The reveal was not surprising (I actually called it very early in the book) and the reason wasn’t entirely organic to the plot, but neither of these flaws kept the chase from being a fun ride. (And Agent Poop is on the case.) I’m not a big fan of the mystery genre for any age, so I’m not the intended audience, but I felt the formula was implemented well. Seriously, the climax of this novel makes that fair scene from Problem Child 2 as sweet as cotton candy.īelly Up is a classic whodunit story told in a zoo. There are still bits of humor from beginning to end, but they’re mixed in with a larger story that focuses on murder, attempted murder, and some all-out grossness. The story becomes increasingly darker as it goes on. That first chapter sets the stage for what ends up being a very different book. I think I could argue that poop is actually the protagonist of this novel. Poo continues to make appearances throughout the novel, but it’s in this first chapter than poo really makes its grand entrance. There’s a mischievous kid in a zoo, dodging the adults who want to put an end to his fun. It’s still great fun, but fun in the what’s-gonna-happen-next way, not in the oh-look-monkies! kind of way.Ĭhapter 1 of Belly Up met my expectations. Sure it has a dead hippo on the cover, but the cartoonish of it, plus the colors.
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