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markedwithanm's review
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Blood, Car accident, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
soobooksalot's review
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Write what you know, they say.
Well, Brent Butt knows comedy, and he plays it to great form in the fiction thriller Huge.
Thank you to @penguinrandomca and @netgalley for my eARC for review!
For those who don't know, this is the very same Brent Butt who brought us Corner Gas. (As a fan of the show, I couldn't help but have his voice in my head as I read!)
It's definitely not the kind of writing we are used to from him, but it's great stuff.
Stand-up comics Dale Webly and Rynn Lanigan are on tour in random towns in Canada, and new to the stage alongside them is Hobie Huge.
The world of stand-up comedy makes for a surprisingly effective backdrop for some dark and seedy goings-on.
The towns might be like Dog River in demographics, but no such charmingly humorous events. There are some nasty, violent characters about.
I loved the insider views of the comedy road, and Butt's wry writing style made it even better.
I did find the pacing went a bit long by the end, but overall it was most enjoyable.
Recommended!
Released on Oct. 3.
Well, Brent Butt knows comedy, and he plays it to great form in the fiction thriller Huge.
Thank you to @penguinrandomca and @netgalley for my eARC for review!
For those who don't know, this is the very same Brent Butt who brought us Corner Gas. (As a fan of the show, I couldn't help but have his voice in my head as I read!)
It's definitely not the kind of writing we are used to from him, but it's great stuff.
Stand-up comics Dale Webly and Rynn Lanigan are on tour in random towns in Canada, and new to the stage alongside them is Hobie Huge.
The world of stand-up comedy makes for a surprisingly effective backdrop for some dark and seedy goings-on.
The towns might be like Dog River in demographics, but no such charmingly humorous events. There are some nasty, violent characters about.
I loved the insider views of the comedy road, and Butt's wry writing style made it even better.
I did find the pacing went a bit long by the end, but overall it was most enjoyable.
Recommended!
Released on Oct. 3.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Death, Blood, and Drug use
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