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Summary: Sadly - a disappointing sequel
Review: Somewhere South of Here is a disappointing sequel to Eddie's Bastard. While I loved the first novel, South of Here didn't have the same appeal.Billy Mann departs Mannville and heads South in a quest to find the mother who abandoned him as a baby. In Santa Fe, amongst the cast of characters he befriends is Ralph a student from the local university, El Perrero a half crazed neighbour, a love interest in the guise of Consuela, a singer at the local bar. He finally meets his mother - without too much difficulty. Sky is ill and Billy agonises over whether or not to tell her that she is his mother. Its an easy, but disappointing read and certainly not the worse book I've ever read. To be honest the story was too predictable, too ordinary with no surprises. I think perhaps the author should just have stopped at Eddies Bastard as the same continuity and interest is lacking in South of Here. Sorry, but I would give this one a miss or wait until its in your local library.
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Summary: He's Done It Again!
Review: When I read "Eddie's Bastard" I was completely captivated by Billy Mann, and all his life experiences. "Somewhere South of Here" continues where "Eddie's Bastard" left off. Kowalski is a natural story teller. This book kept my attention, and I have already begun reading it again! Great job Bill!
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Summary: A refreshing, and excellent sequal to a great novel!
Review: When I read "Eddie's Bastard" I was completely captivated by Billy Mann, and all his life experiences. "Somewhere South of Here" continues where "Eddie's Bastard" left off. Kowalski is a natural story teller. This book kept my attention, and I have already begun reading it again! Great job Bill!
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