RaveThe Washington Square ReviewSmith’s prose is exceptional in the way it’s able to seamlessly blend a conversational tone while still maintaining a sense of control over narrative. The narration is chipper and youthful and you’re able to follow along like one of your best friends is telling you a story ... The juxtaposition between violence and tenderness in the book is stunning ... Another thing that enhances the experience of reading Teenager are the incredible illustrations by Rae Buleri in almost every chapter. Images of record players, animatronic horses, flowers, and more pepper the narrative and give us an expansive look into the world of Smith\'s characters ... took me for a ride—through the East Coast, to Montana, to California, all the way into my feelings. This book is full of wonder, awe, MREs, Elvis songs, wild stallions, and getaways. By the end of it, I felt like I had witnessed the rebirth of something—some spirit of Americana that’s been missing, or maybe was always there but is now out in the open, rejuvenated and bright. Whatever it is, Bud Smith’s prose made the world around me feel ethereal for a brief moment in time ... What else is there to say—this book is just a killer read.
