The Town That Moved To Mexico

Rating:
Summary: Thoughtful and Amusing
Review: This book is a hilarious look at what happens when an earthquake causes a racist town located in southern california near the mexico border to slide onto foreign territory. The small minded spoiled americans are treated by the Mexicans the way the Mexicans were previously treated by them. The american characters suddenly find themselves laboring all day for next to no pay. The main character, Al, who is more aware of the world and more accepting of cultural differences, becomes enamoured with the village mayor and finds himself in the middle of trouble caused by his brother Rodney's arms trade. The Town That Moved to Mexico is ingenious in its ideas and Herzog does a fine job engaging the reader. It is a fulfilling read on many levels. Herzog possesses brilliant wit which he reveals through cultural and political commentary.