I like most of this author’s writing, and the idea behind this story was quite original. The plot is outlandish (as a vehicle for the clever comments) and the characters are likable and fun to follow.
The book has a short, entertaining story that includes plenty of dry wit – maybe too much for my taste but I’m sure some people will really lick it up.
The author made the choice to keep things short and sweet, and I’m glad he did. The main character doesn’t really go through a lot of development and he really is just a sort of substitute for the reader – so there really isn’t anywhere to go with him after the story runs its course.
Good for a few laughs, this would be a good book to take on a short flight or a long weekend holiday.
Next I am reading Under the Dome by Stephen King.
