Milk, Sulphate, and Alby Starvation

so this is my second millar book, and now i'm on a quest to find his other titles at my library. the main character of the book is a total dork...but that's why i like him. the dude's got this pet hamster and his beloved comic book collection, and he's constantly living in a world of paranoia. But then, maybe he should be since he's got some plant-loving, people-hating assassin after him. he's like some weird version of kramer (off seinfeld)...except he sells drugs...i mean, i can totally picture kramer saying "well, i'm off milk!" and slamming down his glass on jerry's counter. but the book's even better cuz there's an entire cast of characters who are so completely quirky, that you cant help but laugh just a bit. my favorite is some dude named Wu, who practices meditation while at home so he'll be in some sort of zen-like state when he plays video games at the aracde. and the book reads so fast, that even if you don't like it, you'll be finished with it before you can stop yourself.

I have read nearly ever Martin Millar book he's put to paper, and not a single one has disappointed me yet. I was so excited to find out some of his books are being re-released after being out of print for years. I had to track down my copy of Milk Sulphate, and Alby Starvation through expensive used sellers. I am always shocked to find these books are not more widely known. The story of Alby Starvation is worth the buy, you'll finish it in a day if you start. It's the tale of allergies, hitmen, hamsters, drugs, and comics, all told with an honest candor, while completely throwing you for a loop. It's ridiculous, it's awesome, it makes you think, and it makes you laugh. I recommend all of his books. Start here or pick up the Good Fairies of New York, or Suzy, Led Zepplin and Me.....among others and take a trip