While the breakneck pace of weird action and odd plot twists slows down at times, it is enough to keep a reader entertained, laughing and wondering just where Hiaasen is taking the story next.
Throughout the writing is sharp and concise. It is easy to see why Hiaasen is such a success as a columnist for The Miami Herald.
There are few writers who can crank out stories as consistently bizarre as Hiaasen. Kinky Friedman, though, is such a man. Some may remember him from his band, The Jewboys, and he is currently getting attention for running for governor of Texas. But he is also gaining fame for for his series of novels featuring, well, himself.
In Roadkill, he tries to help his old friend, Willie Nelson, out of a jam. While touring, Nelson’s bus accidently runs over an Indian. A few months later Nelson is told he will soon die as a result of the accident. While Nelson is acting like this is nothing unusual, Nelson’s pals ask Friedman to help figure out just what the hell is going on.
So between joints and other usual Freidman weirdness - think Tom Robbins without the big words- Kinky solves the mystery.
Caution: I should mention the writing is a bit vulgar. If you find shocking the title of Freidman's books - Texas Hold 'Em : How I Was Born in a Manger, Died in the Saddle, and Came Back as a Horny Toad - you will want to pass on this book. But if you want a quick easy read which will make you smile as you get a contact high then this book is for you.
This review was originally printed in Mindjack. When not attending classes, this journalist-turned-aspiring educator blogs and sleeps.
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