When It's a Jar, by Tom Holt

Tom Holt has a gift for writing funny scenarios and laugh-out-loud lines.  Sometimes he strings these together into a semblance of a story.  When It's a Jar fits this pattern.  There's plenty of "funny" in this book, but only a limited amount of "story."  This is a sort-of sequel to Donut, which was even more structurally unsound than When It's a Jar.  So if you enjoyed Donut, definitely pick up When It's a Jar.  But if you thought Donut was a nonsensical mess, avoid When It's a Jar.

Maurice is an everyman who inadvertently gets caught up in traveling around the multiverse.  Theo Bernstein (from Donut) is trapped in all the multiverses at once (sort of).  Maurice figures out what's going on (sort of) and so can you (sort of).  When It's a Jar is a sometimes entertaining but ultimately very unsatisfying read.  You'll either love it or hate it.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!