G. Xavier Robillard

Oh the hilarity!

This may be a satire, but I've always wondered what the life of a superhero was like, the real life, the life outside of the Batman and Superman movies - who is the man behind the hero?

"It's all starting to come together. But I'm in shock. A Jewish Superhero? I've never heard of such a thing."

Meet Tzadik X/12-Friedman - a Jewish superhero who's powers include successfully predicting the weather (this from his alien father from the planet Astra-Zeneca) and flying. He enjoys recreational drugs, playing with dinosaurs, and creating his own line of fashion called Freedomware.

He is in search of many things - what to do when he is forced into retirement by his comic book company and finding his arch nemesis, a difficulty for us all, I think.

While on the way to finding himself he writes an autobiography, finds his father, becomes the leader of the Hair Club for Men (or the Club for Growth "We're trying to attract women as well.") which is a secret society along the lines of the Knights Templar and the Illuminati. He also has a stint as the Governor of California and then settles into a nice quite retirement working as the head of Homeland Security.

The book is a quick fun read. Each chapter is it's own story so you can pick it up and put it down whenever you want and not feel like you're dangling on the edge of a cliffhanger.

Captain Freedom is a mix between The Tick (my personal favorite comic book anti-hero) and Superman, but mostly The Tick. He's not all that bright, but he loves to cook.

It's a really hilarious book for anyone who's been a fan of comic books. A definite pick up and read!… (meer)

Quite honestly, the only thing that made me pick up this book in January was its endorsement by one of my favorite authors, [a:Christopher Moore|16218|Christopher Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1200095788p2/16218.jpg].

This book was incredibly funny, unique and many times I found myself actually chuckling out loud. I did feel like the plot was very thinly put together and would not stand alone on its own. Its saving grace is the great humor of [a:G. Xavier Robillard|1977550|G. Xavier Robillard|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1296790759p2/1977550.jpg]'s novice writing.

Basic, unhelpful summary that does not book justice: This is essentially a story of a Superhero who has piqued and is now the equivalent of American Reality TV stars. A pitiful train wreck that grasps at any attempts to remain in the public's loving eye. Or was that [b:Soon I Will Be Invincible|645180|Soon I Will Be Invincible|Austin Grossman|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320554514s/645180.jpg|955983]? The two books keep getting mixed up in my head because they were so similar in their storyline attempts.

I would say that if someone gave you this book, you found it on the street or for a very cheap price at a thrift store - you should read it. Otherwise, your life won't suffer for not reading it.… (meer)

Captain Freedom is a superhero in the midst of a career crisis. Although he has saved the world numerous times and holds the record for foiled bank heists, he has his share of problems. He doesn't seem to be able to find or commit to an archenemy (although for a time, he settles for an animated paper clip, which should sound familiar to Microsoft Office users). He loses the International Justice Prize because of charges of substance abuse. And his job at Gotham Comix is in danger. What's a superhero to do? In the hands of expert satirist G. Xavier Robillard, Captain Freedom tries a number of strategies. He gets a life coach, uses NME Online to find an archenemy, and eventually runs for public office.

This book is likely not for everyone, but I loved it! Robillard had me laughing out loud. Captain Freedom is a lovable, but bungling hero. By the end of the book, I was rooting for him, while humming his theme song ("Freedom's just another word for time to kick your. . .").… (meer)