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Title: Not bad, but recycles ground covered by Smiley and Hassler.
Review: This book has generated comparisons with Jane Smiley's "Moo." But it reminded me more of Jon Hassler's novels about academic life, "Rookery Blues" and "The Dean's List." While fairly satisfying, Russo's style and tone left me wanting. If you enjoyed "Straight Man" but want something even more insightful, funny and poignant, try Hassler.
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