Hey, I just finished reading Peter Gould's new novel, "Write Naked," and boy is it a gem. Set right here in Brattleboro, with many references to area sites and history, Gould's novel tells the story of a sensitive, shy teenage boy and the intense, unique friendship he strikes up with a teenage girl.
"Write Naked" has a litte bit of everything — local history, global warming, teen angst, midlife crisis, commune living, nature, literature, mysticism, science — all wrapped up in a very interesting and uniquely crafted story. It also has a very provocative title, but I won't talk any more about that.
Many of us know Peter best as half of the clown comedy team of Gould and Stearns or through his work with young actors at the New England Youth Theatre. He clearly absorbed how young people talk and how they think — the two central characters are both teens and both very genuine.
"Write Naked" is due for release at the end of the month, and it's worth a read. There will be book signings and author stuff soon after.