Friday, March 25, 2011

BETTER by John O'Brien

Finished Fr 3/25/11

This rather slim novel is by the author of LEAVING LAS VEGAS, and chronicles the lives of various inhabitants who live in a lavish 'crash pad' high in the Hollywood hills. Double Felix (his name is Felix, but this is his rather clever nickname)owns the home, and oversees a non-stop alcohol fueled party, and he sometimes invites people to stay and live at the house. The novel is mostly told by William who was a high-profile, severely alcoholic corporate lawyer who came to party, and never left. Also, in the house is a beautiful Asian hooker by the name of Zipper, a young party-girl called Maggie, and a very young and beautiful girl by the name of Laurie who has captivated both William and Double Felix. The book is mostly a catalog of snide dialog and weird philosophical ramblings by the house guests. Finally, a house fire forces everyone to move on. This book could have been so much better, and it was released posthumously.

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