My Review of "When Clowns Attack"

Chuck Sambuchino's When Clowns Attack: A Survival Guide is an insane little book! It's a crazy idea, and I'm not sure what to make of all its claims. But there's one thing I do know: I hate clowns. They scare me. So this book was one that I just simply could not ignore.

And October is just the month to read it. Halloween inevitably brings out clowns in all shapes and sizes. And each one, in its own way, is frightening for all the reasons Sambuchino lays out.

But let me be honest: This is not a book for those faint of heart people, like me, who are scared at the first sight of clowns. Because this book is filled with pictures! So, like me, you'll be kept up with insane images once you read through it.

Exhaustingly researched, this little book will tell you all you need to know to defend you and your loved ones from the scourge that is clowns. Their weapons. Where they congregate. How to get away from them. (Hint: Find some stairs; their gigantic shoes make it difficult to negotiate stairs.) There's even some advice on how to spot a clown who is inclownito -- in plain clothes.

And then there's the wisdom about what to do about what you learn: Political activism is key; write your congresspersons and senators.

All that makes When Clowns Attack essential reading for those of us who will survive the Clownpocalypse.

I received a free copy of this book as part of the Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review here.

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