Jason Beymer

Review posted 7/25/2011 at Owl Tell You About It.

Crazy! That's the best way to explain this book. I don't have much to say about it. It was good, but it didn't blow me away. It took me a little time to get used to the humor. At first, I wasn't sure I liked the voice, but once I got settled I realized it was appropriate for the book. It's just not the kind of thing I normally read.

It has the feel and humor of True Blood. There's a lot of sex or sexual references, while it also exploits the disgusting. There's a lot of blood and corpses. It's a really quirky book. I think to fully appreciate it, you need to have a sick sense of humor... a least a little.

I enjoyed the banter between the characters. It really carries the weight of the book. They're hilarious in weird, sick sort of way. I especially love Burklin and his dog, Pearl. Some crazy stuff comes out of that dogs mouth, but it's usually pretty funny.

It not really my kind of thing, but it kept me interested and made me laugh out loud. If you're in the mood for some quirky, gross humor this is a good choice.

Prude Filter: This title contains sex, violence, human cuisine, a smart-ass dachshund, teenage demons, and fun with corpses (That warning comes directly from the Goodreads synopsis). I definitely suggest 18 and up.

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Crude, rude, and basically screwed is how I'd describe the all-star cast of Nether. This lovable bunch is as entertaining as a Walmart during Christmas. If you're like me, you can't stop watching or in this case, reading. Fans of bizarro and dark comedy will likely dig this roller coaster from Hell. This strange, comedic adventure is a surreal journey that tests the absurdity of humanity while also questioning the after-life. What is beyond? What if we don't like it and want to come back? And best of all, how do I win the after-life sweepstakes?! Burklin isn't sure he even wants to anymore, especially after a string of ordeals, his crappy boss and the shitty job he has to do. All of this has him questioning whether any of it is really worth it. Also, he has one other small problem-- his soul is trapped inside his pet dachshund, Pearl. If he wants to live he better be a good owner at take care of her. Pearl is my favorite character in the book and had me laughing. I am a sucker for animal humor. Besides, I have my own Pearl who goes by the name, Ruby. Ironically, even though my dog doesn't talk, (well, not to anyone but me) I've often imagined her acting and saying similar stuff. Nether does contain sexual content but it is more humorous than sensual. It's like picturing the patrons of a Waffle House getting it on. Yeah, you might laugh until you gag---it's grossly funny. Like many satirical writers, Beymer makes use of stereotypes and at times, takes them to extremes. The use of this technique is for social criticism purposes. It's meant to illuminate shortcomings through ridicule and hopefully by doing so, demand reflection for improvement, whether it is societal or individual.… (plus d'informations)