Thanks to Scot Webb for the use of this image. (Posted on April 26th, 2018).
Over on my Patreon account, I like to share public (free) content from time to time, and this is one of those cases. I’ve written a spooky, yet, kind of funny story, I thought you guys might like to see since I haven’t been sharing my writing here much. I hope you’ll give it a look. It’s called Lover’s Lodge. I think it will make you laugh and cringe, just a little.
Here’s my latest WIP Update if you’d like to know more about what I’ve been writing. I try to update my Youtube subscribers with this monthly, and it’s free.
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The idea is simple: on the last Friday of each month, post about the best book you’ve finished over the past month while visiting other bloggers doing the same. In this way, we’ll all have the opportunity to share our thoughts with other enthusiastic readers. Please join us below.
Title: The Abduction of Rupert DeVille Series: NA Author: Paul White Genre: Humor, Contemporary Pages: 235 Reading Level: Adult Content: R (language, violence, crime, adult and mature situations, comedic nudity, strong sexual content)
This is a very British dark comedy and I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I was disturbed a bit at times. This book takes you on an emotional journey, traversing every possible feeling, sometimes with no transitions or segues to ease the mental whiplash. Yet, somehow it all worked together, in the end, to make the story wonderful it a very specifically dark, funny, and unique way. And, don’t get me wrong; the writing is impeccable, almost lyrical at times. It was an easy and engaging read.
This emotional adventure starts with Rupert early in his day, contemplating the step-by-step (literally) plans he’d made for his special evening. Then he’s snatched off the street and the story begins. As the description explains, there’s a girlfriend and an employer worried about Rupert’s disappearance, and after you get to know him, you can totally understand why they’d worry so only after a few short hours.
Attempting to avoid spoilers, none of the characters in this book are quite what they seem. While Rupert is definitely mild-mannered, he’s also calculating, considerate, and most definitely a lover (not a fighter). George is probably my favorite character in this wacky tale of random events that all fit together perfectly, actually making sense in the larger scheme of things. He’s older and calmer than Rupert and Carla, but he might also be a bit scary (in the best possible way). Carla’s a simple girly-girl on the surface, but after taking a peek into her past, you learn that her perfect simplicity is hard-earned.
There are moments in this story that made me blush, made me feel a bit queasy, made me laugh out loud, and even made me feel sentimental. I imagine that it was like reading the screenplay of a Guy Richie modern adaptation of a classic whodunit. There was violence, sex, mystery, and all the complexities of family dynamics.
This is definitely an adult only read; perfect for fans of dark humor, British humor, tales of calamity, and upbeat characters in odd and sometimes violent situations. I hope this author has more stories like this.
I give this book a 5.
Please stop by and see what others have read. 😀
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Clue #1– This movie won four Oscars though the lead actor has never won one (he’s been nominated twice). ~ I found this clue on IMDB.
Clue #2– As of March 28th, this film is two years old. ~ I found this clue on Google.
Clue #3– This film has a culturally diverse cast with actors from many different countries, which makes sense because the setting of the film is a fictional East Indian country. ~I got this clue from a friend who later admitted he got this movie confused with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (another movie I’ve yet to see).
If anyone is interested in my experience of watching The Grand Budapest Hotel, click here to see my notes.
This review will consist of me asking myself 10 questions and answering them to the best of my ability.
1. What is this film about?
A girl reads a book, flash back to author making notes about writing the book, flashback to author interviewing supportive protagonist of the book… It’s a quirky mystery about a concierge who battles a family over an inheritance and the shenanigans that take place.
2. What did I think of the title, poster, and or trailer?
I don’t like the poster I found on Google, but I liked the trailer I saw when the movie came out. I was disappointed that I didn’t get to see it in the theater and I kinda forgot about it.
3. What did I think of the main character(s) and how the actors performed them?
I thought Ralph Fiennes was great. He’s a versatile actor, but his ability to be serious and funny at the same time set the tone. The character he played was , to me, a bit of an anti-hero. He was vulgar but still noble in many ways.
Willem Defoe was a great villain as usual.
I’m still amazed that Madame D. was Tilda Swinton.
4. What did I think of the direction and cinematography?
Wes Anderson’s signature style shined in this film. I love the scene near the end that looks like a bunch of people are crammed into a small room; the camera rolls out to show a large room where everyone is just standing close together. All the scenes are beautiful even when depicting violence.
5. What did I think of the soundtrack and score?
The music in this film was entertaining. It had a silent film feel to it where the music fit each scene whether it was something delightful or scary. I liked it.
6. What did I like about the story as a whole?
I thought the story was outrageous but not too convoluted. The conspiracy actually made sense.
7. What did I not like about the story?
I could have done without some of the nudity (not that there was a lot) though I guess that’s not a reflection on the story but of the direction of the movie itself.
8. Would I recommend this movie to others?
Sure.
9. If yes, who? What would I rate this movie?
As I’ve said many times before, I’d be selective about who I share it with. I think most will like it, but do know a few stiffs who just wouldn’t get it.
On a scale of 1 to 5 movie reels, I give this film 5 reels.
10. Was there anything in this movie that could be related to me or anything I have written?
I really don’t think so and I’m okay with that. I managed to write a bit of comedy into my first romance, but this definitely is not my style.
MOCK! and The Armchair Squid are proud to introduce Mock Squid Soup: A Film Society. Each month, on the second Friday, we shall host a bloghop devoted to movie reviews. We invite others to participate and post their reviews…Don’t be shy; come join the fun! 😀
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