The Last Exit to Normal by Michael Harmon
Ben Campbell is mad when he and his two dads move from the gritty city streets where temptation to act out is abundant to Rough Butte, Montana where life is as slow as molasses. Ben is even more stymied when they move in and he meets his next door neighbor, Billy.
Billy’s dad is not treating Billy right and Ben is determined to find out what is behind all of the angry words and actions. In the midst of all of the turmoil next door, Ben makes friends, and enemies, in the small town as he lets his hair spikes and guard down and opens himself up to new experiences.
It was difficult to say what I liked most about this book. Ben is a very like-able character who is obviously trying to figure out where he belongs. His dad is struggling with his own identity in this small town. His new Grandma is also one tough old bat, but she is just watching out for Ben. Or if I liked Billy the most. Sweet, misunderstood, obedient Billy who just wants someone to love him. For a first novel, Harmon has done a spectacular job of creating a believable story line with endearing characters. I picked it up and didn’t set it down until I was done! Spectacular!
Check out Michael Harmon on his website at: http://www.booksbyharmon.com
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