“The Swines: Anecdotes of a Piggly Family by H.M. So can best be described as an eclectic read. I cannot believe I am saying this, but The Swines is like Animal Farm only better. A page-turner for people of every age or gender, the novel is filled with witty little anecdotes, humorous situations and pretty impressive dialogues. This novel has layers that I enjoyed peeling away while wiping tears of laughter from my eyes.” ─ R.T., Readers' Favorite
“Despite the cutesy, cartoony appearance, the novel focuses on the satirical pleasures to be gained from viewing today's world through a fresh new perspective. Wonderfully narrated with a selection of elegant prose and sudden, thought-provoking moments of clever dialogue and plays on words. Highly enjoyable irreverent read, accompanied by high quality writing, presentation and a superbly satirical set of ideas.” ─ KC.F., Readers' Favorite
“Entertaining... Well-written... Deep thoughts and lessons. Very humorous. Loved reading this book.” ─ LitPick Reviews
“Fresh language and amusing anecdotes. All age groups will be entertained.” ─ L.M., Readers' Favorite
THE SWINES
Anecdotes Of A Piggly Family
by H.M. So
{READ SAMPLE CHAPTERS / 📚 Book Download}“Cheeky, original, and witty. Wickedly fun!” ─ Bacon Daily News
Sam is a twelve-year-old boy from a family of pigs. His mom is a British Lop, an English sow of very high breeding. His dad is a warthog, the pedigree no one is quite sure. Sam’s parents are swine, but he’s perfectly normal.
Sam and his family live in a medium sized town named Suidae Valley somewhere in the middle of California. His mom enjoys gardening and mud baths. His dad is a booming, retired plumber. He’s a little rough around the edges. The family is piggly, but they fit right in with everyone in town who call themselves Suids.
Told in unique episodic format, Sam is a precocious kid with a talent for imagination, observation, and occasionally, even curious profundity. The narrative is eccentric, novel, and original, ranging from the orthodox to stream of consciousness and reverse chronology.
The Swines ─ Anecdotes Of A Piggly Family, is at times thoughtful, at times absurd, but most of the time fun, as the author takes readers on a journey into the unconventional world at the intersection of humans, pigs, and boy.
Praise for The Swines:
- “Irreverent, precocious, and self-mocking, the Swines are compelling, and Suidae Valley's native son sparkles with humor.” ─ Suidae Valley Times
- “Written in the first person, twelve-year-old Sam dazzles with inquisitive observations and keen philosophical meanderings sure to delight adults and precocious kids of every age. A page-turner.” ─ Porcine Book Review
- “A crossover novel that will appeal to everyone regardless of age, sex, background or genus.” ─ Bovine Society
- “Satirical, ludicrous and bold. Animal Farm meets Aesop's Fables. An incisive lesson in every chapter.” ─ Weekly Porker
- “Politically incorrect. Genius!” ─ Young Hogs
- “A smorgasbord of subjects, from Law of Attraction to North Korea. A topical tour de force!” ─ Suidae Globe
- “Page after page of non-stop chortles . . .” ─ The Boarish Post
- “Cache of lexical brilliance!” ─ Sus Semantic Academy