Finn: a novel
 Jon Clinch
 Completed May 22, 2007


Have you ever read a book that, when completed, leaves you with a "space" of sorts?  You're not quite sure what to think about the book - you determine it was good - but to analyze it leaves you speechless.

That's how I feel about Finn.

For sure, Finn is not for the faint of heart. Many parts of the book are downright disturbing. Finn is not a hero and not to be loved by its readers. But like a car accident that you can't help but watch, you follow Finn through this story for better or worse. There are times when you think he will redeem himself, but then he does something even more deplorable than the page before.

He's a jerk. A bastard. A racist and sexist pig. And you can't help but read more about him. True raw and grit, it leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth. And you may even enjoy every minute of it. ( )