Home Land is definitely one of the funniest books on the bookshelves this year. Sam Lipsyte has crafted a biting witty and satirical love letter to high school, most likely flipping the bird at the same time.
Home Land is the story of Lewis Miner or Teabag as he was known in high school. It is a series of letters that Teabag sent to The Eastern Valley High School Alumni newSL:etter, Catamount Notes. His confesses his innermost anger right across that high schoolÂ’s metaphorical face.
Read this book! I found it by chance, knowing nothing about the author, and it's hilarious and painful. If you find humor in the futility of life, you'll love it. The drug-dealing AA sponsor with the war mace is particularly memorable. (Even if you're sober, you have to admit that there are members, even those with time, who just don't get it.)
Missy
SUICIDEGIRL
California, USA
MAY 31, 2005 06:00 AM