The Pilo Family Circus

De: Will Elliott

Narrado por: Mark Stephens

"You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?" Delivered by a trio of psychotic clowns, this ultimatum plunges Jamie into the horrific alternate universe that is the centuries-old Pilo Family Circus, a borderline world between Hell and Earth from which humankind’s greatest tragedies have been perpetrated. Yet in this place - peopled by the gruesome, grotesque, and monstrous - where violence and savagery are the norm, Jamie finds that his worst enemy is himself. When he applies the white face paint, he is transformed into JJ, the most vicious clown of all. And JJ wants Jamie dead! Echoes of Lovecraft, Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and early Stephen King resound through the pages of this magical, gleefully macabre work nominated as Best Novel by the International Horror Guild.

©2006 Will Elliott (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Hell’s favorite clowns

An unexpected favorite of mine now. I was expecting more hack and slash, and instead was treated to an unnerving show the likes of which I’ve never seen. Add in some surprising thrills and twists, and I’ll be returning to this one in the future for sure.

A very Unexpected Surprise

Everything about this book is shocking in a good way, surprises at every corner.

Just great!

I loved every minute of it. loved the narrator and the story. One great book!

Wow, you gave me what for free!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Pilo Family Circus to be better than the print version?

I haven't had the chance to read this in print. I will probably add it to my list of books to pick up to give as gifts. This was a free book from Audible. It was AMAZING! I was so shocked! I almost feel like I should give up a credit anyway. Yessssss it's that good.

What other book might you compare The Pilo Family Circus to and why?

I can say with total honesty.........I don't think I've read a book like The Pilo Family Circus. It's irreverant to any stereotype that you want to put on it. It has everything...........kinda a love story albeit in a creepy odd way. It has enemies (everyone), friends (everyone). Yes yes I know. It has violence mostly in the best possible sense...........yes yes I know. This is just a book that you need to read. My paltry words are unable to do it justice.

Which character – as performed by Mark Stephens – was your favorite?

Wow, in a book like this I'm really not sure that you can have a favorite. I think they all kind of become favorites in their own particular way........except George. I never really cared for George.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes but I can't tell you because it will ruin one of the main twists of the books. Just know that you will be suitably impressed.

Any additional comments?

I am sorry and glad that I'm just now finding this book. If I had read it while I was younger I may not appreciated all of the nuances in the book. I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to find this author and artist. I will be looking for more by both. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I was sad to see it end. Now I have to go and try to find more by this author.........really I am. Go read this one!

Good story

The story kept me interested the whole time. Would really love to see this turned into a movie. Can’t wait to start the next one!