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The Adventures of Guy
Every once in a while, a book comes along that WOWS you...keeps you thumbing through the pages, causes emotions to pour from your soul...leaking stuff, like inspiration, tears of joy or sadness. It even makes the Oprah book list. Well, this ain't that kind of book. The Adventures of Guy is a book of fun, of truths so ridiculous that you just have to sit down and drink a milk shake and ponder the fallacies of human nature and satire and why some day there will be more attorneys in the world than non-attorneys...and what a world like that will be like...and you feel sorry for your grandchildren, because, thank God, you'll be buried by then...and the attorneys will still be fighting over your estate. Join Guy and his roommates Thurman and Knob, plus a comely Amazon (whose breasts, like the Big Gulp, are too big for the cup holder) on their Quest to get his little brother's brain back from sinister forces who actually believe a teenager's brain is worth something more than just playing Playstation. A Quest where they run into monsters too horrible to mention here...but we'll give you a hint...think "plumber's butt."
264 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2006
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About the author
Norm Cowie
27 books49 followersNorm Cowie is an award winning columnist, founder of the Humor Writers of America and writes adult and young adult fantasy humor. Here's what other people say about his books:
"I loved this book, fangs and all." ~ Best selling author James Rollins
“… fantastically funny.” ~ BookLoons
"This book sucks ... in a most delightful way. Don't miss this gem.." ~ Shane Gericke, national bestselling author
"... an amusing teen vampire tale..." ~ Five-starred review ~ Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 book reviewer
"...genuinely funny...” ~ Taliesin - The Vampire's Lair
on The Adventures of Guy and its sequel The Next Adventures of Guy
“… humorous fantasy at its best…” ~ Armchair Interviews (Amazon Top reviewer)
“…LOL funny” ~ Beverly at Publisher's Weekly
“No topic is safe from Cowie’s incredible wit and entertaining turn-of-phrase.” ~ Pop Syndicate (named one of Pop Syndicate's Top Ten Books of 2007)
"...hilarious mishaps...." ~ Joliet Herald News
“Hilarious, witty and oozing with snappy sarcasm…” ~3Rs Bits, Bites & Books
“Don't bother picking up this one if you've no sense of humor" ~
Amanda Richards, Amazon Top Reviewer
"Everything in the book is so true, you can't help but laugh in agreement." ~ Roundtable Reviews
The Next Adventures of Guy, winner "Best Sci-Fi Fantasy" in Preditors and Editors readers choice award
Visit Norm
www.normcowie.com
"I loved this book, fangs and all." ~ Best selling author James Rollins
“… fantastically funny.” ~ BookLoons
"This book sucks ... in a most delightful way. Don't miss this gem.." ~ Shane Gericke, national bestselling author
"... an amusing teen vampire tale..." ~ Five-starred review ~ Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 book reviewer
"...genuinely funny...” ~ Taliesin - The Vampire's Lair
on The Adventures of Guy and its sequel The Next Adventures of Guy
“… humorous fantasy at its best…” ~ Armchair Interviews (Amazon Top reviewer)
“…LOL funny” ~ Beverly at Publisher's Weekly
“No topic is safe from Cowie’s incredible wit and entertaining turn-of-phrase.” ~ Pop Syndicate (named one of Pop Syndicate's Top Ten Books of 2007)
"...hilarious mishaps...." ~ Joliet Herald News
“Hilarious, witty and oozing with snappy sarcasm…” ~3Rs Bits, Bites & Books
“Don't bother picking up this one if you've no sense of humor" ~
Amanda Richards, Amazon Top Reviewer
"Everything in the book is so true, you can't help but laugh in agreement." ~ Roundtable Reviews
The Next Adventures of Guy, winner "Best Sci-Fi Fantasy" in Preditors and Editors readers choice award
Visit Norm
www.normcowie.com
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December 18, 2008
Why is it that Norm Cowie can write about boobs, poop and butt cracks and come off kind of cute, but when I do it, people tell me that I made them vomit (in a good way, of course)? It’s just not fair. Maybe it’s because Norm has a knack for wordplay. Maybe it’s because I lack the ability to determine or care about when something is in bad taste. Who cares? This review shouldn’t be about me and my scatological humor. It should be about Norm Cowie and the crazy adventure he sends his characters on to retrieve the brain of the protagonist’s little brother. Cowie’s unique sense of humor and quirky observations make for a thoroughly entertaining read. I will definitely be picking up More Adventures of Guy in the near future. The adventures of Guy is a creative, strange, humorous adventure worth checking out. Fans of Douglas Adams and Dave Barry will enjoy Norm Cowie’s work.
Lance Carbuncle, author of Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed
Lance Carbuncle, author of Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed
April 7, 2009
I was sent a copy of this novel by the author, who has a page here on Goodreads (you should check him out).
The Adventures of Guy is a shot gun novel. What do I mean when I say "shot gun"? Well, I mean that it starts off with a bang, and flys by at breakneck speed, never losing its momentum.
Poor Guy and his roommates are harrassed morning, noon, and night by telemarketers. They refuse to answer the phone. The ringing has become just another noise in the background. Until.... one fateful day....it just stops ringing.
Pack your bags, cause you are taking the trip of a lifetime! Flies galore, mysterious WHOMPing,telemarketers, laywers, oh my!
A warrior chick, an elf, a sorcerer, and an invisible ghost dog join Guy in his quest to return his zombie brothers missing brain.
Just a word to the wise. Make sure you are sober when you read this one!
The Adventures of Guy is a shot gun novel. What do I mean when I say "shot gun"? Well, I mean that it starts off with a bang, and flys by at breakneck speed, never losing its momentum.
Poor Guy and his roommates are harrassed morning, noon, and night by telemarketers. They refuse to answer the phone. The ringing has become just another noise in the background. Until.... one fateful day....it just stops ringing.
Pack your bags, cause you are taking the trip of a lifetime! Flies galore, mysterious WHOMPing,telemarketers, laywers, oh my!
A warrior chick, an elf, a sorcerer, and an invisible ghost dog join Guy in his quest to return his zombie brothers missing brain.
Just a word to the wise. Make sure you are sober when you read this one!
April 6, 2010
Umm... He has a great imagination. :-)
February 15, 2021
Fails to be Funny
This book tries very, very hard to be funny, but never manages it. The author went for humor that relied on stupidity and ridiculousness, but mostly went too stupid or not stupid enough. It's a fine line, and the author didn't pick it up. He tried for a stoner/sex/nerd buddy comedy styling, but only got the worst aspects of all three styles.
Most of the humor is highly derivitive. You'll feel like you saw basically the same jokes done better elsewhere. You have. Despite sticking doggedly to old and tired joke topics, the author still manages to fumble the humor. Its like he is trying to beat a dead horse, but misses with every swing.
Instead of funny, the book is mind-numbing and grating. I had to force myself through it. I definitely don't recommend it to anyone that values their own time. Despite that, there are a few scenes and lines that are slightly humorous. If this book really sounds like your cup of tea, maybe you will enjoy it. But there has to be something in this vein that is more entertaining, because it is a pretty common style, and you would be better served spending your time trying to find that instead.
This book tries very, very hard to be funny, but never manages it. The author went for humor that relied on stupidity and ridiculousness, but mostly went too stupid or not stupid enough. It's a fine line, and the author didn't pick it up. He tried for a stoner/sex/nerd buddy comedy styling, but only got the worst aspects of all three styles.
Most of the humor is highly derivitive. You'll feel like you saw basically the same jokes done better elsewhere. You have. Despite sticking doggedly to old and tired joke topics, the author still manages to fumble the humor. Its like he is trying to beat a dead horse, but misses with every swing.
Instead of funny, the book is mind-numbing and grating. I had to force myself through it. I definitely don't recommend it to anyone that values their own time. Despite that, there are a few scenes and lines that are slightly humorous. If this book really sounds like your cup of tea, maybe you will enjoy it. But there has to be something in this vein that is more entertaining, because it is a pretty common style, and you would be better served spending your time trying to find that instead.
April 7, 2015
A fun little read about an adventure with an elf, a wizard, a double uterus PMS warrior, a ghost dog, and an unbeliever. A quest against such evils as lawyers, tobacco companies, and telemarketers, all to get back a stolen brain.
There were a couple of obvious editting errors in the book, and the writing was often simple and only occationally clever. Character and plot development were both a bit weak, but the story itself was entertaining enough where I will probably read the sequel.
There were a couple of obvious editting errors in the book, and the writing was often simple and only occationally clever. Character and plot development were both a bit weak, but the story itself was entertaining enough where I will probably read the sequel.
February 8, 2013
I accidentaly clicked on the wrong button and bought this book while I was looking for Hitchhiker's Guide. I should have given it back and demanded my money back immediately. Not funny. Not interesting. Not creative. Whiny. Pathetic. Uninspiring. Total waste of my time. I kept reading it waiting for it to get better, but it never did.
February 27, 2010
Probably 2.5 stars. Zany book about a small group of teenagers who go on a quest, and do battle with the most loathsome of characters: lawyers and telemarketers. Hilarious in parts, falls short in others. Definitely a better read for the testosterone crowd.
April 8, 2012
This book is silly and fun, kind of an Alice in Wonderland kind of nonsense, although cruder and more, well, juvenile to appeal to older (and therefore more immature) audiences.
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