Book Review: Charm City Rocks - Matthew Norman

 

Here’s what I liked about “Charm City Rocks” by Matthew Norman - it’s a really sweet story. It’s about a really sweet guy, Billy, who just seems like one of those guys you want to be friends with - he’s happy, he’s content, he enjoys his life, he likes his friends, he has his routine, and he’s fine. He likes his kid (soon to be going off to college), he not only is able to co-parent with his ex-girlfriend but also has an okay relationship with her husband so they all can parent the kid. This book wasn’t a steamy romance - it also wasn’t about teenage first love angst - instead it was about adults trying to figure out their lives (and wants) yet also being realistic about those wants in their lives. I cannot say that I was too thrilled by the secondary characters popping in, but they did add some depth (and confusion) for the main characters to deal with - and clarify life with. Overall, this was an enjoyable story … and “you go, guy in the cardigan!” Four stars.