mattyfactory 's review for:

I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

3.25

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Daniel Aleman’s ‘I Might Be In Trouble’ is a raucous rollercoaster of a novel that’s about self-discovery as much as it is about mayhem. The main character of David can’t seem to decide what he wants in life, and he proves to be a frustrating protagonist, albeit an endearing and relatable one. The first half of ‘Trouble’ reads like a gay ‘Weekend At Bernies.’ It’s so completely bonkers and zany that it makes it difficult to commit to the second part of the book, which plays things a bit ‘straighter,’ so to speak. The comedic elements of Aleman’s book work best, unbelievable though they might be. But by the time David must face the consequences of his actions, it’s all a bit anticlimactic and dull. In the end, ‘I Might Be In Trouble’ doesn’t quite know what it wants to be. A comedy? A love story? A mystery? A thriller? All of this adds up to a book that feels overstuffed and tonally all over the place.