A review by vikingwolf
Going Monstering by Edward Lee

3.0

This was the first Edward Lee book that I read and I knew in advance that his writing is regarded as sick, twisted, depraved and disgusting so I figured I knew what I was in for.I've read a lot of gory and sexually exploitive books but I've never had my gag reflex given such a workout!

Ann is obese, has failing grades and is in search of a sorority that will take her in. Alpha House has a reputation for taking losers and turning them into smart and beautiful girls, and Ann needs to make it through pledge week to have any hope of a life. But pledge week at Alpha House is going to be the worst week of her life.

You really have to admire Ann's dedication to her cause! She is smart enough to know what is going on and knows that giving up means having went through it all for nothing. It doesn't help that she keeps getting punished for her smart ass comments. I found Ann to be funny and entertaining and I loved seeing her reaction to each new challenge. I liked her twisted pledgemaster and the dark humour throughout the book which had you laughing as well as gagging.

So what is the twisted content of the book? Let me warn you what to expect so you can decide whether you want to read it. Sexual encounters with WW2 veterans, old doctors, unwashed tramps, rednecks, sports teams, monkeys, aliens and parents. More sucking than an ice lolly convention. Toilet functions in sexual encounters. The detail at times can be stomach churning so be warned!

It's not a book that I would read again as I doubt my stomach could handle it but I did find it amusing in a twisted way. It is definitely not for the faint hearted or easily offended!