The Schwa was here

My second Schusterman book and I am definitely understanding why he is one of my wife's favorite authors. My previous read of his, Challenger Deep, blew my socks off with an unexpectedly cerebral story dealing with heavy subject matter; this book is of totally different style and exhibits playfulness and pinache while shining a light on domestic life, Brooklyn childhood, and the nature of anonymity. The style was fresh, the subject well-handled, the mood balanced between playfulness, moxy, and every once in a while, focused seriousness. To top it off, the audio is read by the author, whose Brooklyn accent lends itself perfectly to the likably every-man character of Anthony "Antsy" Banano as he navigates his place as a son, brother, friend, and young-man. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed books like Because of Win Dixie, Raymie Nightingale, and even Chomp.