SYNOPSIS

The Obsessive Chronicles is a coming of age story, told in a conversational first person voice, recounting a young man’s trials in overcoming mental illness. The novel follows Jordan Fineman’s descent into severe obsessive compulsive disorder and bi-polar disorder while working in an Alaskan salmon cannery through his attempt to integrate into the New York City work force as a paralegal in the late 1980’s. A tale as humorous as it is harrowing, sure to provide hope and encouragement to all who must follow a similar path, and to those who can identify.

AUTHOR BIO

Josh Greenfield is a graduate of both Phillips Andover Academy and Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He holds two masters degrees from the City University of New York, one in History and one in English Literature. He also completed the better part of a doctorate in English at Fordham University. His desire in writing is to tell a entertaining and engaging story, to look for laughs in dark places.

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The Obsessive Chronicles by Josh Greenfield

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is probably one of the more unusual books that I have read, especially in recent times. What would you expect from a book that is told from the perspective of a young man with obsessive compulsive disorder? To be sure, the book is often rather disjointed and even quirky, but you must consider the source. I found myself analyzing those I have known (including myself) to see if they had anything in common with the protagonist.

I have to admit that I often found my mind wandering as I read. This was not my style of writing. I guess I would say that I did not connect with the story nor the characters. I felt somewhat like I was an outsider looking in, and that always makes this a very difficult read. I also could have done without the very unnecessary (though minimal) profanity. I can state that there is no sex–not even implied sex. Fro that, I am grateful.

Even though this book was just not my cup of tea, I know that there are many people who would absolutely enjoy this book. I can honestly say that I will probably never look obsessive compulsive disorder the same way again, and if that is all I got out of this, it was worth it.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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