The Neon God: A Novel by Ben D'AlessioMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Disclaimer: Got this book from the author and Booktasters in exchange for a honest review
Time Travel or juxtaposing modern characters landing in the past and vice versa has been a common trope in the creative world of books and movies. In this case you have the Greek God Dionysus lands up in modern day New Orleans. He bumps into local girl Zibby and these are our two major protagonists. To be honest, I did learn quite a bit about Dionysus and Greek mythology in this book but his plot line gets repetitive and monotonous with wine and sex and the baggage he carries. IN that manner Zibby's arc makes for a lot more interesting reading as a law school student going about her life whilst owning her own bookstore.
This can be a travelogue for New Orleans tourism as a very colorful, living and breathing depiction of the city is painted all through and you want to reach out to the soul of New Orleans through this book.
Smart, witty writing with a lot of pop cult references probably too American for me but made for an interest read all around. Probably some sharper editing in the middle would have made this a faster paced thrill ride to the dark side.
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