The Logic of Porcology

Just finished Empire Falls by Richard Russo. It's a good book, rife with the usuals of a novel. Plot, foreshadowing, ending, etc. and yet something is missing... It is not a recommended book, and I am not sure why exactly. That not being sure really pisses me off, and yet I will stick with my gut. This thing won the Pulitzer a few years ago. Perhaps they read a slightly altered novel? Perhaps they have had different experience with life and so they view seedy as interesting and whatever else. I am at a loss.

Back to working in Calgary in 5 days. Gotta buy some tools so I look like a professional. Who wants to help me shop?