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1997 comic novel by Richard Russo about the reluctant acting chair of an English department at a financially struggling Pennsylvania university facing budget cuts.
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Straight Man ranks #28 of 127 in the Campus Novel ranking, behind The History Man, ahead of Nice Work.
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How good is Straight Man?
Straight Man scores 7.54/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Campus Novel category.
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