Monkey Aladdin

by D.J.K. Szymanski

Based partially off the author's own dreams, 'Monkey Aladdin' is a madcap fantasy adventure set in a world that thrives on nonsense, and told in prose that delights in narrative absurdities. After performing the great composition 'Music that Describes the Beautiful State Capital Very Nicely,' dashing violinist Monkey Aladdin finds himself on an epic quest to defeat the evil Mr. G---. Will powerful weapons like the Psychedelic Digital Cucumber be enough to combat 'Julie's School for the Tap Dancing Monkeys?' Will allies such as Bric-a-lot and Grandpa be able to stand against the might of the feared Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeth(2,345)s? Will any of this make sense in the context of the book?

There's only one way to find out!

Part lighthearted satire, part miniature epic, part ridiculous comedy, and part inane experiment, Monkey Aladdin is a wild ride that's sure to leave you bemused, confused, and amused.

Genres: Humor, Fantasy

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 13, 2013

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The phrases that I will recall from this book will last for years to come

[Alicia Terrill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes about as much sense as a James Joyce novel, only I liked it a lot more. It reminds me of a strange mix between Joyce, Lemony Snicket, Lewis Carol, sometimes Jonathan Swift, and bits and pieces of other fantasy writers. The author describes the book very well when he says that it is "Part lighthearted satire, part miniature epic, part ridiculous comedy, and part inane experiment, Monkey Aladdin is a wild ride that's sure to leave you bemused, confused, and amused." That is all very true. I was bemused, confused, and amused by the end! And in answer to his question about whether or not the description will make sense in the context of the book - very slightly! Again, this book did not make a whole lot of sense, but it is not meant to. It is charming and funny, and I enjoyed it very much!

[Lillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Immersed in dreams, but with a more coherent plot and satisfactory ending than any dream.