I received this book for an honest review.
Paddy Bostock’s books are difficult to read. That is just a fact. It is typical British dry humor with tongue in cheek funny bits you only get after a while. With lots of unfamiliar words that you first have to look for a dictionary to understand the word, then the story.
What if's is just that kind of book but his storytelling has a way of drawing you and keeping your attention no matter how incomprehensible the plot. Maybe it has to do with the rhythm of the book or just the way he is writing it, never less, you are drawn into funny situations surrounding funnier characters.
With What If's I was actually surprised when s/he featured into the book. This character brought an entire line of fantasy within the literary, funny and murder plot. All the different genres combined give you a rich equivalent that rolls from the mouth.
It is robust and flavourful in its uniqueness. An easy read with all the qualities of a good book.
The main characters were brilliant in their parts. Playing and growing, albeit with the help of the s/he character. Each was perfectly crafted to compliment not only the storyline but the plot in detail. It added to the richness. Colouring it in perfectly.
It is not for the faint-hearted. It is not for the person that loves marshmallows and sprinkles on top. You need to have wits about you to keep the pace but well worth it.
A wonderful read I can definitely recommend.
About the book
The chance meeting with Gabi in
Queen Mary’s Garden, Regent’s Park, is only the start of a series of unworldly
events for aspiring writer James Cockburn, which will involve him first in a
murder investigation and treasure hunt in St Ives, Cornwall, and then in the
increasingly frenetic machinations of politicians and mobsters in both the
human dimension and fairyland.
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