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Summary: Overrated, upolished and adolescent
Review: This novel has the feeling of having been written by a "cool wannabe". It really takes me on a fast train back to a Beavis and Butthead level of humor "He smokes grass--eh heh heh". The descriptive paragraphs were clumsy and overdone like it was an essay for a first creative writing class. I felt there might as well have been a blinking red light at the beginning of each of these saying "here I come, watch me try really hard now". He also made overuse of words that he obviously felt were impressive but gave the reader the feeling that the auther spent a lot of time looking up big words in his thesaurus.
The only reason I got to the end of this book and gave it an extra star is because I enjoyed his imagination as well as his honesty and lack of need to push a moral message over on his reader. This book is politically incorrect which is refreshing. I am still surprised over the grand reviews this book has recieved though. Perhaps Judge Clark used some connections to boost the success of this book.
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Summary: Things aren't always what they appear to be...
Review: First of all, allow me to point out that Rachel Robinson's review of this novel is absolutely incorrect. That is, this novel has little to do with mobile homes and is not a guide as to how to spruce up one's trailer. In fact, I'm still puzzled that this novel is titled what it is. There is only one mobile home in the entire novel and little of the plot unfolds there.
Aside from that, this is a book that has great emotional impact. It's a convoluted story about a judge whose life seems to be spiraling out of control with his failing marriage and his pent up frustrations and anger who meets a young woman asking for his help in recovering a hidden stash of money and a mysterious letter. The judge thinks that this is simply an adventurous scavenger hunt to retard the daily dread of his courtroom. And we as readers think the same thing. But by the end of the novel, the judge learns a valuable lesson about himself and realizes that the adventure he has just gone through was all to make his life stable, rich, peaceful, and happy. He realizes that certain people who enter our lives are not who they appear to be--that they are there to guide us to a better destination in life. They are, as the judge says, "a godsend."
What I like about the novel is that it works on two levels. On the first level, it's an enjoyable read: quirky, funny characters, good description, intriguing story. On the second level, it's a spiritual novel that makes us think about the chain of events in our lives and how often things seem to happen for some cosmic reason. I highly recommend this book.
Rating:
Summary: Impressive!
Review: I read this book on a dare from an acquaintance and I'm glad I did. It would not have been my normal choice for literature but I loved it!!! Clark's vivid assortment of characters pulled me in for a wild heartfelt journey. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read his future works.
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Summary: Not Just A Cult Fav
Review: Many Aspects has ben passed around my office and from friend to frind and it is laugh out loud funny, kind of strange, subversive and very entertaining. The major characters are Evers, a judge, Pascal his brother, Ruth Esther a car saleswoman who cries tears that are white, and Pauletta, a take no prisioners African-American lawyer. They become involvd in a murder, a divorce case and a hunt for a mysterious letter that takes them across the county. Lots of drinking, pot, llfe meditations and non-stop plot follow. This book is somewhat off the wall and different but keeps you guessing and interested until the last page. Five Stars
Rating: 
Summary: A beach read, at best
Review: Maybe it's because I'm not from the South. Or perhaps it's a genre that I'm not up to. I labored through all 341 pages, hoping each time I turned the page I'd become engaged with this story. I had three main problems with this book; the characters, the dialogue and the plot.The characters are completely unsympathetic and there was never any reason I wanted to know more or care more about them. Without going into detail, one wonders how Evers ever got to be a Judge. But having done so one wonders how he kept his job given his low-life style. The dialogue was clumsy in many places, so much so that there were substantial inconsistencies between the dialogue and following or preceding narrative. In many cases I found myself thinking, "Huh?" Since this was supposed to be a mystery one might assume that these shortcomings would be redeemed by a compelling plot. But if you're looking for a compelling plot you should read Angels & Demons. You won't find a compelling one on any of the 341 pages of this one.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful and satisfying
Review: I just finished this book, and I had to sit down immediately to tell others what a wonderful read this is! It has multiple plotlines, compelling mysteries, quirky and interesting characters. It grew on me more and more as I read. The mysteries deepened and my affection for the characters grew. It was a meaty read, and finishing it I feel contented and happy. Thank you Martin Clark!
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