Imagine waking up in the desert with no idea what happened to you. You have 
clear memories of situations and places, but a complete loss in personal matters… like your own name. This situation is bad, and you have no idea how to get home.
When you’re rescued by a talking yak, the situation gets exponentially worse. You’ve obviously lost your mind. The immediate needs of a ride off the salt pan and searing heat, along with a drink of water, outweigh the concerns about your mental state.
This is exactly what happened to the Yak Guy. In fact he’s been placed in an alternate world and given a chance to start over in life.
Can this selfish, almost parasitic, young man learn to start over in a world where charity is hard to find? Life is brutal and short here, but he’s going to have to adapt or perish.
The Yak Guy Project is loosely based around The Fool’s Journey from the Tarot. Those with experience in Tarot will spot people and situations from the Major Arcana.
I’ve read several books by this author, and his extensive imagination astounds me. A yak teaching a man basic survival skills and how to become a better person? Definitely a unique concept.
Generally, coming of age stories apply to teens, but it’s an apt description of the Yak Guy (Ted) in this book. He comes from a life where he takes advantage of others, doing almost nothing to support himself, earn his way, or take on responsibility. The yak teaches Ted some valuable, but hard-learned life lessons in a new world that lacks the luxuries he’s accustomed to. Not how to live with a lower thread count – more like how to survive life or death situations, and find food, water, and shelter.
As with all this author’s books, there are some quirky and memorable characters along the way, as well as a thrilling adventure. I especially enjoyed the Yak with his practical, no-nonsense approach to life, and sarcastic wit.
I highly recommend this to fans of offbeat, innovative sci-fi/dystopia with characters that will stick with you long after reading.
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So glad you enjoyed this one. I’ll share it everywhere I can.
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Love your imagination, Craig – and thanks!
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It looks like a day for reblogging here. We’re about ready to load the car and head for Moscow (Idaho). Check out this wonderful review of The Yak Guy Project. While you’re at Teri’s place, check out her books too. I can highly recommend Sarah.
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I loved this story, and I like you, I really loved Yak. I think he was my favorite character. This is a great book. Nice to see it highlighted here.
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Thank you, Staci.
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With the Yak’s lessons about taking responsibility for yourself and your life, wouldn’t be a bad gift suggestion for some teens, lol!
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A great review of my book of the year, Teri.
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Thanks, Robbie – knew you’d also enjoyed this one.
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Thank you for saying so here.
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Whenever you see the name C.S. Boyack on a book, you know the story is going to be populated by quirky characters and critters and the tale is going to be inventive. This is my favorite of all Craig’s longer work. Great review, Teri, and congrats to Craig!
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Thanks, Mae! You’re right about the quirky characters and critters – part of why I enjoy Craig’s books so much.
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Thank you for saying so here.
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Argh! I have to read this! I have so many of Craig’s books…I need to read them. They stare at me and judge me every time I open my kindle. This one (and The Hat) are at the top of my C.S. Boyack list. 😉 I love the concept of this one. Great review, Teri.
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Thanks, Sarah! You should be careful – they may move from judgmental to vindictive if you wait too long.
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We are past vindictive into I’m-afraid-to-go-to-sleep at this point.
Double thanks here because, in checking, realized I don’t have this one. Grabbed it today and will bump The Hat down and read this one first.
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I’d be honored to have you read either one. Thank you.
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Super review, Teri. I really enjoyed the Yak Guy Project too.
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Thank you, John.
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Thanks, John!
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🙂
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Awesome review to share, Teri. Bravo to Craig! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie.
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Thanks, Natalie – I’ll double the bravo to Craig!
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Craig has an amazing imagination. I have a The Hat on my kindle, and this one sounds good as well. 🙂
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He’s so creative. You’ll enjoy both of the, Diana.
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