Excerpts from Amazon Reviews
Hartnett has a refreshing and impressive cleverness with language, shaping his phrases and dialogue with a deft hand, at times prompting the reader to repeat them out loud before moving on. Sections are utterly hilarious as we follow Jen, Peter, Chuck, Cathy, April, Tucker, Ray, Bernice, and Marlene through the Magic Kingdom and the World Showcase in Epcot.
– John Vance
A hilarious read that takes the reader through a satirical wonderland.
– Dylan Devine
The pacing is brisk, the laughs are often out loud, and the writing is, well, magical.
– Len Boswell
This book is more fun than a ride with Buzz Lightyear, and when all is said and done, the finale echoes the Disney World theme: it really is a small, small world.
– Glenn H. Ickler
Fools in the Magic Kingdom by Michael Hartnett is a captivating satire of true-to-life undercurrents of present day American culture. Metaphors abound, striking close to home.
– Donan Berg
If you enjoy the humor of Carl Hiaasen and the insights of Neil Gaiman, you will enjoy this book, which is extremely well written and offers humorous but telling comments about the state of American culture as symbolized by Disney World. The author’s knowledge of the park and his trenchant insights will keep you laughing while at the same time experiencing a true sense of outrage at what we have become.
.– Glen Ebisch
Hartnett deftly ties all the pieces together with humor, lively dialogue, and descriptive passages that put the reader at the center of the action. Whether a fan of Disney theme parks or not, "Fools in the Magic Kingdom: Disney Unhinged" is a delightful and entertaining read
– M. Embry
Mr. Hartnett once again presents us with a fascinating and diverse group of characters in situations both poignant and absurd.
– Anthony Paladini
This satirical look at a day in the life of Americans and wanna-be Americans crowded together in a fantasy world has an edge to it that is at once disturbing, amusing, and fascinating. Although this clever story is fiction, I feel it could so easily be true. And that is a tribute to Michael’s storytelling ability. An entertaining read, for sure.
– Anthony Dalton