The Throwback Special: A Novel

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Review "Wistful and elegantly written… The Throwback Special conjures the rewarding melancholy of Richard Ford’s Frank Bascombe novels" ― John Williams, New York Times Book Review "Powerful, intelligent, and entertaining. . . . Chris Bachelder works a kind of poignant comedic magic, expertly locating and drawing out central truths about life." ― Drew Nellins Smith, Los Angeles Times Book Review "A gem . . . Bachelder’s ‘football’ novel is an eerie, witty work dissecting a modern-day sacrificial ritual." ― Matt Seidel, The Millions " The Throwback Special is 2016’s first Great Book. . . . A hilariously sorrowful rendering of American masculinity and a wise, patient examination of American culture." ― Weston Cutter, Minneapolis Star Tribune "A comic meditation about marriage, ritual, friendship, parenthood, aging, and unlikely obsessions, The Throwback Special is a funny, insightful, and surprisingly poignant book." ― Julie Schumacher, bestselling author of Dear Committee Members "[A] comic dissection of male bonding. . . . Sharply observed and sympathetic and funny enough to win over even those readers who abhor football and its fans." ― Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Bachelder reveals the magic of professional sport spectating, the silliness and profundity of traditions, and the tender illogic of friendship. . . . There is absolutely something for everyone (even the sports-averse) in this rollicking, irreverent but sweet human drama." ― Julia Jenkins, Shelf Awareness (starred review) "[A] wryly amusing rumination on manhood and male bonding. . . . Filled with subtle humor and incisive insights, Bachelder’s novel will resonate with anyone who has pondered the game of life." ― Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Chris Bachelder is the author of four novels, including National Book Award finalist The Throwback Special . He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.