Loved. It. I think this is the kind of novel you could describe as picaresque -- loveable rogue-ish hero and heroine, rollicking adventures across the U.S., lashings of satire. Hmm. That didn't sound that good. This book was so much fun, I'm telling you.
Plot: Prince and Princess of Wales, who bear a passing resemblance to the Charles and Di of yore, need to prove they're worthy of the crown, so are sent to America to conquer it. I love Helprin, and this was very him. Humor interspersed with magical, lyrical passages about nature and life and spirit.
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