Review: Much Better than the Title Might Imply!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2014
“Kumquat” by Jeff Strand is the first book I’ve read by this author, but it will not be the last. It brings to mind the “Seinfeld” show on television, which was touted as being a show about nothing, but which entertained millions each week with its own brand of humor. “Kumquat” is not about ‘nothing’, but it is certainly about something which would seem an inconsequential spur-of-the-moment, if rash, decision to take a road trip. It is also very entertaining, with its own brand of humor.Todd is perhaps the single most laid-back human being on the face of the Earth, but that does not shield him from the nefarious slings and arrows of fate. This is a guy who simply wants to be left alone to live his life however he chooses to live it. It would seem, though, that the universe has joined in a conspiracy to trip him up at every opportunity. You will alternately laugh with, laugh at, sympathize with and shake your head in disbelief at the many predicaments in which he finds himself, often through no fault of his own.“Kumquat” is a funny, yet poignant lampoon of life… or, at least, Todd’s life. Join Todd and Amy as they chase across the country in search of a hot dog and a TV Producer. If you ever have days when you feel as if everything is going against you, you need to read “Kumquat”. It will cheer you up, and make you realize life could be a whole lot worse.I received a free copy of this book, for which the author requested an honest review. That fact (free book) did not have any affect on my review.