* Book received from the publisher for review.
3 out of 5 gnomes
I
like the concept of this book and that it’s set in the 1970s, I just
wish the humor had been kicked up a notch because what humor there was,
was really funny. With the title I think it might have been better to
go with a girl as the main character because then you would have the
play on words with American Girl/American Ghoul. The story is told well and starts/ends strong.
I
was hoping for some more ghoul mythology because as you’re reading you
find some stuff out but not everything. Howard knows some rules from
his parents but he doesn’t know why or anything beyond what they’ve told
him for quite a while. What you do find out is intriguing, especially
what he finds out about his grandfather.
Howard
himself seems older than his years and doesn’t really seem to talk like
a teenager, it’s kind of understandable because he’s never been
encouraged to make friends or interact with others if possible. Things
get interesting though when he finally does get a friend.
It
was great reading about the punk rock scene and how involved Howard and
his friends got in it. They all make for a rather interesting group of
outcasts. My favorite part I think is when Sebastian convinces them
all that they all have to look more Punk.
Overall
a good read though I was disturbed by how Howard called his grandmother
sexy on more than one occasion. If you like some horror along with
your stories of growing up, then this might just be the book for you.
Favorite Quote:
“Sometimes
life can surprise you with a new flavor. The moment you taste it,
you’re sure it’ll be one of your favorite flavors forever.”
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