Songs From Richmond Avenue
by Michael Reed
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Pub Date 3 Nov 2016 | Archive Date 29 Nov 2017
Description
If the adage “nothing civilized ever resulted from the drinking of beer” requires further proof, one needs look no farther than down Houston’s pothole-infested Richmond Avenue. There, the blurry-eyed denizens of the Relix Club wile away the hours engaged in their two favorite activities – drinking and betting.
Until recently that was good enough for our storyteller, a journalist of questionable work ethic, who undergoes an epiphany following a bus stop meeting with pretty Michelle, a woman he declares has “skin so perfect I doubted she even had pores.”
Could she be his redemption? Maybe, but first he’d better contend with her baseball bat-wielding former beau, her nihilistic stripper roommate and the suspicious death of a friend, who fancies himself the father of Brute Generation poetry.
Mostly satire, often wildly unpredictable, the only real long shot in Songs From Richmond Avenue would be for its protagonist to put down his beer long enough to learn anything of true value.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781612967769 |
| PRICE | US$6.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Bonnye Reed F, Reviewer
I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Michael Reed, and Black Rose Writing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all, for sharing your hard work with me.
Songs from Richmond Avenue is a laugh a minute retelling of life in Houston, Texas from the viewpoint of young transplants. After spending 30 years on the outskirts of this enormous city,
I was able to sympathize and 'see' all the snarls and misconfigurations of this fine novel. I would recommend to anyone feeling left out of their current social situation - it could certainly be worse. Michael Reed is an author I will watch.
Margaret H, Reviewer
Humorous, world weary people coming to terms with their worlds the best way they know how, Never been to the area but seemed realistic and enjoyed the characters.
Melissa W, Reviewer
I like this novel. I felt as if I wanted certain things to happen and I never knew which way it would go. Very unique premise.
