Going Bovine - Book Review by Josh C.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray

Meet Cameron, a 16 year old with an "no expectations, no worries" attitude. He just wants to get through his life with as few problems as possible. But there's one problem, thanks to a human form of a mad cow disease, he's sick and going to die. (Bummer huh?)
Suddenly, before his ideas of hope completely fade away, an angel-like being named Dulcie shows up. Dulcie says to Cameron that there is a cure, but in order to find it he has to find someone called Mr. X. Oh, and he needs to save the world.
And so Cameron sets off on the greatest of all road trips, traveling across America with Gonzo (A video game playing dwarf obsessed with death) and Balder ( A Viking god trapped in a Lawn Gnome) as they find themselves in a strange set of misadventures that involve New Orlean Jazz Musicians, secrets of the universe, drunken frat boys, battling evil forces, giant fire creatures, Cameron losing his virginity, getting a bounty on their heads, taking down a happiness cult, snow globes, and learning what it means to live.
The entire story is filled with tons of fun jokes that will make you laugh. Cameron's narration is filled with sarcastic language and twisted humor. The mix of mystery, tragedy, and humor had me reading all the way to the end. Although the book never gives a real answer about whether or not the events Cameron goes through are real or not, its still a fun and wild ride.


Book Review by Josh C.