Review: ADULT PARODY: Makes You Laugh & Makes You Think About Gun Control Issues
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2013
First things first, this book is exactly what you think it is, namely, irreverent. Irreverent means NO respect. None. No respect is shown for anybody or anything. The author intentionally uses all of the tools of the trade to make you think deeply about guns and violence in the world today. That means profanity, vulgarity, violence, and humor. This highly potent mix gets the point across clearly, namely, something is seriously wrong in a world that makes it so easy to get a gun and committ murder.As a parody, the book is at the same time entertaining. "This book is funny" is the understatement of the year. The book is extraordinarily hilarious. Again, be warned. This is an adult parody. A parody is supposed to make you laugh, by being abrasive, raw and crude, by forcing us to take a long, hard look at who we think we are, and what we believe in. At the same time, it is funny. If you love to laugh, buy this book. You will not regret it. Highly recommended.The author, Darrin Mason, is an award-winning Australian newspaper and magazine cartoonist. He obviously knows his business, judging from what you find between the covers of this book. He will draw you into into a world of sex, violence and murder that will defy your ability to imagine it.Again, be advised: FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY. This is definitely NOT a story for anyone under 18. It is also not a story for anyone looking for a clean read. But YES, let there be no doubt about this: there is definitely a deeper message in this book, one that will cause you to think long and hard after you have finished laughing.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Coach A Debate Team*****Many thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.*****