A review by violetturtledove
The Boy Who Kicked Pigs by Tom Baker

dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A very creepy, darkly funny book. It's gruesome, unhinged and gleefully wicked. A schadenfreude fairytale.
The actual pig-kicking was less of a plot point than I expected (pork-based products take the brunt of it). The illustrations are great and there are plenty of them.