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Summary: Delightful!
Review: This enchanting book is made up of vignettes from the points of view of two bachelor brothers who own a bed & breakfast, as well as the perspectives of many of their visitors. I had a lot of trouble putting this one down because I looked forward to reading what new insights the characters might have. The format made it even more difficult to put down, as it is made up of short sections, leading me to constantly think, "Just one more chapter, then I'll do something else...!" I loved the observations in the book, and found myself calling up people I knew or typing short excerpts into emails just to share the delight with them. Many of the excerpts were funny, many were thoughtful, a few were sad, but all were interesting. This one is definitely worth the read!
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Summary: Perfect choice for a reading group discussion!
Review: This is a charming little book that centers around twin brothers, Hector and Virgil, 50-something bachelors who run a Bed & Breakfast in a remote island location. Though word-of-mouth, they have attracted a customer base consisting entirely of fellow bibliophiles, and thus reading is a central theme throughout the novel.
The book is written as a series of reflections: each chapter is narrated by either Hector, Virgil, or one of their guests, whose musings make up the B&B's unique guest book. The brothers relate stories of their unconventional childhood with their single mother and MIA father as well as offer present day anecdotes about their entertaining guests, neighbors, and pets. Also interspersed throughout the book are recommended reading lists such as "Hector's List of Favorite Authors for the Bath."
This quirky, whimsical novel is ideally suited to be a reading group selection and likely to be enjoyed by any book lover.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: This is a GREAT story, brilliantly written. The audio version is a let down.It is titled 'unabridged' but parts of the book ARE missing. For instance when we first meet Mrs. Rochester - in the book we get a few paragraphs about Virgil & Hector's mother's dying moments. These paragraphs are censored on the audio version. While it was some curiosity value to hear the author's voice, his delivery is akin to an uninspired newsreader at times. The material means it will be good. I am sorry it is so pasteurised. It could have been so much better. B~Gal
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Summary: Great reading - uplifting!!!
Review: This is a terriffic book - good for reading in short spells or all at once. It touches on a variety of topics close to my heart - cats, learning to play an instrument as an adult, books, croquet, scrabble - many of life's simpler pleasures! As other reviewers have said, I began re-reading the book immediately upon finishing it! Happy reading!
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Summary: Delightful!
Review: This is such a wonderful book! It was one of the few books that I've read that I actually laughed out loud. The best part is when I tried to describe it to others, the characters seemed even more eccentric and loveable, even though the people I was telling it to thought it sounded insane. Richardson writes in a gentle way, never knocking you over the head with his attempts to be witty or clever. Who can't read the chapter about the disastrous Halloween party without doubling over? All in all, a wonderful, fun book for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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Summary: Wish I could go
Review: to a B & B where all you do is eat, sleep and read. Twin brothers, Hector and Virgil, are virtually nothing alike except for one love-reading-own and operate their own B&B where guests come to do nothing but read. The narrative goes back and forth between the two as they discuss guests, books and their lives. The most interesting parts are their book discussions-I found a few books I would like to try out myself. Otherwise, I found it rather unremarkable, but still pretty enjoyable.
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Summary: Literate and funny
Review: What a delight "The Brothers" are - this and the follow up, "Pillow Book" are delightful to read and to give to those who love books, love life, and love off-beat lifestyles. One can, from Bill Richardson's descriptions, picture well the brothers and their guests and neighbors. Alas, I've had friends in Vancouver check and it seems the B&B and the brothers are .. fictional but if one could ever find a B&B of this sort, with characters that make the town lively, do pass it on.
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Summary: Listened to cats yowl that were more entertaining
Review: What a stupid book! I was expecting a good read, but the writing was pretentious and pedantic and the plot was pointless. I'm so disappointed!
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Summary: "P" is for Pointless
Review: What a stupid book! I was expecting a good read, but the writing was pretentious and pedantic and the plot was pointless. I'm so disappointed!
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Summary: Make a Reservation to the Bachelor Brother's Bed & Breakfast
Review: You'll be glad you checked into the Bachelor Brother's Bed & Breakfast. What a delightful read! The twins Hector & Virgil alternate chapters telling tidbits of information and charming stories about their lives, their b&b and people they have met along the way. Thrown in are entries from guests of the B&B. There are many laugh out loud moments. The pictures painted are cozy, light hearted and humorous. Reading it is like curling up into a warm quilt and spoiling yourself with a mug of hot cocoa. I can't wait to read more from this author.
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