A review by geographer88
Smonk by Tom Franklin

3.0

This novel started off really strong, but I slowly lost interest in the second half. The characters are interesting, no doubt, but many of their interactions didn't really seem to serve a purpose in advancing the story. It reminded me a bit of a Quentin Tarantino style film. The last quarter dissolved into a bit of a horror story that felt a little contrived. The author's writes really well, however. There's not many people I'd recommend this book to, but I'll definitely try another one of his books if I come across any.