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Jul 08, 2018cgraham77 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is hilarious. I’d been wanting to read it and finally had the chance. I gave it a 4-Star rating only because i can’t recommend it to certain groups of people (church friends, my in-laws, etc.), due to various crudeness, vulgarities, etc., (one scene in particular, regarding masturbation. I’ll spare you the details). At any rate, I would say this book easily falls into one of my top 10. I can’t remember the last time I laughed out loud so much while reading. And because it’s such a fun and enjoyable read, it’s an easy read. It took me 3 days. The protagonist (or antihero) has to be one of the most unlikable characters you will meet. A brilliant moron, or a moronic genius, whichever you prefer. There are a few slapsticky/campy moments, reminiscent of what was popular during that era. As an aside, I think I’ve actually met a real-life incarnation of Ignatius J. Reilly, and if I ever see that man again, I’ll be forced to call the police.