Little America : A Novel [Paperback]

Rob Swigart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Little America is a modern Oedipal romp through hilarious adventures as the major characters race westward toward their destinies in Little America, Wyoming, in the bicentennial year of 1976. Orville Hollinday has always struggled to both please and get even with his father, Senior, who constantly belittles him. Orville keeps trying to blow up Seniors Cadillacs. Senior just doesnt notice. He moves to Little America to find among things, a girl just like the girl, Flora, who married his father. He doesnt know that Senior and Flora, each with a different partner, will ultimately make surprise appearances in Wyoming.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Satire that is fast, comical and a little mean about an all-American boy who makes a career out of murdering Dad." -- Newsday

About the Author

Rob Swigart writes stories and scenarios for the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park, California, and is the author of eight novels. He has published poetry and most recently co-authored, with Robert Johansen, Upsizing the Individual in the Downsized Organization. He is at work on a new novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595091962
• ISBN-13: 978-0595091966
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,542,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Real America", April 3, 2000

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Elanah (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little America : a novel (Unbound)

One of those books that one can glean more and more insight from the more times one reads it. A word of warning: While reading this book, one is inclined to try and get through it quite fast, it is that humorous and entertaining! The benefit of reading a bit slower is that one is able to better appreciate the subtle innuendos. Altogether, Mr. Swigart exhibits an above average intelligence and insight as well as a unique sense of humor. A book well worth investing in, and reading over and over.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tom Robbins, is Rob Swigart your Guru?, November 25, 2006

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Valencia Bathe "Work like you don't need the ... (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little America : A Novel (Paperback)

I enjoyed Little America recently (how had I missed it for so long?) The words grab you and throw you in the middle of a raging stream of consciousness without a life preserver, so you read quickly to keep your head above the flow. Swigart uses words much like one of my all-time favorite authors, Tom Robbins. Maybe they're the same person?!? At any rate, dig out your old water wings and read this book!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding...infinitely entertaining, January 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Little America : A Novel (Paperback)

A hilarious story. Extremely well written. I first read this book ten or twelve years ago and have read it at least half a dozen times since. It's almost impossible to put down. One of the most entertaining books I have ever read. Swigart is a master wordsmith.