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Summary: Thrilling and Suspenseful. John Colapinto is exceptional.
Review: There wasn't any stopping once I read the first page of "About the Author." This is exceptional prose, and the suspense is chilling. But it's not horror in the gory since of the word -- it's spine-tingling excitement. The ending is satisfying and readers are in for a treat. Bravo John Colapinto. (That deserves repeating!) Bravo John Colapinto. (And Again!) Bravo John Colapinto.
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Summary: A fantastic read
Review: It's almost a cliche, but I honestly couldn't put this book down. I took it along during a long weekend at the beach, picked it up in the late afternoon, and didn't set it aside until the surprising denoument closed it out (about 2 am). It didn't hurt matters that John's prose flows easily, the action is constant and compelling, and he has the good sense to tell his story sparely, without needless digressions that swell a volume's proportions.This is John's first novel, a fantastic opening salvo that left me looking forward to his next.
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Summary: ¿Splendid suspense,¿ indeed.
Review: "About the Author" is basically a combination of "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (the book), "American Tragedy," "A Burnt Orange Heresy" and "The Player." I loved it to death, and if you enjoy a good "page-turning thriller," I think you will, too. The author is in full command and the prose is clean and swift. The characters are painted with gentle strokes of realism. And it never -- absolutely never -- takes the obvious route and -- here's a bit of a movie-trailer cliche -- it will keep you guessing. You can never outsmart Colapinto here; he will best you every time. This rises to the genre-occasion and outdid my expectations by far. I cannot recommend it enough, and I eagerly await Mr. Colapinto's next book.
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Summary: Wonderful flowing book
Review: What a great read this one is. This author writes a catchy story line which flows beautiful from page to page. It is very witty, and you can't help but have a smile on your face while reading it. I will be watching for more books by this author. This is the first 5 star review I have given. Good job Mr Colapinto!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I read a review of this in my local paper and it sounded very good. But I was so disappointed I didn't bother finishing it. A great idea that became totally contrived, unexciting, and predictable with very little character development.
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Summary: Recommended Reading for Those in Need of Brain Candy...
Review: John Colapinto's "About the Author" is a well-paced, well-written farsical tale. Its highly improbable plot and exaggerated characters are lots of fun, but I think it is a stretch to call this dark or clever. The author does a great job poking fun at the literati and his nods to pop culture are right on the mark. This is a book that does not require a lot from its reader. It is quick, fun, and wildly entertaining -- a perfect vacation read!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Once in a while a book comes along that is so riveting, intense and captivating that the reader can not put it down. "About the Author" fits this genre. Suspenseful, funny and at times tragically idiotic, the protagonist Cal Cunningham took me on a roller coaster ride via a continuous comedy of errors and self- imposed misfortunes. The book simultaneously serves as a guide for the art of deception and while providing a lesson in ethics. Bravo John Colapinto! You penned a winner with this debut offering. Keep on writing intellingent, suspenseful, masterfully plotted novels. I'll keep reading.
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Summary: A real page turner
Review: Despite having written nothing for several years, Cal Cunningham dreams of writing a novel that will help him hit the big time. But, on the day that he finally finds his inspiration, he discovers that not only does his roommate have literary ambitions of his own, he's already written a novel, a novel that is destined to top the bestseller lists. When a traffic accident proves fatal for his roommate, Cal decides to pass the novel off as his own. After all, it's practically his story anyway. What follows is a thrilling story packed with suspense. This novel is the story of what happens to Cal Cunningham told in his own words. It's a funny, psychological thriller that was difficult to put down and I would recommend it to anyone whether a fan of the genre or just someone with a few aspirations of your own
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Summary: What a read!
Review: This book was highly recommended to me and now I know why. What a book! What a story! What a talented and clever author! Colapinto has written a thriller with a heart, and even some humor. This fast-paced book takes Cal from one disaster to another in rapid succession. The reader enters the tawdry life of Cal Cunningham and wonders how this loser will ever make it. He says he is an author but he never writes. And when a windfall lands in his lap, he takes full and dishonest advantage of it, never anticipating the downward spiral into which he has now entered. He manages to fully justify what he has done and never foresees the possible consequences of his deception. And just when you think things cannot possibly get worse....they do! This book was impossible to put down...I read it into the wee hours of the morning. I really admire Colapinto's clever approach to this story and the "slant" that he used.
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Summary: Entertaining and interesting
Review: This is a very good book. From the title, which has multiple meanings, to its skewering of pop culture, I have to say I liked it from beginning to end. Colapinto's writing is very descriptive and the word pictures readily pop into your head. (A movie has to be in the works.) But their is some grit to go along with the entertaining read and for my money that is often the best type of combination.
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