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Summary: The Best Book Ever?
Review: I first read Memoirs of An Invisible Man at around the time the film was released in the UK in 1992. Luckily I hadn't seen the film, or else I may not have read this wonderful book. Every page is packed with so much detail that it makes it impossible to put down. I read a lot of books, and thus very rarely read one more than once. Memoirs of An Invisble Man is the only book that I've read about six or seven times. It's that good. Saying that though, I haven't read it recently. It's a shame it's out of print though, my copy is looking very dogeared and well read.
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Summary: this book is like an old friend
Review: I first read this book when it was published in the mid-80s and have read it again and again. One of my favorite books, and a consistently enjoyable read. The author weaves together elements of comedy, sci-fi and thriller effortlessly into one great story. One question, though: do any of you out there know who the REAL writer of this novel is? As another reader mentioned, I too have heard that "H.F. Saint" is a pseudonym, and that the writer is actually quite well-known under his (her?) real name. I'd like to know the true identity of the writer if only to read some of his/her other books!
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Summary: called in sick
Review: I found this book among a bunch Reader's Digest Condensed books one Sunday evening. One paragraph into "Memoirs", and I knew I had something special. As a matter of fact I called in sick to work the next day because I couldn't put it down. The Reader's Digests' are now garage sale fodder, but "Memoirs" will forever grace the shelves of my library. One thing though; this book destroyed almost all of my childhood preconceptions and fantasies about invisibility. Still, the story seems plausible enough to allow for a more "realistic", more mature fantasy world. H.F. Saint, if you're out there, please do us all a favor and give us more. It ended to soon. I would like to take more time off from work.
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Summary: Kudos to Whoever Penned This Winner
Review: I have also been following all the hoopla over exactly who Mr. Saint "really" is. It now appears that all evidence suggests exactly what weas originally stated - this is a first time effort, he was not a professional writer and he does not wish to write any more books. The second fact is what really got to me. I am a voracious reader and the trash put out by so-called professional authors is unbelievable. Everyone knows the story so we'll skip that. Needless to say the movie was a disaster with everyone in the theater laughing at every opportunity, not believing that Chevy Chase could play a serious part. The folks who produced this film knew exactly what they wanted, though, and besides (their thinking) who cares about the .05% of the audience that actually read the book? Stick to the text, avoid the "film" and have a good time.
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Summary: Kudos to Whoever Penned This Winner
Review: I have also been following all the hoopla over exactly who Mr. Saint "really" is. It now appears that all evidence suggests exactly what weas originally stated - this is a first time effort, he was not a professional writer and he does not wish to write any more books. The second fact is what really got to me. I am a voracious reader and the trash put out by so-called professional authors is unbelievable. Everyone knows the story so we'll skip that. Needless to say the movie was a disaster with everyone in the theater laughing at every opportunity, not believing that Chevy Chase could play a serious part. The folks who produced this film knew exactly what they wanted, though, and besides (their thinking) who cares about the .05% of the audience that actually read the book? Stick to the text, avoid the "film" and have a good time.
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Summary: Kudos to Whoever Penned This Winner
Review: I have also been following all the hoopla over exactly who Mr. Saint "really" is. It now appears that all evidence suggests exactly what weas originally stated - this is a first time effort, he was not a professional writer and he does not wish to write any more books. The second fact is what really got to me. I am a voracious reader and the trash put out by so-called professional authors is unbelievable. Everyone knows the story so we'll skip that. Needless to say the movie was a disaster with everyone in the theater laughing at every opportunity, not believing that Chevy Chase could play a serious part. The folks who produced this film knew exactly what they wanted, though, and besides (their thinking) who cares about the .05% of the audience that actually read the book? Stick to the text, avoid the "film" and have a good time.
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Summary: excellent, all-time favorite fiction
Review: I have read the other reviews of this excellent book and whole-heartedly agree. I, too, have read it at least 6 times and am looking forward to getting my own copy. I am most curious about the author. His descriptions lead me to believe that he has actually been invisible and suffered the amazing, awful and sometimes incredibly funny consequences.
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Summary: Excellent, I highly recommend this book.
Review: I have read this book several times and enjoy it each time I read it. Still looking for other books by Mr. Saint.
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Summary: Memoirs of an Invisible Author
Review: I hypothesize (with tongue firmly in cheek) that author H. F. Saint really *is* invisible, and the events recounted in Memoirs of an Invisible Man are to some extent autobiographical. As evidence, I offer the following facts. First, he has published nothing other than Memoirs, and it defies credibility to think that such a talented wordsmith would write but a single opus unless he had other problems... such as invisibility. And second, his descriptions of invisibility and the problems attendant thereto are so vivid and utterly believable that they can only have come from a man with firsthand experience. Get this book. Do not begin reading it until you have several available hours, for you will not want to put it down. H. F. Saint sucks you into Nick Halloway's world from the intriguing beginning to the gripping and suspenseful action scenes to the well-written ending. The mediocre Chevy Chase vehicle that bore the name of this book shared little else in common with it and did not do it justice. This one is a rare treasure.
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Summary: One of my all-time favorites
Review: I looked this book up to see if the author had written (pleasepleaseplease) another book. I am a certified bookworm, and I can promise you this an absolutely enthralling, original book. Following the protagonist"s efforts to simply eat and sleep and somehow elude the government at the same time kept me on the edge of my chair. This is the Kind of book that OUGHT to get all the hoopla and media attention. I will never let this book off my shelf. Please Mr Saint, write some more!!!!!
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