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Book Review: Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich

by Elisa

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Monsters and food are the two themes running through a very amusing book of poetry entitled Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich: and other stories you’re sure to like, because they’re all about monsters, and some of them are also about food. You like food don’t you? Well, all right then. by Adam Rex. Yes, that’s the whole title. Speaking of titles, the titles of the poems in this book are uniformly funny.

Don’t believe me? How about, “The Phantom of the Opera still can’t get “It’s a Small World” out of his head.” Or perhaps, “The Creature From the Black Lagoon doesn’t wait and hour before swimming.” I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that my favorite one is, “Godzilla Pooped on My Honda.”

Yep. They’re all pretty much like that, irreverent and silly from start to finish. The artistic style even changes from poem to poem. The Phantom has shades of grey. Frankenstein’s art is primarily green. Dr. Jekyll rates Victorian pictures complete with Gibson Girl hairstyles.
A couple of my friends recommended this book to me, and I find that I must thank them publicly. Thank You. This book made me smile on a long and tiring day. I hope that it does the same for you.

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Posted in Book Review on October 26th, 2006

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5 Responses to “Book Review: Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich”

  1. Frances Says:
    October 26th, 2006 at 7:45 pm

    Hm. Sounds truly interesting. The title reminds me strongly of shoebox, though, in its babbling.

  2. Jaime Says:
    October 26th, 2006 at 10:54 pm

    I think I’d absolutely love this book. How many poems are in there?

  3. Keith Says:
    October 27th, 2006 at 8:48 am

    The title reminds of the one from the Captain Underpants book like: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants.

    Good stuff.

  4. Elisa Says:
    October 27th, 2006 at 12:42 pm

    Frances & Keith, yes long titles and babbling are quite popular these days. I approve! (you may have noticed my long bouts of babbling). And be warned, Captain Underpants will eventually appear on this site. I love to read book one aloud.

  5. Elisa Says:
    October 27th, 2006 at 6:20 pm

    Jamie, I counted 19 poems, but some of the background art is also poetry..so…
    You know you want to read it. :)

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