Downtown Owl

I just finished reading the fictional novel by non fictional writer Chuck Klosterman called "Downtown Owl". I have to say, for a guy who has made a career writing observational pop culture gems (Fargo Rock City, Sex Drugs & Cocoa Puffs etc...) he really shows a talent for fiction. Although at times almost void of plot this has to be one of his best to date.

True to form, Klosterman stays as witty and bold as his other works while painting a picture of rural Midwest North Dakota and its strange but almost life like inhabitants. The story takes place in the mid 1980's and follows the lives of 4 random members of a close knit community called Owl, North Dakota. Although all 4 people share a somewhat intertwined existence (the towns entire population is 800) they also lead very separate and peculiar lives. It almost plays out like a voyeuristic peek into the real lives of real people. His depiction of the town and its occupants almost give you the idea that he grew up there and these were his friends and acquaintances.

It's a pretty quick read with quite a few laughable moments. I suggest if you are looking to stay out of the bitter cold and need something to read, hit your local book store and pick it up.
You won't be sorry.
or
Maybe you will.

Doesn't bother me either way.