TROPIC of CHAOS (Book One of the Trilogy: The Greatest (Political) Story Ever Told)

Tropic of Chaos is a book I would recommend everyone to read, you get to get acquainted with what's happening in the world right now, I would say things have been brewing but everything said in the book is relatable. This book is really eye opening and keeps you on your toes. I love how the author describes things in clear light no hidden meanings. I would definitely recommend this read, I think everyone can relate and it's just good to be aware instead of living in a shell. The plot is impeccable and the flow is not fast paced, it doesn’t feel rushed. I found myself getting hooked quickly wanting to know more, i have not learnt this much in such a long time. Literally everything you need to know under one cover. Great detail and description that you can’t miss. Curiosity made me finish reading this quicker than I thought I would. This book to me is simply amazing and very informative and helpful. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and it has really good information that no one should miss.

This book is a long, furious rant that someone turned into a thriller. It is packed with sharp jokes, rude nicknames, and over the top scenes about media, Trump, COVID, and culture wars. I found it gripping. The author creates a full alternate America where rich elites and agencies openly plot to control people, stage pandemics, and twist every social issue. The main character who slowly wakes up and sees how deep the rot goes. The mix of meetings, dark comedy make it feel fast and cinematic. At the same time, the tone is very harsh. There is a lot of swearing, body shaming, and cruel jokes about real type figures. It is clearly written from one strong political side, so you have to take it as satire, not balanced. Still, as a piece of political fiction, it works. It shows how power, media, fear, and big ego can twist a whole country. If you enjoy sharp, wild and thought provoking ride, this one is for you. I would rate it 4 out of 5 and I would recommend this to you if you need a wild, angry, and darkly funny political ride.

"Tropic of Chaos (Book One of the Trilogy: The Greatest (Political) Story Ever Told)" by A.E. Holmes is what happens when someone decides to take digs at literally everything in global politics and wrap it in satire so aggressive it occasionally forgets to be funny (and kinda burns). The book is a 'darkly hilarious satire' which exposes the reality of our world. It is the definition of the line: "I'm not propaganda, YOU'RE propaganda!" The puns are genuinely hilarious for a book like this. ("The O'mama Administration" or "Joe Briben". ROFL. I couldn't stop thinking about it.) Chapter titles like "Pardon Me, Your Fascism Is Showing" and "Derangement Arrangement" are clever enough to make you groan as well as chuckle at the same time. The book also has some moments of brilliance where you stop and think, "OMG, that's so true, I have thought that exact thing but never said it out loud!" Those "stop and think" moments are gold when they land. Seriously, I stopped reading for a second on a few occasions. However, this book is exhausting. The author takes shots at EVERYTHING - Deniphobes vs. Denizens, George Morose and Bill Gatesby (subtle), Trans-media, Globalist rituals, TDS, COVID hoaxes, etc. It's like being at a comedy roast where the comedian forgot that roasts work best when targeting someone specific, rather than using a "scorched earth" approach. The boldness that makes some jokes brilliant can also lead to feeling like just pushing buttons for the sake of controversy. I got really irritated quite often on lines like "Believe all women". They're just offensive jabs pretending to be commentary. A line in the book says, "No propaganda, no disinformation campaign, and certainly no wounded feelings can change that," but dear author, repeating it does not make it better! It is not a balanced satire but more like an echo chamber rant with clever wordplay. The spiritual pursuit subplot with Bob Edwards and the FBI conspiracy adds some depth, and the "A Course in Miracles" influences are impressive. But they can't save the book from feeling like it's finding controversy more than drafting a clever critique. Some passages are smart and force you to think, while others feel like a utopian passage dressed as humor. If you enjoy unapologetic political and bold satire, this is for you. It appeals to political junkies who find South Park 'too mild', those who see "too soon" as a myth. Also, for readers who appreciate satire that might cross some boundaries. Just please don’t expect balance or a gentle and balanced read (or just read the synopsis). 3/5 stars - brilliant and funny in places, but quite exhausting overall for me.

A.E. Holmes's book makes it clear that it is political comedy. The best thing about the book is that it never changes its mocking tone. Holmes doesn't just expose bad people but destroys the idea of a society where international plots are planned in secret videoconferences. As "The Scarlett Mistress" (Jen Psuki), the part where she actually scares lawmakers into doing what she wants is a terrible piece of political theater that perfectly shows the author's point about how power and shame work in Washington. The amount of artistic energy Holmes puts into his dystopian reconstruction is what sets this book apart from a political polemic. The way the book shows sexuality and power was interesting to me. Holmes always uses sexual shame as a metaphor for having to work for the government. Globalists sodomize "bitches" who work for them, and lawmakers do humiliating things to keep their jobs. The whole system of power is based on clear sexual dominance. It's clear that the author doesn't like political leaders, but the fact that these scenes happen over and over again and are so specific changes them from satirical criticism to something more directly punishing. While I am aware Holmes wants readers to feel disdain at the political establishment, I think these technique risks alienating even sympathetic audiences as well. The character of Bob Edwards gives the book's emotional underpinning. His journey from true-believing FBI agent to disillusioned insider who knows institutional corruption delivers a basic but excellent narrative arc. His relationship with Celeste and their shared spiritual search through "A Course in Miracles" adds a level of complexity to the chaos that is usually missing. When Holmes lets these characters to simply exist rather than serve as mouthpieces, the writing actually breathes. Similarly, the book's study of postmodernism, Cluster B personality disorders, and mass formation psychosis shows Holmes has done extensive research beyond partisan talking points. His study of Joost Meerloo's "menticide" notion and its application to COVID-era psychological operations forms the book's most academically important content, showing what a more concentrated, less scattershot version of this effort might achieve. Holmes has clearly sketched an ambitious trilogy arc, putting this first volume as foundation-laying rather than a self-contained story. I give this book 4 stars. Whether readers return for the succeeding parts relies entirely on their tolerance for Holmes's specific brand of weaponized humor.

This is an intriguing book that exposes the hidden agendas and complicity of political figures and social media, as well as the manipulative effects they exert, not only among citizens of the United States but also worldwide. I am fascinated by the revelation the book reveals about the rate of corruption, propaganda, and schemes of so-called Intellectual Elites, who plan to reduce democracy into a make-belief system filled with division and devoid of empathy, religious evolution, or freedom. I admire the author’s intellect and insight in the book’s content. The writing style of the book author is convincing, comprehensible, and quite poetic, making the readers easily reflect on themselves and concur with the facts provided. A good example is the author likening the exposure of the entrenched power structure in America to a growing Chinese bamboo tree, with a well-detailed explanation of the simile. The author is very candid and straight to the point, not sugarcoating their words. This calls for open-mindedness and opinionatedness on the part of the readers, and I enjoy the author’s subtle request to exercise one’s freedom of speech no matter what. I also admire the fact that the author makes the readers aware of the nature and content of some book chapters before they proceed to read. I am overwhelmed by the elaborate details and references this book contains. It is rich in examples, quotes, stories, and witty sayings that make reading interesting. Popular figures whose quotes are mentioned in this book include Carl Jung, and Rockefeller, whose words carry weight and add more gravity to the author’s words in the book. It is also rich in topics of history, philosophy, and politics, which creates a unique blend of knowledge that adds credibility to the book’s content. The subtle lessons on the essence of racial equality, sentience, introspection, and truth seeking through the story of the characters Bob, Dunk, and Celeste are very awesome. Overall, I love this book’s thought-provoking and incredible content that is bound to make interested readers contemplative about the need to avoid ignorance and racial division that is spread through social media. The roles of characters such as George Morose, Harry Stinks, Congressman Schitt, and Jen Psucki are so engaging. The choice of words in this book is also humorous, unpredictable, and very dramatic, befitting the age range of the target audience and whispering promises of an eye-opening, insightful, and fun reading experience. A favorite part of this book’s content is the dialogue between Congresswoman Alexandria and the interviewer on matters of the Middle East. I do not have any dislikes to offer about the book, nor did I encounter any grammatical errors or typographical mistakes while reading. This book is well-written, engaging, and excellently edited. I enjoy reading this book and will not hesitate to read it again. I am impressed by the power, emotional intensity, and intricacy in the book’s context and style, and therefore do not hesitate to rate it a perfect 5 stars. This book reveals the behind-the-scenes sociopathic nature and schemes of influential figures in our modern society, and addresses the need for citizens to wake up and, like the proverbial frog that escapes the simmering pan, be wary and escape the corrupt system created by these so-called Globalists and Intellects, who only dream of a tyrannical world filled with distraction, division, and control of the masses. I recommend this book to American citizens, researchers, students, and graduates of political science, as well as to all open-minded readers who enjoy socio-political insights. Adult readers are preferred because this book contains profane words.