Paul J. Barkers immensely appealing debut novel, Timothys Take-Out, might just be the answer. It is a paean to those who dont quite fit in, to those who might have been more comfortable in a simpler time and place...
(PRWEB) November 22, 2004 -- Carl Fellows is some piece of work. Barely twenty years old, hes already sworn off women and college! After drifting aimlessly for awhile, the shy young man takes a job he couldnt be less suited for – that of restaurant personnel" manager – and things only go downhill from there.
Working conditions at Timothys Take-Out prove nothing short of atrocious. Theres no heat, no air conditioning, no reliable equipment, and no reliable employees. The customers are obnoxious beyond comprehension. The only good thing about the restaurant is its proximity to one of the most beautiful beaches on earth.
Not that Carl has much time for recreation, working 60-or-more hours a week...
The young mans personal life is about as messed up. If hes not suffering emotional abuse at the hands of some girl, hes getting the stuffing kicked out of him by neighborhood tough guys. His few friends" are either fickle or mentally deranged. Though he sweats blood for his weekly paycheck, he never seems to have any money.
His indomitable spirit keeps him going, and almost makes him a likable character. Unfortunately, his constant striving for perfection serves mostly to highlight his incredible selfishness and intolerance. While his ideals might be admirable, his lifestyle seems almost reprehensible to some.
Paul J. Barkers extraordinary first novel is being touted as, among other things, the perfect gift for malcontents." If there is just no pleasing that certain someone on your gift list, could this be what you – and they – are waiting for? Although Timothys Take-Out is available at most online bookstores, the easiest way to order a copy is through Mr. Barkers website, at www.dontlikemyjob.com.
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