This book does have the slap stick humor of black comedy. Which, if you have not read a black humor book, than you will either love or hate it. Black humor is more crude and in your face. In this case, it works well for this storyline. The characters were eccentric which helped to keep the story interesting.
For example, the story starts out with Jake hosting a party at a house he is house sitting at. Things go wrong with a dead body in the bathroom and the house owner a big name in China with Mao Tse thong underwear.
Jake and his friends find themselves in over their heads on the run. The story is unbelievable and silly but again this is what makes this book charming. This is a fast read. The Chairman's Toys is good for some laughs.… (mais)
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For example, the story starts out with Jake hosting a party at a house he is house sitting at. Things go wrong with a dead body in the bathroom and the house owner a big name in China with Mao Tse thong underwear.
Jake and his friends find themselves in over their heads on the run. The story is unbelievable and silly but again this is what makes this book charming. This is a fast read. The Chairman's Toys is good for some laughs.… (mais)