nice and funny! There is something about this story that reminds me of Nick Hornby's books. I am looking forward to reading another David's book... when??? I hope soon :)
I enjoyed reading this up to a point. It's really a love story trying to find its way. The title is so way off base, it isn't even appropriate. Still, it was an OK read.
While the book is easy to read, it is far from good. I would equate the piece as "descriptive writing gone wrong." The number of analogies used to describe showering was distracting within the first hour of reading. Too much emphasis was placed on scenes designed to illustrate the 'cool' factor of our main character, while there were glaring absences of the effects of one event on another, making every 'incredible' occurence that much more 'UNcredible'.
While the book is easy to read, it is far from good. I would equate the piece as "descriptive writing gone wrong." The number of analogies used to describe showering was distracting within the first hour of reading. Too much emphasis was placed on scenes designed to illustrate the 'cool' factor of our main character, while there were glaring absences of the effects of one event on another, making every 'incredible' occurence that much more 'UNcredible'.
This story may be based on actual events in the author's life (I'm only guessing here), but the lesson to take away from this writing is that not every good story of your life (or someone else's) makes for a good book.
The book could be trimmed by as much as a third, still retain its story line, and be a much more pleasant experience for the reader.
Good, fun, read. Easy to understand for English as a second language. (I'm Portuguese) The end of the story let me a bit disappointed but overall I enjoyed the book. (I'm 32 years old)
Fun read...thanks for such a pleasant (yeah, slightly addictive) first book-read experience on the iPad that I had to, but didn't want to, buy. [For real...] Camera-panning-out-the-window / PG13 comment still bugs me as a real clunker (as in, I would edit it and repost the manuscript; that bad) otherwise I found the approach and humor infectious.
An ending-gambit to consider for your next: introduce an incident as equally fantastic as the one that opened this. End with an ellipsis...
I don't consider myself a love triangle (or quadrangle) type reader, but this is not your usual idea of the situation. A wonderfully clever beginning leads into a witty and ingenious novel that I had to compulsively read through until the very mature and realistic ending. A thoughtful and exciting book that is wholly believable in its lush detail. It truly seems that it could happen to anybody, but only Mr. Bowick could write it this good. I hope to read more from you, David. Bravo!
Loved this book!! It was all too entertaining. It took me a second to figure out what was happening, but once the book took off I couldn't stop reading! I finished it in a day!! I recommend it to all!
this was awesome! i couldn't put down my ipod, even though it meant i didn't get to bed till 2am because i was so engrossed. i never highlight passages or take notes in novels, but i found myself repeatedly copying quotes to re-read and savor again at a later time. can't wait for your next work of art -- may it be soon!
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Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:48:15 +0100
this book is being (unofficially) translated to Russian (but slow enough to get only the first chapter done in a couple of months)
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:09:29 +0100
nice and funny! There is something about this story that reminds me of Nick Hornby's books. I am looking forward to reading another David's book... when??? I hope soon :)
ps: however, I didn't like the title
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:13:38 +0200
Great writing. Enjoyed the humor. Would like to read more from him.
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:06:00 +0200
One of the best books I have ever read
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:49:10 +0200
I enjoyed reading this up to a point. It's really a love story trying to find its way. The title is so way off base, it isn't even appropriate. Still, it was an OK read.
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:00:50 +0100
good read! funny and interesting!
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:40:45 +0100
LOVED this book! was very funny and I enjoyed the ending...aaaahhhh if only life wrapped up so neatly!
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:39:44 +0100
nice read,very funny, i could really relate to Josh- if i come across another David Bowick book i would definitely read it!
Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:03:29 +0100
it's a nice light book to read that i could relate to. finished reading last night 2 am :D nice!
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:20:44 +0100
I personally loved it and found it funny, charming and interesting. I hope that people will read the book despite what "piezoman" has to say.
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:56:43 +0100
While the book is easy to read, it is far from good. I would equate the piece as "descriptive writing gone wrong." The number of analogies used to describe showering was distracting within the first hour of reading. Too much emphasis was placed on scenes designed to illustrate the 'cool' factor of our main character, while there were glaring absences of the effects of one event on another, making every 'incredible' occurence that much more 'UNcredible'.
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While the book is easy to read, it is far from good. I would equate the piece as "descriptive writing gone wrong." The number of analogies used to describe showering was distracting within the first hour of reading. Too much emphasis was placed on scenes designed to illustrate the 'cool' factor of our main character, while there were glaring absences of the effects of one event on another, making every 'incredible' occurence that much more 'UNcredible'.
This story may be based on actual events in the author's life (I'm only guessing here), but the lesson to take away from this writing is that not every good story of your life (or someone else's) makes for a good book.
The book could be trimmed by as much as a third, still retain its story line, and be a much more pleasant experience for the reader.
(less)Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:01:07 +0100
Good, fun, read. Easy to understand for English as a second language. (I'm Portuguese) The end of the story let me a bit disappointed but overall I enjoyed the book. (I'm 32 years old)
Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:20:09 +0100
Awesome book. Can't say enough good about it. If David Bowick write another I will be first in line to buy and read it!
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:44 +0200
Fun read...thanks for such a pleasant (yeah, slightly addictive) first book-read experience on the iPad that I had to, but didn't want to, buy. [For real...] Camera-panning-out-the-window / PG13 comment still bugs me as a real clunker (as in, I would edit it and repost the manuscript; that bad) otherwise I found the approach and humor infectious.
An ending-gambit to consider for your next: introduce an incident as equally fantastic as the one that opened this. End with an ellipsis...
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:29:21 +0200
Very good read
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:05:50 +0200
I don't consider myself a love triangle (or quadrangle) type reader, but this is not your usual idea of the situation. A wonderfully clever beginning leads into a witty and ingenious novel that I had to compulsively read through until the very mature and realistic ending. A thoughtful and exciting book that is wholly believable in its lush detail. It truly seems that it could happen to anybody, but only Mr. Bowick could write it this good. I hope to read more from you, David. Bravo!
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:19:43 +0200
looove this novel!
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:31:25 +0200
the story was really really awesome...... i could actually see myself in the story... thanks Davidbowick!
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:24:13 +0200
Loved this book!! It was all too entertaining. It took me a second to figure out what was happening, but once the book took off I couldn't stop reading! I finished it in a day!! I recommend it to all!
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:19:40 +0200
this was awesome! i couldn't put down my ipod, even though it meant i didn't get to bed till 2am because i was so engrossed. i never highlight passages or take notes in novels, but i found myself repeatedly copying quotes to re-read and savor again at a later time. can't wait for your next work of art -- may it be soon!