Review: Funny and Oddly Realistic Considering the Story Line
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2012
What I think I liked most about this little novella is the fact that the character just seems so real, like he's telling you a story. It really gives you the sense that you know him personally or that you're sitting at a bus stop or in a coffee shop listening to his unbelievable tale. And the tale is definitely unbelievable. I never would have put a story like this together because the events are a bit grandiose and comical. I personally take myself entirely too seriously so it was nice to read something silly and fun like this.In addition to enjoying the book myself, I plan to share this one with my older children. I think they'll enjoy it just as much as I did, maybe even more since the age of the character is closer to their age than mine.All in all, I believe Mr. Ratliff is an author to watch for. He brings a sense of originality and humor to the literary world. He's not afraid to be himself and I'm pretty certain that he fails to fall within any trends, current or former. Thank you, sir, for writing such an interesting and funny read. God knows I need to laugh more often. =)