Finished on 2/16/09:

THE SLIDE by Kyle Beachy, 2009.
I needed a novel set in contemporary times, read a review of this one, and decided to try it. The main character, Potter Mays, is in his twenties, graduates college and runs to the safety of home in St. Louis, and is trying to figure out his life. I don't know what I was expecting of this book, but I just could not enjoy it. I couldn't relate to any character, too much whining, the plotlines didn't appeal to me, it just seemed shallow and self-centered. I did finish it, but must admit to skimming the last 50 pages, which I never do that. I can't really recommend this to anyone I know.