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The Pisstown Chaos: A Novel

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This is the third book in Ohle's trilogy of sorts. Its a must read as Ohle stays on par with Motorman and The Age of Sinatra. The Pisstown Chaos is equally original and equally intriguing. This is a phenomenal book and a must read for anyone looking to find something a little different.

But it, but don't expect Motorman to happen again, take fresh eyes to this book. Standing alone, The Pisstown Chaos follows the efforts of the Balls family to reunite through some absurd bureaucratic relocation programs. At times a metaphor and spoof of contemporary America, it also delves into it's entirely own reality with a sort of future nostalgia. Ohle really gets gritty with well described anal swabbing, forced mating of half-dead humans, mining for tooth-gold, deteriorating bodies, and intentionally faulty parachutes. At times brilliant, Ohle delicately disgusts through elegantly composed language. It is striking at times how accepting all of the characters are of their situation. Like a slightly more self reflective Moldenke, the Balls family has a lot to work out. Buy this one, read it, be sure to read motorman, give both to your grandmother for the holidays.