Chances are you have never read anything quite like Milton Wright’s ambitious, whimsical debut novel, Badfellas.

The constant wordplay blurs the lines between fantasy and reality and the present and the past in this absurdist gangster comedy/political satire. With a unique and humorous premise, liberal doses of witty dialogue and clever quips, and a happy ending, Badfellas might just be the work of a genius.

Readers of the dark comic Western, The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt, may draw some parallels with this book, but really, it’s in a league of its own. ( )

The story follows Kaye as he enters a gang war for sugar. There are various characters featured, those with names and those with nicknames. It makes for a complex and busy read. This is a comedic take on what would be a suspenseful story but is often serious. The book features references that are explained at the end of the book to explain the storyline as well as terminology.


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Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author. ( )