Entirely-too-brief book comments: The Sheriff of Yrnameer by Michael Rubens

Confession time.  

I read this book back in October.  Before NaNoWriMo.  Before Thanksgiving.  Before Christmas and birthday planning.  Before other Serious Life Things.  I meant to make a few notes over in that notebook, so that once I had time to tell you what I thought about Yrnameer, I would remember what I wanted to say.  Alas, no notes, dim memory, busy life.  But let me reassure you that my shortcomings in this review are my fault and not the fault of this deliciously fun book.  

The Sheriff of Yrnameer is a Sci-Fi Comedy, starring the hapless rogue, Cole.  As he tries to escape a bounty hunter and help some orphans, he finds himself on the legendary planet of Yrnameer with ruthless outlaws, a not-very-bright but conscious robot, a sexy do-gooder, and the love of his life.  Plus a mixed-up bunch of townscreatures with no clue how to fight.  The action is sublimely silly and sometimes absurd.  Gags abound.  In a variety-show cast of characters, the very best must be Kenneth.  If you read this book for no other reason, then read it for Kenneth the bounty hunter.  Someone needs to manufacture a line of plush Kenneths.  I’d buy one.  Or maybe I could make one.  I’ll add that to my To Do list.  

This is a quick, clever, snickering diversion.  Go read it.