This one kind of surprised me. I really thought I would love it, but my enthusiasm definitely went up and down while reading. I really liked the descriptions of life growing up in the rural South after the Great Migration being over. Some of what he talks about is reminiscent of Jesmyn Ward's experiences and work in that respect (whom I love). I haven't read too much of his journalistic work, but Blow is clearly a good writer. The end just started to lose me a bit with the whole fraternity expose and a bit too much philosophizing/moralizing I felt. Still, a solid read that his more regular readers will probably really enjoy. I also appreciate his openness and honesty in self-reflection.