Freddy and Fredericka

So funny. So insightful. So uplifting. Read it!

I'm pretty sure that this is an objectively good book that just didn't resonate for me. I love the descriptiveness of Helprin's prose and the way he has of evoking an undercurrent of serene justice beneath even the most mundane events.

That being said, it's largely a political farce / satire, which places it pretty squarely in the category of Not Really My Thing. And if you're like me and find it extremely unpleasant to read about people committing social faux pas and embarrassing themselves in front of large audiences, avoid this book, because it happens pretty much constantly.