A review by elysahenegar
Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill

4.0

This 5th book in Cotterill's Dr. Siri Paiboun series felt oddly reminiscent, at least in one of its two major plot threads, of Marvel's Iron Fist. As a villan, "the Lizard" looks just like the evil foe "the Hand" in Marvel's series. Cotterill's strategy with regard to the plot gives us room to explore the relationships between and personalities among his secondary characters, who are a vivid delight in all the books, as well as the chance to consider the plight of the Hmong in Laos. As has been consistent in the series, the book delivers significance with humor. Start at the beginning and read them all!