Bad Haircut: Stories of the Seventies

Perotta wins big with a kid from jersey

I am a kid from perotta's home town and could definatley relate to all of his tales about grownin' up. I have read the book more than twice, it holds special sentimental value to me as it might as well have been written by some kid who i used to smoke ciggarettes w/ at the little league field. As a young person, the truest light the book sheds on me is: not much has changed in garwood since the 70s. eventhough it might be more special to me than to someone who's not from nj, it still transcends, it is universal. And it could be on everybody's top 10 book list. Thanks Tom Perotta!!!!

Great for 70's Children...and Their Parents

Great, funny, and interesting stories ¿ you want to both laugh and cry. Mr. Perrotta is a bit older than me, but I could definitely recognize the 70¿s of my childhood in which his stories take place. I found this book almost by accident and am so happy that I did. It¿s all in this book ¿ race relations, first sexual encounters, living and growing with family. A truly wonderful read by an author I cannot wait to read again.

Outstanding!

Tom Perrotta's 'Bad Haircut,' is a book that touches the heart and tickles the tummy. You basically laugh and cry at the same time. This book gives you a simple over view of the simple, yet difficult things in life (in the seventies at least.) I loved it and would read it again and again.

Touching the Funny Bone Deeply

This is a fine book which is at times hilarious. It will make the reader laugh out loud. 'Bad Haircut' will resonate with both the children and parents of the 1970's while successfully both traversing and bridging the distance between childhood and adulthood. A touching and enjoyable tome that will be cherished and remembered for the pleasure it brings. I find this book funnier and more deeply felt than Perrotta's subsequent more recent work. I first read 'Bad Haircut' in the hardback small press edition released prior to the current paperback edition. As in the best short fiction Perrotta economically creates a world we inhabit for the brief time it takes to read these vivid stories.

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