OMG! I love Barry Brennessel's voice, and Tinseltown is one incredible read. Micah is an adorable character who makes me feel downright sane! My quirks are nothing compared to his. He is an average guy, deliciously flawed, looking for love, and totally captivating.
The first time I saw the title for this book, I assumed it would be about Hollywood. It's not, although the protagonist is studying film. Loved finding out about "Tinseltown" though, and Micah's adventures there.
I found it really clever how the author used film and television devices to gently push the story along. Micah's life definitely has it's ups and downs, aided and abetted by his own personal Greek chorus and other narrative voices, which I absolutely adored.
The story tells of Micah's journey, how he matures (as much as he can), until he finally reaches a place in his life that is right, though far removed where he'd once thought he'd be. Lot's of TV and movie trivia here, and some references brought back memories. All the characters, no matter how small a role they played, were fully realized--some you may even think you know. All in all, Tinseltown is a delightful, if occasionally sad tale about those who enter Micah's life for a reason, a season, or forever.
I cannot recommend this novel highly enough, and it's very easy to see why it won a Lambda Literary nomination and a Rainbow Award.
And who knew three little words could be so funny? "We do that."
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