“A hilarious rendering of the contemporary political scene. The author displays a sharp attunement to the politically absurd and has a talent for turning the already peculiar into the raucously silly.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This is one of the funniest books I have ever read. Mr. Trebor has created, in my opinion, a true masterpiece here.”—Readers’ Favorite
“The Haircut Who Would Be King beautifully caricatures these two contrasting, but equally ridiculous, politicians and their peculiar relationship (Trump and Putin). Trebor draws a perceptive emphasis on the alarming state of modern day politics. His parody sheds light and humor in the midst of all the dark elements of today’s world, and it’s hard not to appreciate this literature all the more for it. Finally, when we are not sure where the story can go beyond the present day, his parody continues with the deliberately absurd until the very end, with fireworks the reader can’t even dream of.” —The San Francisco Book Review
“You don’t have to get far into the book to start howling as Trebor ridicules the many inane diversions that distract Trump, whom he calls “Rump,” from more serious concerns. Without a doubt, the book is a product of our times as readers will enjoy Trebor’s piercing, often hilarious takes and observations on Donald Trump and his buddy, Vladimir Putin, as well as the some of the other familiar characters that have come and gone in the Administration.
And this is what Trebor’s scathingly funny political parody and his comedic gift are all about- a deliberate persuasive effect to make Trump and his cronies appear dumb and even comical.
You have to admit you don’t have to try too hard to accomplish this feat where you have a President who takes his tactical and ideological cues resembling a screaming, mid-tantrum toddler. Moreover, Trebor effectively succeeds in peppering his yarn with snatches of uproarious light takes on serious issues which all makes for a good belly laugh.
This wildly comic and uncannily spot-on spoof gets off to a swift start and maintains its momentum beginning with our first introduction to Trump or Rump, as Trebor refers to him, on election eve. Trebor informs us that Trump’s father shortened the family name from “Rumperlcarpf “to avoid embarrassment, but nine-year-old Donnie seemed intent on causing the family maximum amount anyway.”
As the burlesque unfolds, we follow Trump’s journey in his early years of his Presidency, his peculiar relationship with Putin and the folly that is Trump’s White House. Trebor effectively depicts the absurdity, excessive stupidity, and petty obsessions of the clown in the Oval Office with just the right mix. This is a parody at its supreme best; uproariously funny yet accurate. If you are feeling down from the bombardment of the daily outrageous behavior of the idiot in the White House, the read will provide you with just the right medicine to cure your ills and put away those anti-depressants that you may be taking.” –BOOK PLEASURES REVIEW by Norm Goldman