So here's book #1. I've already read a few of Chuck's works (Choke and Lullaby), and I'm about halfway through with Diary. I've enjoyed it thus far. It's strange: I didn't know a thing about it, and once I started reading it began to paint a somewhat familiar setting. It takes place in a place not too different from Chautauqua: a quaint island town (maybe on the East Coast?) that is comprised of old moneyed families who have become resentful of waves of tourism that have riddled their pristine home. To some extent I could see a similarity in native Chautauquans. Though the season hasn't officially started (we still have about a week), it's my understanding that the grounds will swell with people and that a controlled chaos overwhelms this sleepy village. If you don't believe me, just look at the program guide and note how many events will take place over the next few months. So far, I have been treated with the utmost respect and kindness from people in town. Let's hope that attitude remains when things start to pick up.
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