Review: Fun read, if not great literature
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
A quick read that keeps the reader wondering for quite a while.  Like so many self-published books, The Neanderthal's Aunt could benefit from a good editor and proofreader.I was raised Catholic, and have a scientific background, so enjoyed the science and theological discussions.  They brought out to me facets I had not considered, particularly about what it means to be human. The major plot twist, however, was extremely contrived, and the character development left something to be desired.  While one learns a great deal about Liz, and Hank, and Billy, and even Angus, we are given no greater insight into the other main characters, Sara and Theo.  For someone with whom Sara had a previous professional encounter, Adam (and to a great degree, Achilles) are threads that simply dangle.If this is DeMarco's first novel, it is quite good.  I truly enjoyed the writing style, and the fact that nearly every chapter ended with a sentence or observation that made me chuckle.If you're tired of formulaic romances (girl meets boy, hates boy irrationally, attributes to boy ulterior motives, falls in love anyway, and happily ever after) but not in the mood for anything in great depth, this is an outstanding tale.