Rev and Dylan run into each other twenty years after Teachers' College. Rev is heading for Montreal to see the fire works and, since he has nothing else to do - ever, Dylan decides to go along for the ride. On the way, they discuss life, feminism, teaching, religion and, oh yeah, they look after (well, look for) some cats, smoke a lot of dope, and they break a couple of laws against Blasphemy on their way. Huh, as a Canadian, I didn't know there were any laws about Blasphemy left on the books - just one of the many things I learned while reading The Road trip Dialogues.

I know this sounds kinda boring but, honestly, it wasn't. There's plenty of humour and a whole lot of philosophy to keep you entertained while provoking some deep thinking about feminism, the Bible, and the nature of cats. It is a fascinating look at a couple of gen-xers as they approach middle age, their idealism tarnished but their optimism and zest for life (not to mention their huge appetite for, and supply of, dope) always ready to rise to the occasion. And I will never forget Psalm 37:9 - it is now my favourite Bible verse.

This book is definitely not for everyone. It is stream of consciousness; there are no chapters; and it meanders all over the place like the road trip it is about. If you're looking for action or tragedy or romance or, well, anything besides two people on a pretty uneventful road trip, stay away. I would suggest the same to all the Michelle Bachman fans out there. But if you are looking for a book that will make you laugh and think in equal measures, give this one a try - you may not agree with everything (the simplistic feminism drove me nuts just as I suspect Ms Richards meant it to) but your brain will thank you for the exercise. ( )