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How to Break Bad News

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A really funny novel about a young journalist who got into the news business because he wanted to do good, but ends up making tacos. He's sent undercover at a Gringo's restaurant to expose health department and labor violations, but finds he likes working there better than his actual job. He hopes to reclaim his dignity by helping at least some of the minimum-wage workers but finds that trying to do the right thing is pretty hard when you don't know what that is. It's a great read and a lot of laughs. Especially funny: the opening celebrity murder trial, involving a rapper shot by a country music star at something called "The Concert for Traditional Marriage."

I started reading this book on the recommendation of a film producer friend of mine. Wasn't sure what to expect, but it quickly brought me in and carried me throughout. It's one of those books where you don't feel like you're reading some bad fiction, but rather, reading a diary about your close friends -- which I love.

This book draws you in immediately with its compelling characters, who are authentic, brave, some times annoying and beautiful, like most of the people I know in real life. Those who like sharp humor will love this book.

This is an excellent read. A tight story that pulls you along from chapter to chapter. Dialogue like people speak in, but with an edgy overlay. As I read it, I kept trying to cast the characters for the movie version... always a good sign while I read a book. You will enjoy reading this one.

I read this book as part of a book club and everyone loved it. We had a great discussion about it and I recommend it for any book clubs or just to read on your own.

Molloy's debut never strays from a sharp rendering of a world that's gone insane with overwhelming self-consciousness.