Returning
Returning – Can One Ever Go Back
- Paperback: 444 pages
- Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 13, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1420816063
- ISBN-13: 978-1420816068
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Returning is George D. Schultz' 1st book published.
Overview:
Do you remember Mister District Attorney? Pepper Young’s Family? Lights Out? Camay? Teel? “Lucky Strike Green Has Gone To War”? So did 47-year-old Jim Sidorwitz. He’d always harbored the desire to be sent back to 1939. In 1979, he realizes his wish/dream. However, our hero has a much harder time than he’d figured, coping with his new epoch.
For one thing, he marries Helen Shaddon, a widow – who has a son stationed in Pearl Harbor. We all remember what happened on December 7, 1941!
For another, he creates a “scene” when first encountering his mother – now 20 years his junior.
In addition, he’s absorbed more of the “seventies aggressiveness” than he’d imagined. It causes him problems in those “kinder, gentler” times.
Preview:
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“It’s open,” advised the interloper. Pushing his way into the apartment, he did his best to appear indignant. It didn’t work. “I don’t know who the hell you think you are,” he blustered. “But, you’re in my apartment.” “I’m perfectly aware of that,” replied the man, with an indulgent smile. "I didn’t take anything.” “Hmmmmph. Not much here to take. My stereo, maybe. Such as it is. Maybe my records … if you’re in to schmaltzie music. That’s about it.” “Aren’t you curious as to who I am? What I’m doing here?” “It seems to me that I already told you that I haven’t the foggiest idea who you are. I … I should be upset! But, I’m not. And I can’t figure out why I’m not.” He laughed – in spite of himself. “The fact that I’m not upset,” he continued, “that’s what upsets me … if that makes any sense.” The elderly one smiled once more. “Yes, Jim, it does. It makes perfect sense. Tell me. Of whom do I remind you?” “How … how do you know my name?” “Oh, I know a lot about you. But, go ahead and answer my question, Jim. Of whom do I remind you?” “I … I don’t believe this! I just flat-assed don’t believe it! You break into my place … and now we’re gonna play Twenty Questions? What’s even more stupid … dumber still … is the fact that I haven’t thrown your butt out of here!” “Do you feel threatened by me?” “Well … no.” “That’s why you haven’t thrown me out. Now, for heaven’s sake, relax … and tell me of whom I remind you.” “I … I can’t believe I’m doing this! This is un-be-damn-lievable!” Jim sighed deeply – and seemed to simply deflate. He had no indignation left – not a trace. He tugged against his left earlobe. He’d not done that in months. “I don’t know,” he muttered. “It must be the hair or something … maybe the suit … but, well, you kind of look like a character out of an old musical. An old movie. This guy was … well, he was kind of a go-between. Between heaven and Rita Hayworth.” “Excellent! Wonderful! Very good, Jim. Do you remember the name of the movie?” |
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This was by far my favorite of the three George D. Schultz books that I’ve read.
Again, George’s style of writing is more nostalgic than modern — a little like reading an old Earle Stanley Gardner or A. A. Fair book from the 40s or 50s. While I’ve become more accustom to the more modern style by someone like Clancy — I found the nostalgic style very pleasing. The book was so entertaining — that I read it in one sitting on a long and lazy Saturday a few years back.
Like George’s other books — the nostalgic writing style and time period the story takes place in will be better appreciated by the more mature reader.
Like many people — I like to try to guess at what the ending will be as I get closer to the end — and am pretty good at coming close. Not with this book. I was totally surprised at the ending.
May 2, 2010 @ 11:11
This book has everything! Excitement, intrigue, mystery, romance, with a sprinkle of science fiction! Don’t miss it!