Theodore Ficklestein

The protagonist wants to be a comic. He doesn’t want to be the subject of a novel. He desires no beginning, middle or end though he realizes stories must have them. And he invites readers to spend a day in the sarcastic world of his inner monologue throughout one day.

I enjoyed the city section of this story best—the time after school, when the protagonist tries to explore the real comedy scene. Perhaps it was because I’ve not been there, and the descriptions, sarcastically funny, drew me in. The school and home world felt like school and home. The sarcasm felt comfortably familiar rather than cruel. But the day felt long.

A Day In The Life is not long, but it’s a slow read, begging readers (too hard sometimes) to enjoy every joke, and pushing skim readers to the fringe. The protagonist would not like a reader to skim.

Aimed at young adults who are tired of endless dystopian female fantasies, I can’t be sure, but I’d guess A Day In The Life would hits its mark.

Disclosure: I was given an ecopy and I offer my honest review.… (mais)

There’s a “back cover poem” on this book. It sets the tone perfectly for a collection of free-verse musings which blend innocent humor (see page 67s redirection), thought-provoking contemplation (“One Rule” for example), nicely disguised hints of wisdom (“A Tale To Tell”), and plenty of self-deprecating writers’ tales (which prove, from this reader-writer’s point of view, seriously more than the eponymous “Merely Clever”).

Writerly readers will recognize the joys and pitfalls of trying to be published, read, appreciated, or simply recognized. Poetry readers might long for the occasional poetic rule. But other will surely appreciate the author’s light touch, musical memories, fun illustrations (occasionally offered with pictures instead of words), and pleasantly humorous voice.

This Book Needs A Title is a fun collection in the vein of Silverstein with a uniquely wannabe-published undertone that this reader, for one, can surely relate to. It’s got some typos; it’s not perfect; but it’s a really enjoyable read.

Disclosure: I was given a copy and I offer my honest review.… (mais)

THIS BOOK NEEDS A TITLE by Theodore Ficklestein is an interesting book of poetry. Rather you enjoy poetry or not, you will enjoy "This Book Needs a Title". It is refreshing,whimsical,with cute pictures, hieroglyphics,and so much more. You will never look at stick pictures and such again. Some are humorous, some a bit weird, but all will have you thinking....did I just read that? A quick, cute read which I enjoyed. Received for an honest review from the author.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: NONE
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More… (mais)