The clichรฉ of the 'Eureka!' moment easily obscures the doubt and uncertainty that are also part of the discovery process.
Janet MaslinGonzo . . . acidic hilarity . . . 'The Fun Parts' has fine moments, but it's not the whole Lipsyte story. Read it with 'The Ask' if you really want to know how a mordant jokester with a madman's imagination became a literary rock star.
Janet Maslin