House of Cards

House of Cards (2009) by David Ellis Dickerson. The title is a play on words, for the book tells of Dickerson's tenure as an employee of Hallmark Cards in Kansas City. Dickerson loves jokes and word play, and he writes poems, too. He's also a reformed fundamentalist Christian, and a virgin until almost the age of 30. Contrary to Hallmark's reputation as a great place to work, Dickerson underwent many trials while he was working there, and at some points seems close to a nervous breakdown. Yet he still manages to tell his tale with good humor and insight, and we are privileged to witness his evolution from naïf to modern guy. It's a good read. Grade: B+