Man, what a long journey. Kevin Davenport was a typical suburban kid with a normal family, until a random accident threw his life into turmoil. So he works odd jobs to put himself through college, and when the story picks up, he's working in a kosher meat factory.Except the meat factory isn't what it seems, and Kevin gets deeper and deeper into all kinds of crazy things: fighting for money, running a bookmaking operation, dealing drugs and plotting revenge. And things get even crazier from there!The beginning of the story was definitely a little more graphic than necessary. Kevin definitely has a habit of suddenly displaying needed skills you never knew he had. But the story moved fast and kept my interest. Absolutely loved this book. I started reading this just before midnight and had planned on only reading the first chapter to make a start before bed. Next thing I know I had to get up for college and had been awake all night. It was very easy to get "lost" in and I think this had a lot to do with the dialogue which has a unique feeling of authenticity to it very rarely seen in a book. It's the little interactions between the characters which gives a very authentic feel.
What do You think about Odd Jobs (2013)?
Two stars for the strength of the beginning of this book. Tough one to finish.
—Invyzable
Violence marks a path to a positive but painful ending for the protaganist.
—DANIELLINA
Some reading is for recreation. This is for recreation.
—Kent
