Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour.Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour John Blumenthal St. Martin's St. Martin's or St. Martins may refer to:
New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10010 ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0312323689, $12.95, 309 pp After reading the highly acclaimed "What's Wrong with Dorfman," I wondered if John Blumenthal could live up to my expectations. He succeeded. Much like I fell for Dorfman in his earlier works, Plato G. Fussell is just as lovable and neurotic. Plato has a few minor problems. When he's around beautiful women his language takes on a life of its own Memory Burn A Life Of Its Own was released by Noise Kontrol in 2002. Memory Burn is made up of several high profile musicians who came together to create this special work. . Spoonerisms, where the first letter of words are mixed, such as, "I'm not a mar, cadam," for "I'm not a car, madam." Worse, Plato tends to spew a few words backwards, calling his dachshund dachshund (dăks`h  nd, –ənd, dăsh`–), breed of small, short-legged hound developed in Germany over hundreds of years. It stands from 5 to 9 in. "Allebasi" instead of "Isabella." In addition to the spoonerism spoonerism Reversal of the initial letters or syllables of two or more words, such as “I have a half-warmed fish in my mind” (for “half-formed wish”) and “a blushing crow” (“a crushing blow”). and reversed words, (Plato doesn't care for words like Bob, noon, etc.) enough puns were peppered throughout the book to keep this reader entertained enough that a plot wasn't necessary. Obviously, Mr. Blumenthal felt playing with words wasn't enough for this book. It's loaded with surprise twists and turns. It's not uncommon for me to see an event in a story long before the author reveals it to the reader. Not so with the adventures of Plato G. Fussell. From the shocking discovery of Plato's new love interest identity, to the story of his ex-wife and concluding with the hidden family secrets, this was a touching, yet laugh out loud story. Readers who enjoyed "What's Wrong with Dorfman" won't be disappointed. Nor will anyone who enjoys a good romp with a quirky cast of characters who first make you smile and then laugh. Additional details about the author and his other works can be found at http://www.johnblumenthal.com Jody Pryor, Reviewer http://www.jodypryor.com |
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