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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Perhaps one of the oddest little books I've read. Maybe ever. I'm giving this a 4-star because I'm pretty sure I'll remember it for a very very long time. It felt like this should've been a film script - and in Neil Gaiman's forward he even suggests it should be made into a movie a la Shrek -...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 2 members found this review helpful “250 pages of pure fluff. Good thing I was in the mood for a light read. This is the story of some scottish fairies who went on a drunken binge and found themselves in New York. They meet two humans who can see them, one entirely unpleasant, one delightful but with Crohn's diseases. Meanwhile...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is a book that Christopher Moore might have written if a couple of thistle fairies had gotten him snarkered on scotch. It is, in fact, the tale of two feuding, whiskey-swilling Scottish fairies who offend their clans, flee for their lives, and accidentally end up in NYC, where they become involved with an extremely unpleasant, but for some reason lonely, young man and the girl with the colostomy bag that he fancies across the street. In the course of things they rob a few banks, start a gang war, and save the world from evil Cornish fairies.
Pseudonymous the Elder wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It is, in the words of my ancient granny, a real hoot. It is nearly as funny as some of Moore’s novels, and much better, in my opinion, than those of fellow absurdist Robert Rankin.
It is not, however, a book to give your kids, and if you give it to somebody else’s kids, you’ll end up in as much trouble as two thistle fairies in New York City. While a book about the adventures of the wee people may seem kid-safe, it is peppered with highly explicit quotes from sex hot-line ads. There is even examples of obsessive brother and sister sex (which is apparently quite socially acceptable among Scottish fairy folk).
So, Adults Only Please, but if you are a grown-up person who likes quirky humor—and aren’t so easily offended that you run screaming from the room when Two-and-a-Half Men comes on the TV, then I think you will like this book.
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“the writing was choppy, the characters were unlikable and the author just seemed to bo showing off how many names of fiddle tunes he knew”
susan b wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“A bit odd but in a good way.”
Michelle H wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Good Fairies of New York is a unique kind of tale. In order to enjoy it, you have to give up any need you may have for a strong linear story line and get into the moment. The Good Fairies is told in chunks that meander back and forth among a large number of characters. Each chunk, though, contains some kind of entertainment, some kind of gem. You just need to give in and enjoy them.
Crys wrote this review Thursday, July 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Heather and Morag are in New York after being thrown out of Scotland for blowing their noses on the MacLeod clan's banner. They are both fast friends and bitter enemies, and they separate, each taking up residence with a human who can see them. They wreak havoc throughout the city while trying to bring together Heather's nasty, unattractive young man and Morag's lovely, sickly young woman, which, they hope, will mean they can take possession of the young man's fiddle. neither Heather nor Morag knows the other fairy is plotting to bring the humans together.
Meanwhile, there are the Marxist fairies in Cornwall plotting to bring down the English fairy king. And the bag lady who thinks she's a military figure from Greek history. And the advertisements for phone sex that keep turning up on the TV.
Because the plot rambles so, there's not a strong narrative drive that will make readers call in sick to work so they can stay home to read more and see what's going to happen next. On the other hand, nearly every page holds some kind of delight.
In short, The Good Fairies of New York is a light, pleasant but edgy read for people who don't take their fantasy too seriously. It intertwines the fabulous East Village scene with punk rock, fey, politics, matchmaking, and a rendition of a Mid-summer nights dream. Miller make this qwerky mixture intriguing and worth a read. ”
“This book has colorful characters and a fun story-line. It's easy to read and imaginative. I thought it was too bad that Millar doesn't hold onto one storyline for more than a page and a half at a time. It made it harder for me to invest in the characters and actually care about what was happening to them.”
Hope N wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I discovered the hilarity of Martin Muller. I have always been fond of fairies and in this book I liked the way that it was really funny. These fairies were funny and mischievous and they were always fighting each other. The funny thing about it was that these fairies were from warring fairy clans. They were always arguing and in the end they end up becoming friends. I thought that this was a good book that was so funny in a weird way. ”
MORGAN T wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Incredibly simplistic, juvenile, and all-around unlikeable. The writing style is adequate, if plain, but the characters are all one-dimensional and not very interesting, the story doesn't really go anywhere, and Millar's exploration of race relations is laughably absurd.”
PhoenixFalls wrote this review Sunday, May 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Delightful and funny novel-I will have to track down more of Martin Millar's work. ”
Nighthawk wrote this review Friday, April 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“There's a lot of strong language in this book that doesn't really add to the story. I won't know if I want to recommend it until I finish it.”
Margaret F wrote this review Monday, April 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I absolutely love this book! My mom picked it up and read it before me, she said she picked it up because the title reminded her of me (you have to know me to get that), but anyway, yes, its really confusing with the switching of the point of views, but by the end, it all made sense, everything came together, and I just couldn't stop laughing. I really enjoyed this book, and I hope others will enjoy it as well. The twists and turns are what make this book as amazing as it is. I LOVE THIS BOOK!”
Katie U wrote this review Sunday, January 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
