Tom has some issues; not least of which is his penis. He's a corporate drone, unsure of what he and his company actually produce, who deals with his unhappiness by verbally abusing his coworkers.He's considering an affair; then again, so is his wife.His father is a well-known writer, who is also a drinker and a philanderer.Tom is coping as best he can, using humor and wit to propel him blindly through life. A laugh-filled romp that leaves you feeling like maybe your life isn't as bad as it seems. The little bit at the back titled "This Book May or May Not Be Completely Autobiographical" tipped this up to three stars. The actual book was readable, sometimes funny, engaging, but also rather misogynist. Or maybe just misanthropic. Certainly the main character was a bit of a jerk to his wife, and rationalized it rather unfairly, in order to have everything work out happily in the end.But the bit at the end made me feel a little softer toward the author himself and made me willing to give him a second shot if he publishes again. While reading the book it reminded me of Jonathan Tropper, but apparently he idolizes and aspires to be like Richard Russo much more. I quite like Richard Russo, so if that's his aim, good for him.
