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4.0
I've read some of Hilbert's shorter fiction before, which is mainly in the realm of horror, usually with a twist of his unique brand of humour. This is my first time reading something longer from him, and it does not disappoint. It is less horror and more bizarro, but it does contain elements of horror, as well as science fiction. And it absolutely maintains his sense of humour throughout.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a wildly different character (well, different except for how similarly bizarre they are...) until Hilbert brings them together in a hilarious way. The dialogue is brilliant, as are the insanely funny characters, from a disgraced (and disgraceful) spy to a simple man who only wants to replace happy meal toys with hugs. Not to mention the alien beings obsessed with "winky" and the art collective with dangerous levels of disdain for everything and everyone. And the last of the neanderthals, with the aphrodisiac song and dance...
It's great fun and definitely worth checking out, whether you need a break from your usual read or just want something refreshing.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a wildly different character (well, different except for how similarly bizarre they are...) until Hilbert brings them together in a hilarious way. The dialogue is brilliant, as are the insanely funny characters, from a disgraced (and disgraceful) spy to a simple man who only wants to replace happy meal toys with hugs. Not to mention the alien beings obsessed with "winky" and the art collective with dangerous levels of disdain for everything and everyone. And the last of the neanderthals, with the aphrodisiac song and dance...
It's great fun and definitely worth checking out, whether you need a break from your usual read or just want something refreshing.
thomaswjoyce's review
4.0
I've read some of Hilbert's shorter fiction before, which is mainly in the realm of horror, usually with a twist of his unique brand of humour. This is my first time reading something longer from him, and it does not disappoint. It is less horror and more bizarro, but it does contain elements of horror, as well as science fiction. And it absolutely maintains his sense of humour throughout.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a wildly different character (well, different except for how similarly bizarre they are...) until Hilbert brings them together in a hilarious way. The dialogue is brilliant, as are the insanely funny characters, from a disgraced (and disgraceful) spy to a simple man who only wants to replace happy meal toys with hugs. Not to mention the alien beings obsessed with "winky" and the art collective with dangerous levels of disdain for everything and everyone. And the last of the neanderthals, with the aphrodisiac song and dance...
It's great fun and definitely worth checking out, whether you need a break from your usual read or just want something refreshing.
Each chapter is told from the point of view of a wildly different character (well, different except for how similarly bizarre they are...) until Hilbert brings them together in a hilarious way. The dialogue is brilliant, as are the insanely funny characters, from a disgraced (and disgraceful) spy to a simple man who only wants to replace happy meal toys with hugs. Not to mention the alien beings obsessed with "winky" and the art collective with dangerous levels of disdain for everything and everyone. And the last of the neanderthals, with the aphrodisiac song and dance...
It's great fun and definitely worth checking out, whether you need a break from your usual read or just want something refreshing.
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