Sprout Mask Replica

Barking Mad Trilogy, Book 1

The compelling story of a family of fervent God-botherers which may or may not be a family memoir and is certainly full of tall tales.

©1997 Robert Rankin (P)2014 Audible Studios

Meanders

If you have listened to other Rankin books and liked them, you should like this. it is indeed meandering - a lot, even for him. Having some understanding of Captain Beefheart's album "Trout Mask Replica" is helpful in understanding what's going on.

it's a Rankin story.

when the author is also the narrator you do get a bit better understanding of the contextual cues. that being said. it's a Rankin story. surreal and entertaining and confusing.

Interesting story

Takes a while to lay out the details and it can be tough to finish.

Delightfully Strange

A wonderful romp through the strange world that makes you really want to buy a few pints and while away a few hours with Master Rankin.

HILARIOUS

Love the humor , I can read these books and not feel like I lost more brain cells. Enjoyable way to wind down in the evenings.