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A review by philibin
Bad Monkeys: A Novel by Matt Ruff
4.0
(4.0 Stars)
A lot of the reviews for this book say it starts out strong and has a disappointing ending. I do not agree with those reviews. This is an enjoyable book from start to finish. In fact, some of the story near the ending was going a little off the rails, but the author brought it back (imho).
I look forward to reading more by this author! He was suggested to me as being similar to Chuck Palahniuk. I do see the similarities but it starts and ends with the absurdist theme, he is not "like" Palahniuk. Maybe more like Christopher Moore without the humor.
you should enjoy this book if you like surreal modern fantasy set in a world with super secret operatives. It deals with the concepts of good vs. evil and does not shy away from subjects that may make people uncomfortable.
A lot of the reviews for this book say it starts out strong and has a disappointing ending. I do not agree with those reviews. This is an enjoyable book from start to finish. In fact, some of the story near the ending was going a little off the rails, but the author brought it back (imho).
I look forward to reading more by this author! He was suggested to me as being similar to Chuck Palahniuk. I do see the similarities but it starts and ends with the absurdist theme, he is not "like" Palahniuk. Maybe more like Christopher Moore without the humor.
you should enjoy this book if you like surreal modern fantasy set in a world with super secret operatives. It deals with the concepts of good vs. evil and does not shy away from subjects that may make people uncomfortable.