Manhood for Amateurs

I love his writing style, perfectly focused on the mundanities of modern life. Ultimately familiar and erudite, he is the middle-aged father pondering his place in life. While it can be spotty in places, Chabon redeems himself continuously with so much good stuff. His story on how low the bar has been set for fathers, the familiar crunch Lego makes as you look for that singular piece to finish your masterwork, his kid's Dalek t-shirt, the wilderness of childhood and fessing up to his own drug use. He's damned smart and I totally would love to just hang out with the guy.