sarahrigg 's review for:

Deacon King Kong by James McBride
4.0

Why does Deacon Cuffy, i.e. "Deacon King Kong," walk up to the neighborhood drug dealer and shoot him one day? That incident sets off a shaggy dog story with a mysterious assassin, double-crossing, missing Christmas present fund, a hidden piece of priceless art, people falling in love with the unlikeliest of partners, and a whole host of memorable characters with names like SportCoat, Hot Sausage, and Sister Bum-Bum. Recommended.