A review by shrrawat
Notes from the Midnight Driver by Jordan Sonnenblick
3.0
Notes from the Midnight Driver is hilarious. There's no doubt about that. The mere premise of a decapitated lawn gnome should clue you in. Yet it's also surprisingly touching. Unlike most humorous books, whose only purpose is to make you chuckle then forget about the plot later on, this particular novel deals with more serious issues, such as death, relationships, and taking responsibility for your actions. The interactions between the characters is enjoyable and believable, and it is hard to not be attached to the main characters.
Yet, like every book, this one too has its flaws. The "big plot twist" is predictable, but I congratulate the author on still giving the reader some bit of satisfaction as it is revealed. One of the major subplots is also left open, never to be finished, which can be frustrating as anything for the reader (i.e. me).
Still, despite its faults, Notes from the Midnight Driver is remarkable because it is memorable. And, unlike other brainless comical novels, this one won't be lost in the great abyss that is the brain.
Yet, like every book, this one too has its flaws. The "big plot twist" is predictable, but I congratulate the author on still giving the reader some bit of satisfaction as it is revealed. One of the major subplots is also left open, never to be finished, which can be frustrating as anything for the reader (i.e. me).
Still, despite its faults, Notes from the Midnight Driver is remarkable because it is memorable. And, unlike other brainless comical novels, this one won't be lost in the great abyss that is the brain.