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Book Review - No Mad by Sam Moffie
"A refreshingly irreverent journey of sex, drug and rock n' roll; NO MAD makes no apologies!"
Thrilled about his latest book deal, writer and family man Aaron Abrams wastes no time getting home to tell his wife about the exciting news. Aaron's excitement quickly changes; from curiosity to outright shock when he finds his wife and his brother "in the act". Keeping a level head about the whole fiasco, Aaron quickly grabs his faithful canine pal, Churchill, a few necessities and climbs into his car; destination - anywhere but here! Thankful for the research and interviews necessary for his upcoming book, Aaron goes on a road trip to end all road trips.
No Mad made for an interesting read. I was taken on an adventure-filled journey alongside Aaron and his golden retriever, Churchill. On his way to interview old school alumni for his book, Aaron is treated to several mini history lessons and runs into some colourful characters who derive pleasure from recreational drug use, sex and Aaron's celebrity. The first half of
No Mad was so off-beat and humorous that I instantly became a fan. Unfortunately, about half way through the story, something was lost; the sarcasm, the creative narrative and the "laugh out loud" moments become less frequent and my attention began to wander. I missed the wit and raucous humour that was packed into the first part of the story and I would love to have read more of its variety. The combination of music, drugs, promiscuity and the ever present game of jinx was fun to read about at first, but it lost some of its charm and the story petered out near the end. The scenery is beautifully written with picturesque locations with lush landscapes (Helen's Heaven) kept me entertained when some of the more repetitive and tedious parts of the dialog weighed the story down.
Despite some issues that I had with the story, it is well worth the read. You can't help but feel for Aaron and his plight. There are points in the story where you will laugh till it hurts, be brought close to tears and find yourself rooting for Aaron's success and applauding him for keeping it real, even under some of the most unbelievable and outrageous of circumstances.
No Mad by Sam Moffie
Non-Linear Fiction
BookSurge; 1st Edition (February 24th, 2009)
ISBN 978-1439204610
Paperback
336 pages
Sam Moffie
Author Bio:
No Mad is Sam Moffie's third novel. The other two novels
Swap and
The Organ Grinder and the Monkey have won numerous awards and received glowing reviews. When not writing or marketing, he can be found observing human nature at his two bars in Youngstown, Ohio. Forty-nine years of age, Sam resides with Juliette and a host of family members who enjoy a good fire, fine wine, backyard foosball, good movies and good books. When all else fails, there is always a walk with the dogs.
For more information please visit
http://www.samsstories.com/.
Interview with Sam Moffie
Why and when did you become a writer?
Sam: I believe that I always was writing. It took a near death experience (being a victim of a hit and run) in 2006 to put it all together.
Did you find inspiration for NO MAD and its characters, from real life?
Sam: Some are part of real life. The majority are made up.
Is writing a passion or a chore; do the words flow onto the page or do you have to work at it a bit?
Sam: Both passion and chore. It isn't easy, but when it's all done and people like the work -- then it's worth it.
Does music play a big part in your life?
Sam: Yes. Bob Dylan is the biggest, but Bob has enough going for him, so I thought others deserved some attention.
I have to ask, do YOU drink Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade?
Sam: No question about that. I enjoy it so much, I had to work it into the main character's personality. Plus, Paul Newman had just died and I am a big fan of his as an actor and a man of giving.
What inspires you to write?
Sam: I like telling a story.
Tells us about the books that you have written and had published thus far?
Sam:
Swap was my first. It's about baseball players who actually trade their wives/lives. However, it was a first novel and could have used better editing.
The Organ Grinder and the Monkey was my second. It's the darkest of my imagination thus far. It's my muse's favorite.
In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks of being a self-published or POD author?
Sam: I don't see any drawbacks, because the publishing world has changed and continues to change. It's all about marketing yourself, which with venues like yours -- I can attempt to do. There is a larger drawback to being a fiction writer, because it seems everyone is scrambling for vampire books, werewolve books, religious books and of course diet books by celebrities.
What would you like your fans to take away from your books?
Sam: That I tell a good story with quirky characters... and I like to kick authority in the tush.
Is there anything else that you would like to share with your readers and fans?
Sam: My fourth novel
The Book of Eli will be out in January 2010.
We would like to thank Sam Moffie for participating in this candid interview. We've enjoyed learning more about you, your novels and your writing experiences; we are looking forward to following your writing career and we can't wait to read more about your upcoming release, The Book of Eli.
If you would like to read more about Sam Moffie and his books, please visit his website http://www.samsstories.com/.
