Okay, this is a weird book. At times it can be almost impossible to read without hurting your brain. That having been said, as a satire it is insanely funny (I don't think I have laughed so hard at a prose piece in a VERY long time. Although this is probably due to my unusually dark sense of humor, so this may not hold true for everyone who reads the book) while at the same time being completely and utterly disturbing. It is not the kind of book I would recommend to anybody. I think it helps to have a prior appreciation for Chuck P's prose, as despite the broken English structure, the style remains somewhat similar. I do have to say that if nothing else the book is damned inventive and I have never read anything like it. If you want something different, look no further. I mean it. Seriously.
4/5 Stars
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