The Candidates

Well what can I say, this book is absolutely barmy, definitely not politically correct, most outrageous and absolutely pure Genius!  You certainly need a unique type of sense of humour to appreciate this book, but I just simply cried with laughing time and time again.

Just think political battle for the White House, a scandal that could destroy both candidates and every ploy, plot and mishap that could possibly happen and you aren't even 10% there. Matthew S. Hiley describes everything in great detail which makes this novel very visual to the reader, then add the dry humour and wit plus scenes of total destruction and mayhem and it is just perfection.

I am sure that this novel will be a marmite book with lovers and haters.  I am certainly in the loving it camp. If you are easily offended perhaps this novel isn't for you.

I wish to thank Netgalley and Greenleaf Book Group for allowing me to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a timely book considering the Presidential race going on now. The Candidates Based on a True Country is a satirical, tongue-in-cheek look at the presidential race ran by two crude characters who will stop at nothing to achieve the power of the big office. This is my first  book by this author and I found his very unique, raunchy and violent humour to be highly entertaining and original.  This is not a book for those people who get easily offended, you will need an open disposition and sense of humour. Even if you hate politics you will find this amazing.  5 solid stars.

I have yet to give a five star rating due to the fact I reserve those for something amazing. Mr. Hiley has written one of the funniest books I have ever read and thus deserves these stars. I cannot tell you the last time I literally laughed out loud over and over while reading a book. This book started a tad slow, then hooks you and takes you on a wild roller coaster ride to the end.
 The story surrounds the campaigns of a democrat and republican running for the office of President of the United States. Mr. Hiley does not favor one party in the book. He takes aim at both parties and their policies, and lets lose with sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and vans packed with high explosives. It is graphic in many ways so if drugs, sex, and graphic violence in any way offends you this may not be your book. I have already told many of my friends to pick this up and they were waiting for it to be released on Kindle. I must add that I picked up a free copy from Net Galley to review this book but I AM SO GLAD I DID!!! I would have bought this book if it had not been given to me.
 So regardless of your party, BUY THIS BOOK and buckle up for a no holds barred ride through American politics.

This book was a fast read and very easy to follow. The characters were well thought out and had me wishing they were real I look forward to reading more from this author.

"I was provided this .epub by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review!!!"

Hilarious!!!  This may be the funniest full-length book I've ever read...  And in this, the political season, what a welcome relief!  Perceived power, lots of drugs, even more sex, and attempts to discredit the opposition(or worse), it's perfect for the season!!!  Will definitely recommend to all my friends, especially those with "sticks up their asses"!!!

Two Nerds Talking was lucky enough to receive a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review...which is just as well...we don't know how to do them any other way.

The Candidates is probably best described as a comedy novel that follows the campaigns of two candidates for the presidency of the USA namely Skip LaDouche and Harry Pinko

Being Australian, I'm not completely familiar with the American political system (Truth be told, I'm not even familiar with our own) other than knowing that there's someone called a Democrat who is usually opposed by a Republican...or something like that. Luckily for me, that's about the extent of political knowledge you need to enjoy this book.

And enjoy it I did.....

Author Matthew S. Hiley has a wonderfully sharp and witty writing style and a beautiful sense of parody which reminded me very much of the late great Sir Terry Pratchett. There was many a time that I found myself quite literally laughing out loud at the antics of Skip LaDouche and Harry Pinko...and then questioning my morality for laughing at the prospect of endangered animals being decimated by an exploding petrol tanker. (Read the book...it'll make sense)

On a side note, this is not a book for the young or for the easily offended, but being neither I have to say I loved every minute of it.

This is definitely going to be an 'either you hate it or you love it' book but I found it hilarious. The dry, dark humour was so random and funny and the entire plot was, let's just say unique. 

Despite the comedy side of the book, I did appreciate the way Hiley put some of the more serious political and social topics in the story. Yes, it was done in a ironic and dark way, but I was impressed that they were still in there.

Well written book. Despite being a work of fiction, it seems almost too realistic in light of the current presidential campaign. Intelligent and creative.

If you find raunchy and violent humor exciting and enjoyable then this is a book for you. Matthew Hiley stole the show with this book. Everything he writes about in this, albeit over the top race for presidency, is unfortunately true. Hiley had me laughing so hard at times, I had to stop reading around people because of the nasty looks I got.  The way he takes situations and blows them way out of proportion is so typical of what the government and media do today, I have now got the first book he wrote and can't wait to read it and wait for his next big number. Bravo Hiley!

I've read this book after the US elections and found it too hilarious to be true! Sometimes, reality can be stronger than fiction though. A funny read which make you think a bit seriously but take life as it is because sometimes, all we are left with is a big big smile.