better than even the summary suggests.
Collie doesn't want to rely on his grandpa's wealth. He's frustrated over his brother's lack of focus and ambition and has a love/hate relationship with his father. He fights with his hippie mother and doesn't want to race pigeons with his drunk uncle. Needless to say, his family is a huge part of his life, yet he wishes they would let him become someone else entirely. Someone who can go to the schools he wants, study what he wants and not have to live amongst 15 pet dogs. His journey comes with tribulations. And excitement. Laughter. Tears.
This book is funny. Poignant. Sad. And just plain bizarre. A perfect recipe for a good novel.
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