The Stench of Honolulu: A Tropical Adventure

Summary: In this quick, easy-to-read book, a rather unreliable narrator goes on a trip to Hawaii with his friend Don in search of the Golden Monkey. This book is sometimes funny, sometimes ridiculous, and, often times, both.

Oh my. I can't remember reading a book like this in a long, long time. Completely and totally silly book for grownups. Not that the plot is important in this silly book, but I suppose I must at least tell you a little. Let's see. Our main character and his friend need to get out of town, visit a travel agent, and learn of a mysterious treasure map. Soon they are off in search of the Golden Monkey.

It's quite silly, more silly than I can really say, and that's the charm of it. Don't go looking for Deep Thoughts or Wisdom of Life or even a plot in this book. Delight in its silliness or leave it on the shelf.

I've been a huge fan of “Deep Thoughts” by Jack Handey for decades. (From “Michael Nesmith's Elephant Parts,” before SNL, to prove I'm old-school). Trying to stretch that thing out to novel length works about as poorly as you'd expect. There are a few funny moments in here, but the bulk of it is repetitions of the same joke.

It's a quick, easy read, though, which is good for somebody with my short attention span.