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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Catnip to Anglophiles. An absolutely delightful picaresque novel, political satire, cultural satire, and a number of other delectable things besides. Hefty, but nifty.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I can handle British humor in small doses---this was WAY TOO large of a dose. It also could have been edited substantially.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A useful, amusing social commentary. Worth a read.”
John M wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have never laughed out loud so very many times over a book. Hilarious and very satisfying.”
Lora S wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I don't usually write reviews, since I read so many books that this would mean I would spend all my time writing reviews, but I had to make an exception for this one. This is without a doubt one of the best books I have read in the last couple of years. It was hilarious, but at the same time it had a lot of deeper meaning. I cried through this book, and sometimes because I was laughing too hard, and sometimes because I just couldn't not cry. It is one of the books that you get the feeling you will get something new out of it every time you read; another pearl, another truth. I may have found it at the public library, but I plan to make it part of my personal library ASAP so that I can read it again and again.”
Shep wrote this review Thursday, July 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“4 and a half stars! Quirky. Wonderfully written. Funny. Touching. A sort of Odyssey-like fairy tale of the modern age. I liked it even better than Memoir From an Antproof Case. Which I loved. Helprin doesn't give you all the answers. He's quick and he expects you to keep up!”
kellybee wrote this review Thursday, April 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful. As another reviewer stated, there was basically a major laugh on every page or so. Also, how amazing is it that Prince Frederick (Prince Charles) is simultaneously the butt of most of the jokes in the book and the hero of the quest tale in the book. An amazing, wonderful read!”
booklover206 wrote this review Thursday, November 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A well written combination of travel writing, fairy tale, and love story. At first I was dubious, but the story kept on getting better and better until the surprise twist at the end.
Paul wrote this review Wednesday, November 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I highly recommend this anyone. You need not be a monarchist to read this (believe me, I'm not!).
This novel is a sleeper. Read it!”“I can handle British humor in small doses---this was WAY TOO large of a dose. It also could have been edited substantially.”
Nancy P wrote this review Friday, August 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had no idea the book was as hysterical as it turned out to be. Helprin makes the characters caricatures and yet endearing. The ridiculousness of the circumstances of both Freddy and Fredericka make you laugh out loud and feel happy as they manage to bungle through their 'quest'. The end was touching and sweet - if not as quirky as the rest of the story. It's fun to read - a little long at times but still entertaining. ”
Your fellow bookworm wrote this review Friday, August 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is another 4 1/2 stars. I skipped a few paragraphs, suggesting that Helprin was writing more loosely than I wanted him to, and sometimes the humor was so broad as to be painful, but overall this was a great book. I didn't mind the length at all. I appreciated being able to sink my teeth into a story that was sweet, funny and substantial all at once. Addresses some of the same issues as the movie The Queen, and the book An Uncommon Reader.”
Gretchen C wrote this review Monday, July 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
