A review by lindsayymack
Hell of a Book, by Jason Mott

5.0

I read this book in less than 24 hours; it was so well written, swift and humorous to keep propelling me through page after page. Overall, I would give it 4.5 stars: 5 stars for the light, witty prose and depth of commentary on current social issues and the Black identity, which were woven beautifully into the sometimes psychotic ramblings of the main character author, never heavy handed, yet so well said in the end ... 4 for the first-person author narrative, struggling with fame, ego-ism, and most interestingly, a "daydreaming" mental affliction, that was strangely reminiscent of The Flight Attendant for me at times. While the conceit of the novel seems to unveil itself early on (don't be so smug about it), it comes together into a much more meaningful coda that speaks to the struggles and issues in Black history, recent events, and the enduring challenge to Black identity that these characters embody.