I had my own quick spin around the galaxy by reading this
book. It introduces itself in the beginning as a non-fiction, a statement that
gets better and better as the book goes on. We start by meeting one of the most
unremarkable humans (although I’d admit he would make a better candidate than
me, even in the beginning, as I would just suggest, “Do it, but do it quickly,
please.”
The beginning feels a bit clunky to me, and I was afraid I
had to suffer through the mediocre, predictable jokes, excessive name-calling
(literal), and poopy burritos. However, I was pleasantly surprised because
apparently, I care about the whales, too.
After the initial nitty-gritty before the journey, it became
a treat to read the book and the plethora of imaginations and nostrils that
come with it. It genuinely drew laughs and smiles from me, and the author does
a good job inserting real messages without being patronizing, preachy, or
cliché.
While I, a sadist, would love to see how Jake probably faces
with ‘nothing’ back on earth at the end, with no one acknowledging his effort
with his possible new tin foil Youtube channel and three subscribers, I think
the story ends in a good note.
I’m still unsure what is going on in Nimpossipho with all
the ice cream, but pass me the road-kill stew, please, as I’d love to recommend
the quick spin and its exquisite cuisines.
