Review of THE SECRET HISTORY OF BIGFOOT: FIELD NOTES ON A NORTH AMERICAN MONSTER by John O’Connor

THE SECRET HISTORY OF BIGFOOT: FIELD NOTES ON A NORTH AMERICAN MONSTER by John O’Connor will be released on February 6, 2024 by Sourcebooks.

In THE SECRET HISTORY OF BIGFOOT: FIELD NOTES ON A NORTH AMERICAN MONSTER, John O’Connor recounts some of his adventures on bigfoot hunts and at conventions. He speaks with both believes and naysayers throughout his adventures.

I’ve never had an encounter, but I’m a believer in Bigfoot. That being said, I didn’t really learn anything new about Bigfoot from reading this book. The author is neither a believer or a disbeliever, and he makes it clear that none of his experiences will sway him either way. The title is also misleading—there are no secrets revealed and it doesn’t really go into too much of the history of Bigfoot. There were also a lot of unflattering comparisons between Bigfoot believers and Trump supporters. In the end, there are some interesting sections in the book that are worthy of checking out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.