The Ultimate Dreamer

[eirian]

Have finished it, and really enjoyed it. Please pass on my thanks to Stu. I'd thoroughly recommend it, and have shared on FB as well as doing a review for amazon (not that I'm any good at writing those things as I don't want to spoiler it)

And Fraggle, if Stu wants another proof reader, I'd be more than happy to offer my services (any excuse to get an early copy of any future book!)

[Bunnylump]

Blimey, since I bought it, it seems to have increased in cost by £2!!

[LAT]

You did well then. It's gone down a pound since I bought it!

[Bunnylump]

That's so weird!! It was just over £1 when I got it!! Must be Eirian's review.

[LAT]

Did you get the book or the kindlle version?

[Bunnylump]

Kindle.

I'm just laughing at "Koenig continued to stare at him, wishing he'd taken his mother's advice and become a wig salesman."

EDIT Just got to the Were Rabbit...I seem to remember a conversation about that on PB!!

[LAT]

Aah well, I decided that it was still cheaper to buy the book than the Kindle version. I'd have need to buy a Kindle too!

[Scurra]

Not necessarily, although reading an eBook on a computer (even a laptop - or even a tablet) isn't anything like as nice as on a Kindle or similar device. But you can download a Kindle reader program that lets you read the Kindle format on a PC. Alternatively, you can download it and use a converter program to change the format to something else that you can read more easily (although I believe that this is technically in breach of the Amazon Kindle T&Cs?)

[Bunnylump]

Well, I've started reading this now. My initial reaction was "urgh, fantasy...wizards and dragons" (because that is not the type of book I would normally choose.) However, now being half way through, I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying it SO FAR. It has a bit of everything - mystery, an escape, some interesting characters, but best of all a quirky writing style and some very amusing asides. I will reserve judgement completely until I've finished, but so far so good... I can't imagine how he's going to end this story though!!!

[eirian]

but, didn't you read the introduction? A story never ends...

[Bunnylump]

OK finished it now. To sum up: strange and bizarre, interesting writing style, but you do need lots of time to read it - it's very long!!

I have written Stu an enthusiastic review on Amazon. The only thing I did find rather strange was that normally, when I get to the end of a book on my kindle, it takes me to a "review this book" page. This time, I got an "unable to perform request" page instead.

I wonder if he'll ever write another one?

[Scurra]

Once you start doing that sort of thing, it's quite hard to stop. Especially as you tend to get better with practise.

[Bunnylump]

Oh, I don't know. I never actually finished mine... I had started to write a book of walks for families, which included a treasure hunt for children to go with each walk. It WAS a great idea, and lots of people said "hey, I'd buy that", however, I ran out of oomph about 20 years ago and never returned to it...

[Redfraggle]

Stu loves your reviews on the Amazon website - I think the book is so him - it's sharp and witty - just like himself

[Bunnylump]

Yes, I have to say I did find myself smiling when I was reading things like "He started to wish he'd followed his mother's advice and become a wig salesman instead."