Entertaining and Original
590171
This was an entertaining read. Unlike some thrillers, which are so outlandish or futuristic, this book was reasonably believable. I really enjoyed the academic setting, it set a different sort of scene than one might usually find in a book like this. A nice change from government conspiracies or organized crime. The characters in the book were well-developed and interesting. The plot was exciting and fast-paced, keeping me intrigued. I couldn't put it down! My one critique is that it seemed to wrap up at the end very quickly. I would have been interested to hear a little more detail about how everything concluded. But overall a fun read and a unique story.
2800462
This a a very original and very entertaining story to read.  You have several types of magical beings in this book.  This is the first book of a series and yet still self-contained.  Well written and very enjoyable to read.
1198960
I really liked this book. Not only are the main characters completely engaging and multi-dimensional, but they are also capable of continuing their story. The author does a superb job of making you feel the novelty and the anguish of A's strange life. I also feel really drawn to R and I care enough about this book character to want the best for her. Very well done and original. Bravo!
1910158
This is a great story, a fun and exciting read. I especially liked the way the author handled Alex's various relationships with best friend Cindy, his sister, and the vampire Victoria. I found myself really caring about these characters and invested in what happens to them.

Another strong point is the originality of Alex's character. He's unique and different, with an unusual set of characteristics. I read a lot of scifi, urban fantasy and horror stories and don't run across completely completely new types of protagonist as often as I would like. Kudos to the author for his creativity.

I eagerly await more stories about Alex, Cindy, Victoria, et. al.
4671895
Bradley Beaulieu tells a fast pace and original story in this book. The characters developed extremely well along the way and I find myself intrigued by the next volumes. Solid five stars for the originality of the story :-)
4107098
Super Booty The Field Goal Kicker with the Secret Gorilla Leg is a fantastically original story.  There is a surprisingly clever use of humor.  Keeps you on your toes with excellent detail, descriptive language, and verb choices. The characters are interesting and well developed.

It's suspenseful, with the right amount of information.  It's a fun adventure.  It's energetic and entertaining on so many levels all at once!  Contains great foreshadowing and metaphors.  There is great insight into the thought patterns of the characters.

It's fresh and snappy.  I recommend Super Booty The Field Goal Kicker with the Secret Gorilla Leg to everyone of any age to enjoy.  It will brighten your imagination and lift you up.

- written by Shelley Lehker
1135858
This is a very entertaining and engaging read written in an original and imaginative way.  And it deals with quite a difficult subject really well  through humour.

From the beginning of the book we become aware that Jessies family are not quite main- stream - Eva , Jessies stepmother is a breast sculptor, Laura, Jessies sister has a fixation with the Virgin Mary and insists on wearing a veil the whole time.  But it not until we are into the second chapter that we become aware that Jessies father likes to wear womens clothes and wants to have a sex change.  And because the family have  just moved to Ireland from LA, Jessie has a lot to cope with.

I felt that LIndsay got into the head of Jessie very well.  She is a sensitive and imaginative teenager who has ordinary everyday teenage problems to deal with as well as her dads transexuality.  The character of the school principal who is attracted to Mandy  adds plenty of humour to proceedings as does Laura, Jessies sister with her quirky ways and her unusual pets.  There are plenty of humorous moments, one particularly hilarious  one where Mandys chicken fillet comes flying out  at a rugby match springs to mind.  She balances humour and tension perfectly throughout the novel.

This book should appeal to all teenagers -  Jessie is a typical teenager in many ways and as the novel progresses we get to know and like her better.  We sympathise with her love for her father and her struggle to come to terms with Mandy.  I became involved in her world where clouds take on a significance  and her colourful way of thinking.

I would recommend this quirky and entertaining novel to anyone.  It highlighted the problems that the children of transexuals can encounter when their parents are transitioning. without preaching or making judgement.
334214
this book seems to represent earnest grappling with how to live in the world. more importantly, it's funny and original, a collage of historical and fantastic voices that transport you. although intoxicating, the novel is not entirely disorienting because of a familiar setting (a parodic version of your college campus) and a recurring character (the undercover dean) you will adore.
1834812
This was a fun read.  I don't think you could ever term it great literature, but it was clever, well-developed, original, and very entertaining.  It's the perfect book to read when you read to relax and escape.
4321138
I recommend this book - it's entertaining and has interesting characters who make unexpected choices.
3265080
I don't usually seek out stories set in a fantasy world. But rather than spending inordinate amounts of time describing that unusual setting, the author focused on the plot and characterization, which was well-drawn and engaging. I was hooked initially by the humor woven throughout the introspection and dialogue. I've never met a character like this one.  I admire an author who is imaginative and clever enough to have created such an intriguing combination of characters, plot and setting.
769662
A very original story with a thought provoking plot interspersed with genuine light hearted humor.
1118628
I loved this book. An original and very funny take on what happens when "mythological" creatures, such as trolls and goblins leak into our world. And then there's the zombie. . . Charming, witty, and loads of fun.
4065548
The protagonist of this book, Romulus Ledbetter, is a gifted piano prodigy trained at Juilliard who once had a career and a family, but schizophrenia and his refusal to be treated has reduced him to living in a cave in a park in NYC where he hides and form spies upon the evil genius Cornelius Gould Stuyvesant whom he believes is out to control the world. all of this is obviously a delusion, but when a man he barely knows is found murdered near his home and the 'caveman' starts to unravel the mystery, managing to briefly drag himself out of his delusions (or at least hide them) as he pursues the man he believes is the killer. Part mystery, part psychological drama, this was an engaging and entertaining read. Truly original, faithful to the limitations of the main character while not bogging down the mystery element with too much clinical info. A really great read.
3981607
This book proves a self-published can be as good as any book out there. The story was original and entertaining. I did think the author erred in having too many points of view in the beginning, although that is probably tied to the books originating from a short story. The book picked up once the true main character was introduced. I also thought the some of the character thoughts and descriptions of actions in the last book were overly drawn out, although some people may like that. That said I never thought of setting the book aside. The author kept me always wanting to know more...
561784
I don't know if I have ever read a book quite like this. The author describes how small events connect people from different places and times in the world. It's quite an original idea, and Mitchell pulled it off excellently. Each chapter is like a totally different story but is somehow connected to the events of the previous chapter, even if the connection is so minor that the reader almost misses it. I enjoyed some chapters more than others (some chapters contain graphic language and content), but overall I enjoyed this book. It was a good break from the monotony of most novels.
2069596
I was pleasantly surprised with how entertaining and original the storyline was. Enjoyed the twists and turns the author brought into the experiences of the resurrected. I was also pleased that the resurrected included people of all race and religion even  though the focus was on Jewish beliefs. Amusing and a page turner. Even the ending was a pleasant surprise. A very good read indeed.