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Summary: You're gonna pee your pants!
Review: "Misadventures" had me rolling on the floor! As a former El-Lay resident, the characterizations and descriptions were so true-to-form! Dandy, Craig and their wacky friends will endear themselves to you so quickly that they'll seem so real you'll swear you know them. It's quirky and hilarious, along the lines of Robert Rodi. Armistead Maupin wishes he was this funny!
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Summary: You May Not Want To Read This One In Public
Review: ...because you will get some weird looks from strangers who see you laughing out loud (I drove most of the other passengers into different cars on a NYC subway while reading the "Aladdin" rug section). But while "Misadventures In The (213)" is quite possibly the funniest book I have ever read, that isn't the only reason I keep pulling it off the shelf to reread parts of it. The characters are so well drawn and interact so wonderfully with each other that I found myself longing to be a part of their circle of friends. They all get their share of hilarious one liners (while watching the movie "Babe"- "The proud farmer looks down at Babe and delivers the final line: "That'll do, pig". "Reminds me of the last time I had sex," says Claudia."), but there are a number of touching moments as well (Craig and Dandy's conversation after Craig catches Dandy with his ex-lover). I've read the book in it's entirety 2-3 times, as well as reading specific sections over and over, and each time I put it back in the bookcase wishing I could fly out to LA and join Craig, Dandy, and the rest of the gang in some of their 213 misadventures.
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Summary: You May Not Want To Read This One In Public
Review: ...because you will get some weird looks from strangers who see you laughing out loud (I drove most of the other passengers into different cars on a NYC subway while reading the "Aladdin" rug section). But while "Misadventures In The (213)" is quite possibly the funniest book I have ever read, that isn't the only reason I keep pulling it off the shelf to reread parts of it. The characters are so well drawn and interact so wonderfully with each other that I found myself longing to be a part of their circle of friends. They all get their share of hilarious one liners (while watching the movie "Babe"- "The proud farmer looks down at Babe and delivers the final line: "That'll do, pig". "Reminds me of the last time I had sex," says Claudia."), but there are a number of touching moments as well (Craig and Dandy's conversation after Craig catches Dandy with his ex-lover). I've read the book in it's entirety 2-3 times, as well as reading specific sections over and over, and each time I put it back in the bookcase wishing I could fly out to LA and join Craig, Dandy, and the rest of the gang in some of their 213 misadventures.
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Summary: Very hard to put down
Review: Along with Christian McLaughlin and Joe Keenan, I've found another author who is absolutely great. What I consider the "gay boy" genre of fiction consists of generally fun, light and usually wickedly humorous writing. Fans of Doug Guinan, Robert Rodi, and McLaughlin will most likely know what I'm talking about. What's rarer is a character one can really care about. Dennis Hensley's Craig Clyborn has a lovable soul and an air of insecurity that's easy to identify with. His friend, Dandy Rio, a very brash loose cannon of a starlet, is a riot. I highly recommend this book to anyone in need of a laugh.
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Summary: Very hard to put down
Review: Along with Christian McLaughlin and Joe Keenan, I've found another author who is absolutely great. What I consider the "gay boy" genre of fiction consists of generally fun, light and usually wickedly humorous writing. Fans of Doug Guinan, Robert Rodi, and McLaughlin will most likely know what I'm talking about. What's rarer is a character one can really care about. Dennis Hensley's Craig Clyborn has a lovable soul and an air of insecurity that's easy to identify with. His friend, Dandy Rio, a very brash loose cannon of a starlet, is a riot. I highly recommend this book to anyone in need of a laugh.
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Summary: Reading a real-life soap opera
Review: As I live in Los Angeles and am around characters that are EXACTLY like this, I found the book to be remarkably accurate. This book is definitely "entertaining," and I couldn't put it down. However, this is NOT a book to increase your brain cells, but if you want to laugh and read as though you are watching a soap opera, pick it up.
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Summary: Didn't want to like it but couldn't help myself.
Review: At first I was a little annoyed by all of the references to famous people and there were a few too many cliches. But I couldn't help myself and I started to really like it. The characters grow on you and I ended up not wanting to put it down. If you are totally uncomfortable with gay characters than it probably isn't for you.
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Summary: Didn't want to like it but couldn't help myself.
Review: At first I was a little annoyed by all of the references to famous people and there were a few too many cliches. But I couldn't help myself and I started to really like it. The characters grow on you and I ended up not wanting to put it down. If you are totally uncomfortable with gay characters than it probably isn't for you.
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Summary: Read it? Hell, I LIVED it!
Review: Dennis Hensely is one of my dearest friends. He and I went through college together at Arizona State and he tells me that the character "Ulysses" is PARTIALLY based on ME! As I read this delightful novel, I simply fell over laughing at the TRUTH in this novel. SO MANY of the things that took place ACTUALLY HAPPENED! And I was there for many of them! I am so proud of Dennis. . .and amazed at his ability to air dirty laundry without making anyone look bad!
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Summary: Absolutely entertaining!
Review: For someone who lives in Hollywood and works in the business, it was a delight to read such a sprite and cheeky book. Dennis Hensley has a great talent for capturing the heart of a character and weaving in a fun line of sarcasm and wit. What makes the book such fun to read is not just the smart portrayal of the characters, but also the interaction and "walk-ons", if you will, of various celebrities. Because truly, we all get a kick out of dirt and gossip, and Mr. Hensley offers some rather unique situations for us to revel in. (I'd keep my eye on my koi pond after reading this!) Above all, Misadventures... tells a story about friendship, set in one of the wackiest towns in the world. Great characters, great writing... What more do you need?
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