Inappropriate

by J.C. Wickhart

When you have nothing in life, your best option might be to just forget about life. Become a modern savage. Indulge in hard drink and sink into some pink. Forget about such nonsense like civilities and virtues as you blatantly make bad decisions and find happiness in sin.

Genres: Banned Books

352 pages, ebook

First published December 6, 2012

About the author

J.C. Wickhart is an author from the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. As a writer of satire and dirty realism he criticizes modern society by using first-person narratives. His novels are loosely interconnected by recurring characters and subplots. He is currently practicing screenwriting in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book on Kindle when it was first released, I thought it was okay. Then when it was re-released with a new cover and I heard it had some changes made to it I decided to read it again. The second read seemed to read and flow much better, but I didn’t notice any changes to it. I’m not sure if it was because I knew how it was ending the second time, or if I was more focused on the details of the story. The first read I give it 2 stars, the second read earned itself 4 stars from me.

The book is narrated by the main character (John Frost) who I somewhat assume is pseudo of the author himself. The story follows the drunken playboy Frost through a series of sexcapades and binge drinking. The reader starts to sense a hidden depression lurking within the character, the sadness is always hinted, but never touched upon.

In the first chapters of the book Frost comes off as a typical “f**k them and dump them” player. The reader soon discovers midway through that no matter how raunchy or how extreme the sexual encounters are, Frost has a tender side and that he actually cares.

The main plot of the book isn’t exposed until the final few chapters. The hauntings that torment Frost are finally revealed and the reader suddenly forgives him for his beastly behavior and irresponsibility.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants a few good chuckles but still craves a read with some moral fiber behind it.

[Yankeebell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read. 340 pages but it is so repulsively amazing I couldn't stop reading. I read both of Wickhart's other books and neither can hold a candle to this one, unfortunately I don't think I will ever pick up his other 2 books again after this one. In Inappropriate he has changed his writing style and his way of story telling but yet managed to keep the humor and shock on every page. I laughed throughout every chapter and within the final 3 or 4 chapters I found myself on the brink of crying, a complete 180 at the end that made the story not only touching but somewhat realistic. As a girl I probably shouldn't like it as much as I do, but it does give a good look into the mind of a warm blooded American male.

[Summer Payne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first Wickhart book and I loved it. It was humorous, spontaneous, witty, puerile, naughty and completely inappropriate! Some of the scenes within the book made me cringe but laugh at the same time (like the vomit threesome scene.) It concluded with a surprising heartbreak and sorrow that hits like a train.

The main character in this book is one of those "hate to love" characters that I usually fall for and then later regret. He is a player with a heart and a white knight with a swelling dark side. A true bad boy that is determined to destroy himself. Death by filth.

I think that Wickhart wrote this book for guys between the ages of 18 to 35 to enjoy but I believe that more women will enjoy the disguised romance that hides within the pages.

[Nathan James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed thoughts on this book. Is it good? Yes, it is. Could it have been better, probably. Wickhart basically vomits several humorous tales of hard boozing and womanizing at the reader from the start to the end and shockingly there is a sad and serious story hidden in it all. I think the moral and lesson of it should have been exposed a little more throughout the book instead of waiting until the end to slap us in the face with. Worth a read for sure, but not exactly praise worthy.

[Allison S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few chapters into this novel you think "great, this is the poor man's version of a Tucker Max book," but then you start to see the heart of the main character; you start seeing the good guy hidden away behind the mask of a wreckless alcoholic and playboy. Besides the quick timeline (happens within a week) it's a good story to read if you have the stomach for some weird sex scenes and excessive swearing.

[my name · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it. I can't think of a better title for this book than Inappropriate. From front to back it is highly inappropriate. It is very fast paced and made me fly through it, I wish it would have lasted longer. It is very explicit and very raunchy so it certainly isn't a book to leave lying around for a child to pick up.