"At first glance, Malcolm's life might seem to be the lazy man's dream come true. He's 26, still lives at home, and isn't even allowed to have a job. But digging deeper reveals the truth: Malcolm is insane; a former romantic who sees the world now from a perspective unlike any other. In 'Defining Malcolm', Kabik dares to explore society, sexuality, and religion with a perfected cynicism that can make the reader laugh and frown at the same time." -A. Carfagno
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By Chad
Jan 30, 2009
"Dark humor and psychologic thrill at its best" "Defining Malcolm" is the denial of everything dark/insane/dysfunctional within us, a shadowy mirror that Kabik dares to show. The reader cannot help but privately identify and empathize with the exploits of dark everyman Malcolm on some level or another, while learning from and laughing at the rest. "Defining Malcolm" presents a new modern variety of common man in a society that has gone beyond insanity, and how one can be fatally lost in that storm of self-doubt and loathing. With masterful use of dialogue and dark humor, Kabik prevents us from plunging headfirst into his protagonist's misery, but allows us to remain on the outside looking in. In what hopes to be a promising start to a successful literary career, "Defining Malcolm" will serve to launch Kabik onto the contemporary scene, and all readers who dare follow will undoubtedly find themselves entranced.
"Still a favorite" I first read this book during its phase as a short story and loved it. The book still makes me laugh and contemplate to this day and I make it a point to read at least a passage every few months. Its a book that is content with itself, it's cynicism protects itself from naivete and projects a consideration of society that is unique and thought provoking.
"malcolm book" I haven't read the book, but if it's been written by Mr. Kabik, I wouldn't be surprised if it rocked my socks as well as those belonging to all of his other readers.
