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A review by jdhacker
The Hillbilly Moonshine Massacre by Jonathan Raab
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I don't know that I've read a book more embracing of the high strange and fortean than this bonkers novel.
That isn't the best part of, or even what makes, the book good. Raab's Cecil Kotto, while entertaining, can be too much at times as can the wild ramblings about conspiracy theories. What is excellently done within this framework though is the exploration of how society uses up and spits back out many members of our armed forces. The challenges both internal and external faced by soldiers in active conflict returning to civilian life. Similarly, there's great discussion of law enforcement overreach and use of force nestled in the otherwise silly narrative.
That isn't the best part of, or even what makes, the book good. Raab's Cecil Kotto, while entertaining, can be too much at times as can the wild ramblings about conspiracy theories. What is excellently done within this framework though is the exploration of how society uses up and spits back out many members of our armed forces. The challenges both internal and external faced by soldiers in active conflict returning to civilian life. Similarly, there's great discussion of law enforcement overreach and use of force nestled in the otherwise silly narrative.