The Narcissism of Small Differences [Paperback]

Zadoorians comedy of contemporary manners resonates by virtue of its introspective characters and depictions of the small moments in life that, taken together, have great significance. Piquantly titled chapters (Out Come the Freaks) provide additional comic snap. Zadoorians subtle, timely story hits the mark. Detroit in 2009 is depicted as a place whose glory days are behind it and whose future is uncertain. Ana and Joe are neither fortune-seeking gentrifiers nor grizzled veterans, and their need to find a specific place where they belong makes for some of this novels most affecting moments . . . [This novels] empathy and lived-in qualities are both appealing. A quirky, original novel . . . Zadoorian deftly captures the flavor and eccentricities of life in Detroit. For anyone whos ever asked themselves, Am I weird? Michael Zadoorian has the answer: Of course you are. Thats the whole idea. While everyone is trying so hard to act normal,? Michael Zadoorian writes his characters with wit, humor, and compassionclearly, he loves them, and this warmth comes shining through.