Delano
by John Orozco
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Author: John OrozcoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-12-07
ISBN: 0966481615
Number of pages: 170
Publisher: Parnassus
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Book Review: a nice book without much twist
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all let me put the disclaimer - 4 stars reflects just my own opinion - this book is great and easy to read and I will recommend you to read this book. The book is around 170 pages but those are of pure laughter and joy.Delano is the prime character of this book - he is trying to use his Hispanic heritage to get in the college and finally gets in using the black lineage which never existed. Delano does not represent the general masses rather he signifies the few who does not run with the masses. The book draws a nice picture of Woodstock culture which swept USA in 1970s. Delano is against the war but he is also against the aimless fight against all government institution. Delano is rational but not heartless. The other characters like girl friends Alice and Ashley, room-mate Sam, friend philosopher and guide Winston, friend Conrad - they are all insanely funny. A special note for Sam with his worm farming, weed selling and dead animal hauling activities is just beyond imagination. Sometimes some of the plots are little unrealistic like the whole Baba Rama affair and feds. etc. Some of the stories of Del Norte seems to be eternally true for all colleges and universities at all ages and never lose their charm.
Summary of Delano
Eddie Delano is an underachieving, recalcitrant young man desperate to avoid life's absurdities and cursed to experience them in total. His sidesplitting quest begins in war-torn Vietnam but moves quickly to rural California and a circus-like college campus filled with oddball professors, rabid women's libbers and misguided leaders of the social revolution. His helpers and guides include the ultimate con man, a stoned-out hippie, and the wicked woman of his dark desires. Despite their shenanigans and the obstacles provided by the comically inept sheriff's detectives and the maniacal vegetarians of Baba Rama, Eddie finds his treasure. Or does he?Graphic Novels Books
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