Clucked by Troy Hollan

TITLE INFORMATION

Clucked

Troy Hollan

Black Rose Writing, 266 pages

9791685133092, 11.9.23

Overall Rating = 4.92

Storyline & Concept = 5

Writing & Delivery = 5

Editorial = 4.75

Clucked by Troy Hollan is a compelling adventure novel that explores a man’s grief and redemption on a sailing journey through the Gulf Coast. Matt, who recently suffered the wrongful death of his wife, leaves on his boat, the Lonesome Dove, accompanied by his furry friend Hank. From the beginning, Matt is a likable character and draws the reader in. Hollan skillfully portrays Matt’s relationships in an intricate and authentic way, which enhances the narrative. Through amusing bouts of good and bad luck, the reader is committed to his journey as Matt seeks peace after having lived a tragedy. 

Although the novel revolves around the sailing world, the reader does not need to be familiar with the topic to follow along. The story begins with Matt’s introspective journey and increases in pace as he is faced with an opportunity to confront Colonel Clyde Clawson, a man who inflicted pain on people’s lives, including Matt’s. A chance meeting with a kind man named Tiny in a boatyard leads to Thanksgiving in the Gullah Geechee country, where newfound connections and alliances form, weaving the story together. Clucked dives into larger societal issues such as capitalism, greed, social justice, and even animal rights, providing readers with a thought-provoking narrative. The slow revelation of the unsavory activities that Colonel Clyde Clawson indulges in could be disturbing for some. I would recommend this novel to anyone interested in a well-written sea-bound adventure novel detailed with depth and action.

Sublime Line: “With its quirky characters and amusing mishaps, this compelling adventure novel takes readers on a journey for justice while touching on profound societal issues.”

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