Described as
a retelling “in the tradition of Who
Framed Roger Rabbit,” this is the story of an animated chili pepper named Tío
Pepe, a popular mascot for a Mexican hot sauce. The character certainly has
some similarities to Roger Rabbit, like the fact that they’re both dating a hot
bombshell Jessica Rabbit, for instance; only Pepe’s bombshell was a live human.
Being a fan
of Roger Rabbit, I dove into this novelette, anticipating humor and quirkiness.
Although the story had some quirks, it really was more of an adventure tale,
because it narrated a hero’s journey to el
otro lado to try and save his princess. It wasn’t as funny as I wanted it to be, but
readers would surely root for the hot, little chili pepper.
Other
distinctions that set this book apart were the crude, barrio dialogue and political
themes, which were shrouded under the masquerade of Toon Land. However, there were certain concepts that may
have been a little far-fetched for a live-animated crossover tale. For
instance, Pepe having to take a poop was a little unbelievable just because of
the mere fact that he was not only a cartoon but a chili pepper. Still, Pepe
would still appeal to readers.
All in all,
this was a quick, little adventure story.
My rating: 3 stars
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