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Kumquat is the first novel I have read from Jeff Strand that doesn’t involve any kind of horror element or at least something horror related. Despite the lack of horror, this was an incredibly enjoyable novel from beginning to end.
The novel starts off with Todd Bryan, a guy who doesn’t have much going on in his life but doesn’t seem to mind it. He goes to a movie festival and meets Amy Husk, who he immediately falls for. The only problem is that Amy has an inoperable brain tumor that can kill her any moment. On a whim, they decide to drive from Florida to Rhode Island to go eat a hot dog at a place that Todd saw on one of those man vs food type television shows.
This book is so enjoyable mostly because Strand’s writing is so fun to read. If I ever read a book by Jeff Strand that isn’t funny, witty, or enjoyable, then I know that this is clearly a sign of the apocalypse and that the end of days will soon be upon us. No matter what he writes, it’s simply top notch humor, mixed with poignancy, and a fun read that is over before you know it. I read this mostly on two flights on a plane, and it made the flight a breeze. So, if you haven’t read Jeff Strand, you should and this would be a good place to start.
