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Summary: Not bad, but not great
Review: There's nothing wrong with this book -- it's just like watching Michael Jordan play with a junior-high team. The execution is fine, but he's not being pushed very hard. The book is fairly funny, but Flint's writing talents go way beyond this, and at times you get the feeling that Flint knows it.I paid full hardcover price for this book, and I wouldn't recommend that others do the same. Get it from the library, or wait for the paperback. It's just not in the same league as Flint's other work.
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Summary: Eric Flint's a great world builder and world class humerist
Review: This book had me laughing out loud. Not only is the protagonist an evil horrible uh, er uh, being, but he is absolutely ethical and excellent at it. I think, unless he's a hero in disguise. No, no surely that isn't possible. This is a great funny book. Read it.
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Summary: Eric Flint's a great world builder and world class humerist
Review: This book had me laughing out loud. Not only is the protagonist an evil horrible uh, er uh, being, but he is absolutely ethical and excellent at it. I think, unless he's a hero in disguise. No, no surely that isn't possible. This is a great funny book. Read it.
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Summary: Different
Review: This book reads much differently then Mr. Flint's other works to date.. and my glance at the sample chapters led me to think...What has he DONE?... but.. once you get use to the way the story is presented.. (with the odd flash back.. forward and sometimes sideways) from the point of view of the strangler's manager the book is much more enjoyable. Personally I read far enough to get used to it then went back and started over.. the book is hysterical in places.. and merely humorous in others.. if you liked Mary Gentle's Grunts.. this is the sort of humor you'll find here.. bloody without being slasher gory
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Summary: Flighty Fancy
Review: This novel was an utter delight. Do not let the title fool you, there is no real need to understand the philosophical contents of the novel to truely enjoy it. You have fun poked at philosphy, human nature, politics, the whole works. There is always a joke or pun to be had, nary a page where you don't at least chuckle. The story is told from a the first person (Ignance) who is the Strangler's Agent. Ignance gives his insight to everything those around him do, adding his own flare to the actions of others.
You find yourself laughing at his interpretation of events. In short, its a whimsical tale which pokes fun at human nature, and a joy to read.
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Summary: I seem to have a different opinion on this one.......
Review: Well, looking at the other reviews of this book, I can't help but feel I must have been reading a completely different book altogether.
I really, really did not like this book. At all. As a matter of fact, this is the first book in many years that I have seriously considered stopping in the middle of, and not finishing. I finished it, but I really didn't see any improvement.
That said, I will explain.
It was interesting, and different, having the main characters be.... well, a strangler, and his manager. It had a lot of promise, but right from the start this book just rubbed me the wrong way. I have nothing against stranglers, or their managers, but....Well, I found myself with an intense dislike of these characters from the beginning.
The first-person writting style doesn't bother me at all, but in this case I just really, REALLY didn't want to be in this guy's head.
I couldn't see what the various parts of the story had to do with any of the others, and my frustration was getting the best of me.
The overall book was.... not good. I was disappointed, and annoyed that I had actually spent my time on this.
In this case though, this is only my opinion. The reason I went with 2 stars, as opposed to 1, or none if I could, was because most of my problems with this book were personal. I really disliked the plot, and the characters, and the story was just dull. So, 2 stars for the book based on the elements that were good about it.
I find it strange, because I like Eric Flint.
Sorry, but this one I will not be reading again, nor it's sequels, if there are any.
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Summary: I seem to have a different opinion on this one.......
Review: Well, looking at the other reviews of this book, I can't help but feel I must have been reading a completely different book altogether.
I really, really did not like this book. At all. As a matter of fact, this is the first book in many years that I have seriously considered stopping in the middle of, and not finishing. I finished it, but I really didn't see any improvement.
That said, I will explain.
It was interesting, and different, having the main characters be.... well, a strangler, and his manager. It had a lot of promise, but right from the start this book just rubbed me the wrong way. I have nothing against stranglers, or their managers, but....Well, I found myself with an intense dislike of these characters from the beginning.
The first-person writting style doesn't bother me at all, but in this case I just really, REALLY didn't want to be in this guy's head.
I couldn't see what the various parts of the story had to do with any of the others, and my frustration was getting the best of me.
The overall book was.... not good. I was disappointed, and annoyed that I had actually spent my time on this.
In this case though, this is only my opinion. The reason I went with 2 stars, as opposed to 1, or none if I could, was because most of my problems with this book were personal. I really disliked the plot, and the characters, and the story was just dull. So, 2 stars for the book based on the elements that were good about it.
I find it strange, because I like Eric Flint.
Sorry, but this one I will not be reading again, nor it's sequels, if there are any.
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