Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, this is a madcap, strung out read with narcistic tones. 

Is it hilarious? At times, or the humour comes because it’s so unbelievable and wacky. 

Is it unsettling? Yes, when the humour is put on pause and where there are clear signs of rage, or the beginning of it. 

Could it be read as a philosophical doctrine? Possibly. Under the laughs and the Roul Duke’s lack of sensitivity to others, it’s looking back to another time where the world made more sense to him, where hope is not entirely lost as he and Attorney search for the American Dream.

I enjoyed it more for its style and innovative use of form, for this it’s 4*.