A story to be read by all honest lovers of romance in terms of whimsy. It is altogether spirited and delightful, a masterful fantasy released from the sober interpretation of American life and character.
Such an odd tale. The Madness of May is about a fictional book, a book that brings on May madness to its readers. The fictional author intended it to be a "text book of happiness". Whatever it is, it turns one into a freaky freak show. Weird as this little classic gem is, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't somewhat entertaining; sort of like a bad acid trip. Comically mysterious. I didn't have the heart to award a silly romp two golden asterisks. Three stars it is.