![]() The book, dedicated to "Uncle Joe," has earned positive reviews in both USA Today and The Washington Post since its release. 52 into Greenville in Obama's "Little Beast" or Biden deciding to wear a "Kiss My Bass" hat with a fish on it while undercover investigating the killing. There are also Biden family references that Delawareans will pick up on, such as an appearance by Biden's German Shepherd Champ or the scene where wife Jill is wearing a "Race for the Cure" shirt promoting breast cancer awareness.īut the mental images created by the novel just may be its greatest strength, whether it's Biden and Obama speeding down Del. Turn a page and you'll find mentions of the Riverfront, Frawley Stadium and the recently-dedicated Joseph R. Biden Jr. Aquatic Center - of course. Local shout-outs range from nods to Wilmington Police and The News Journal and even the city's reviled "Murder Town USA" nickname torn from a 2014 Newsweek headline. Shaffer's attention to detail can be found right down to his correct description of Biden's Greenville lake house as being about 7,000-square feet on four acres of property. ![]() ![]() The politics-free book is narrated by Biden, who is portrayed as a mix of the real Joe and the somewhat cartoonish character that The Onion made so famous.Įven though it's a work of fiction, Shaffer did his homework, researching Biden and Delaware thoroughly enough that Delawareans will have fun spotting the references. ![]()
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