Review: This Book is Not Politically Correct
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 9, 2013
Nothing is off-limits in this witty, clever, and brilliantly intelligent book. In his short stories, Mr. Medvedkov manages to offend priests, trolls, devils, Canadians, unicorns, the French, dogs, and maybe even the French Canadians. Like all great literature, this book provides the readers with many opportunities for philosophical thought, careful reflection, and unlimited mockery. I can only do the latter. Here we go.The author claims that trolls are "not creative" and cannot appreciate poetry. I don't know if I can accept this point at face value. I wonder how many trolls have been surveyed, polled, interviewed, and observed to warrant such a sweeping conclusion.The author describes the French economy as only capable of producing "some wine, some cheese. An occasional bicycle." What about baguettes? French bread? French fries? Those account for 67.4% of France's GDP, at least in my opinion. You may think that the author overlooked the French fries because he is health-conscious, but no such luck. Almost in the same breath, he puts down week-old sandwiches from Subway as inappropriate for a romantic dinner. Says who?And let's be reasonable here. If *you* opened your fridge and discovered a tiny red creature with "two horns, a tail, and a bag of tricks," would you immediately stereotype him as a devil? Once again, Mr. Medvedkov jumps to hasty conclusions.All right. I can't compete with Mr. Medvedkov in wit and cleverness, so I'll finish by saying that this book will not make you smile. You will have to laugh.A note to the author: I just heard from the Arsonists' Union. They are going to sue.