2007-08-06 04:47:10 · 3 answers · asked by esquire9 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Here's a couple that may get you started. "Stranded in Harmony" is about a guy who's trying to figure out his place in life. There's also "The real rules of High School" (I may have gotten that title wrong) similar idea, different style of execution.
Also you may want to try reading graphic novels. Specifically Frank Miller, "300" is fantasitic and "Sin City" is excellent. Both are worth your time.
2007-08-06 05:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Silver Snake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great "guy" book is Vision Quest by Terry Davis!
Here are some quotes about the book:
“The truest novel about growing up since THE CATCHER IN THE RYE.”–John Irving
“Honest and funny and altogether true to life . . . about people so thoroughly decent and attractive that one wants to reach out and embrace them all.”–Jonathan Yardley, Sports Illustrated
“Move over, Rocky. Here’s Louden in a sunny and deft novel for lovers of wrestling, wit, and hang-loose talent.”–Kirkus Reviews
“In terms of sheer charm, it would be difficult to match the characters in this first novel. Told with tenderness and set in the beauty of Washington State, the novel is most memorable for clearly evoking, much as Judy Blume does, a certain stage of growing up.”–Publishers Weekly
Awards:
ALA Best Books for Young Adults, 1980
New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 1980
ALA Best Books for Young Adults In the Last Quarter Century, 1995
2007-08-06 04:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try any of the Travis McGee books by John D. MacDonald
2007-08-06 04:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋