In jack driscoll's books of poems lie something quite miraculous. His poems cross the line from ordinary perceptions into those of sheer beauty, a kind of wintery drunken bliss that can only come from the eyes of heart that knows how far back the dark woods go.

I really enjoyed the tales of a very old man looking back to his youth on the road. It gave me a better feel for what life must have been like during the depression.

These stories capture the essence of real life in middle America. At the heart of each story are human beings--plain 'ol, flawed human beings. The people you meet in Wanting Only to Be Heard are the people you might meet at an Upper Peninsula (Michigan) tavern on a Friday night. You won't find a trace of a cliche anywhere in this book, not an ounce of phoniness.

I read this book in one sitting and I'm going to go back to it when I have more time. I think this would be a great movie.

This is a great read from start to finish. It moves at a good pace, has a strong narrative voice, great characters and an unexpected ending. Funny--and sexy--romance too.

Jack Driscoll's Stardog is fast-paced, witty, and smart. Driscoll's protaganist, Earl P. Godfrey, is an everyman for the road--taking us on a wild ride for redemption and romance. But expect the unexpected--no cliche's here about the open road. Only humor, fun, and that rarest of endowments, heart. Don't be left out--get out your credit card to get this book in your hands. It belongs on your book shelf.

Driscoll mastery of craft makes this book both a great fast read for the summer reader or a pleasing exploration for the lover of literature. Highest recomendation.

I chose this book for our book club selection of the month because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews received from the offical reviewers and the customer reviews on this site. All of our book members were extremely disappointed with the novel. Although there are isolated sections of excellent writing and some beautiful imagery, the characters are one-dimensional and unlikeable, the plot irritating, and the tone drab and uninteresting. I am an avid reader and can enjoy most books, but I truly pushed through this one. I must admit, I usually find it helpful and enlightening to pay close attention to reviews, but this time I felt they were extremely misleading.

What an excellent portrayal of the trials of marriage. The main character is incredibly life-like and compelling, and the writing is absolutely breathtaking. I read it all through in one night.

If there was any justice in the book publishing world, "Lucky Man, Lucky Woman" would be Oprah's next Book Club pick. This is a dead-on funny and honest portrait of marriage--its joy, tedium, and occasional madness. Perry Lafond is a great character. He's smart and reflective and kind, but also stubborn, confused, and mistaken--the way most human beings really are. This book is pure pleasure from the first sentence to the last.