A review by jsandy
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. At times silly, other times gruesome, Chuck Tingle's latest is full of compassion for characters living in a chaotic world. After a Low Probability Event occurs, millions are left dead, and stats professor Vera's life is changed forever (including a memorable scene with a chimp and a typewriter). While the plot follows Vera's recruitment by a mysterious investigative agency, the story is driven by her need to find meaning in life again and pursue justice. There's a bit of an X-Files feel to this one...if X-Files were more skeptical of police/surveillance states. Easter eggs connecting to other Chuck Tingle novels add to the fun. I found the pacing a bit too quick, and the ending somewhat abrupt -- but still had a very good time reading this one.