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Summary: good plot, dissapointing development
Review: After I read the back cover, I thought the story sounded entertaining and gripping. Unfortunately, it was developed so haphazardly, I couldn't get into it. The people and places of this book just weren't believable enough to draw me in; they were mostly one-dimensional stereotypes. I think the book would have been a lot more humorous and moving if the setting and the characters had been developed in more of a realistic way (something like Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon?). Of course if you like off-the-wall stories and don't mind a lack of believability, then this might be a good read for you, but I still think Boo needed a few more rewrites.
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Summary: Delightful, Humorous Story
Review: Author Rene Gutteridge has delivered a surprising, delightful story in Boo. It is filled with humor and yet is an expertly crafted mystery. Don't miss it! I'm looking forward to reading the sequel - Boo Who. Ms. Gutteridge's books will be on my must-read list.
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Summary: Treat Yourself to This One!
Review: Boo is a faster-paced, funnier, quirkier Mitford. Gutteridge's ensemble of characters hide enough secrets to keep the intertwinned plotlines scurrying round corners quicker than a whole townful of furtive black cats. I loved the book and read it one sitting-- from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Never had a quicker cross-country flight.
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Summary: Fun, Captivating Read
Review: Boo is a wonderfully enjoyable story, full of fun twists, quirky characters, and smooth, seamless writing. I loved it! And, I'm looking forward to the next book BOO WHO to see what happens next in Skary.
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Summary: Fun and totally unexpected!
Review: Having read all of Rene's work, I was surprised at how different this was -- the tone is so light and funny, and completely out of place for her normal stuff. But get this -- just as good. If you're looking for a great escape book, this is it!
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Summary: Fun and totally unexpected!
Review: Having read all of Rene's work, I was surprised at how different this was -- the tone is so light and funny, and completely out of place for her normal stuff. But get this -- just as good. If you're looking for a great escape book, this is it!
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Summary: Boo
Review: Having read Rene Gutteridge's other books, Ghost Writer and Troubled Waters, I was surprised to find Boo to be a comedy. While there have been occasional bits of humor in her more serious books, Boo is a hoot. Reading it at the YMCA while riding a stationary bike next to my daughter, I kept laughing outloud, prompting glances from her. I offered to read her some excerpts, but she said no because she wants to read it herself. It's amusing and substantive.
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Summary: My first foray into Christian fiction...
Review: I enjoyed this book, being a fan of 'quirky' people, as I am.
My main complaint was the way the horror fiction and films were all portrayed as seeming to be 'of the devil.'-I am a fan of the horror genre, and I am also a Christian..so, it being implied that it isn't Christian to like a certain type of FICTION, well, I must confess: I was irritated.
The rest of the story I found enjoyable though, and, am in the middle of reading the sequel, ("Boo Hoo"), as I type this-which is equally as good!
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Summary: Hey, I liked the Wolfe part, and I loved the whole thing!
Review: I started 2005 with "BOO" by Rene Gutteridge, and after the drag at work had me so pooped, I picked up this book that I got as a Christmas present, and was hooked. I'd put my daughter to bed for the evening, and I'm glad she was sleeping, because within a few pages, I was rolling with laughter! There were places in this book where I'd be on lunch in the break room at work, I'd start literally howling, and people wondered what was up. So, expect people to wonder where your medication is when you read this, and tell them, "THIS is IT!"
I remembered when I first heard the main man's name was Wolfe, the same name as myself. Now, I was named after author Thomas Wolfe, but I never figured I'd run into a book that would catch my attention with the main character named Wolfe. But, he becomes a Christian in this town called Skary. What makes things really weird is the fact that he's a well known horror writer, and this town is all about Wolfe Boone, better known as Boo. So, leave it to Miss Missy Peeple, the town gossip, to try and get things back to the way they were. And Ainsley Parker, daughter of the Sheriff is the main attraction of Mr. Wolfe Boone. Ainsley Parker, works at The Haunted Mansion, which happens to be a restaurant that has delightful choices. How about some queasy quesadillas, with some bloody fingers. Maybe have the special of the day, Mad Cow meat loaf with a screamy potato?
But Wolfe is what I'd call a very likable person. People want to know who witnessed to him in the first place. I mean, his editor, Alfred Tennison even wants to know when his next work is due out, and man, are citizens of Skary sure getting nervous! And while Wolfe is someone you like instantly, you really learn to dislike Missy Peeple. Believe you, me, you'll be able to picture people just like her while enjoying this work. I actually took a personal liking to Thief.
Yet, even among all the hilarity of this, there is a somber message within the pages of this crazy, sometimes out of control work by Rene Gutteridge. I thought "Ghost Writer" made me an instant fan! This is one author more than welcome on my bookshelf!
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Summary: Read it again, you missed the point
Review: Okay this is to the guy below who said it was undeveloped, blah, blah, blah. You missed the point.It's a funny piece story with characters that make you laugh out loud. It has a twist of satire thrown in for good measure. It's light reading that makes you grin in the fun parts and keep reading even when it's 1 a.m. and you know it's time to go to bed. So, read this fun book that truly is a comedy. I loved it. Great writing. Fun story. Cool book. From your fellow author, I want you to know that I can't wait for Boo Who to arrive in the bookstores.
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