5.0 out of 5 stars
A Powerful Tale, March 17, 2014
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ScarletD (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers (Kindle Edition)
A powerful read, filled with the good, bad,
ugly, and beautiful. The Adventures of Charlie Smithers conveyed, in the
most eloquent, humorous, and reflective manner, all facets of human
emotion and experience. Tender tales of love, heart-breaking
remembrances of old, and descriptions of horror, all came together in
this wonderful tale of a man who also found love in the most peculiar
place. Humor, where it crept in, didn't fail to please. A tale that will
stay with me for a long time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wry, tongue-in-cheek, captivating & gut-wrenching, a unique adventure, March 13, 2014
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Beach Bum Books (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers (Kindle Edition)
The Adventures of Charlie Smithers is a
fascinating blend of wry, self-deprecating humor and an insightful look
at class distinctions, cultural differences and the adaptability of the
human spirit. The voice of the narrator rings true, the dangers real,
and there's the the unnerving sense that violence doesn't just lurk as a
threat, it's part and parcel of the human condition. Charlie's
quintessential Britishness is tested at every turn, his understanding of
how the world works turned upside down. He bows to acculturation, but
in the end he is who he is. Or so it seems. Charlie Smithers is one of
the least likely survivors you can find. Captivating, self-absorbed,
irritating, resourceful (to a point), the man is on a journey of
discovery not of his choosing.
Written memoir style, The Adventures of Charlie Smithers is quite a ride. I'm glad I went along.
Written memoir style, The Adventures of Charlie Smithers is quite a ride. I'm glad I went along.
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