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Dead Size
This is no fairy tale.
Gulliver Huggens has issues—
He watched his family perish in a tragic car accident as a child.
He doesn’t know how to win the heart of the girl at the coffee shop.
And he shares his home with a clan of mischievous tiny people.
Yet these all turn out to be the least of his troubles.
A secret race of Giants dwelling in the neighboring mountains wants Gulliver to exterminate all the Little People… or else. When folks in his hometown begin brutally dying, Gulliver must make a hard choice. But choices have consequences.
And consequences, he’ll learn, come in all terrible sizes.
DEAD SIZE is a comical psychological fantasy mystery thriller for fans of Christopher Moore, David Wong, and Terry Gilliam.
(Advisory: this book is intended for mature audiences.)
Gulliver Huggens has issues—
He watched his family perish in a tragic car accident as a child.
He doesn’t know how to win the heart of the girl at the coffee shop.
And he shares his home with a clan of mischievous tiny people.
Yet these all turn out to be the least of his troubles.
A secret race of Giants dwelling in the neighboring mountains wants Gulliver to exterminate all the Little People… or else. When folks in his hometown begin brutally dying, Gulliver must make a hard choice. But choices have consequences.
And consequences, he’ll learn, come in all terrible sizes.
DEAD SIZE is a comical psychological fantasy mystery thriller for fans of Christopher Moore, David Wong, and Terry Gilliam.
(Advisory: this book is intended for mature audiences.)
- GenresFantasy
310 pages, Paperback
First published January 3, 2013
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About the author
Sawney Hatton
10 books132 followersSawney Hatton is an author, editor, and screenwriter who has long loved taking trips to the dark side.
Weaned on a steady diet of paranormal horror and creature features, he quickly developed an appetite for all things macabre and monstrous. With early literary influences as tonally disparate as Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY, Evelyn Waugh’s THE LOVED ONE, and Marquis de Sade’s THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM, he enjoys fusing the sinister with the satirical, the abominable with the absurd.
Other incarnations of Sawney have produced marketing videos, attended all-night film fests, and played the banjo and sousaphone (not at the same time).
As of this writing he is still very much alive.
Weaned on a steady diet of paranormal horror and creature features, he quickly developed an appetite for all things macabre and monstrous. With early literary influences as tonally disparate as Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY, Evelyn Waugh’s THE LOVED ONE, and Marquis de Sade’s THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM, he enjoys fusing the sinister with the satirical, the abominable with the absurd.
Other incarnations of Sawney have produced marketing videos, attended all-night film fests, and played the banjo and sousaphone (not at the same time).
As of this writing he is still very much alive.
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May 6, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this adult-themed story with the flavor of a fairy tale that mixes horror, dark humor, family history and even a smattering of violence. These elements all work in concert, while none overpower or even feel gratuitous, they manage to incorporate the darkly humorous threads that tie this satire together. Originally my interest was piqued with references to Christopher Moore, and while I found a similar approach from the point of view in the darkly drawn humor, the style is not derivative but wholly complimentary.
There are stereotypes that are so dead on, yet feel so guilty that they provide an instant moment of “aha” to the reader, the twists so ridiculously simple and presented in such a manner as to be wholly obvious while maintaining the surprise as the thought continues. Yes, this is a book for adults, there is sex and violence presented with humor that is not appreciated or appropriate for younger readers: but those who cannot help but see the absurdity in life and its situations will appreciate the twist.
This is a funny, morbid, well-paced and crafted story that entertains and shocks in near equal proportions, leaving you to remember the joy in the reading.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
There are stereotypes that are so dead on, yet feel so guilty that they provide an instant moment of “aha” to the reader, the twists so ridiculously simple and presented in such a manner as to be wholly obvious while maintaining the surprise as the thought continues. Yes, this is a book for adults, there is sex and violence presented with humor that is not appreciated or appropriate for younger readers: but those who cannot help but see the absurdity in life and its situations will appreciate the twist.
This is a funny, morbid, well-paced and crafted story that entertains and shocks in near equal proportions, leaving you to remember the joy in the reading.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
May 31, 2013
Gulliver Huggens hasn’t had it easy. His family—parents and older brother Dale—were killed in a car crash when he was a child, and he’s a loner. The few people he encounters—his neighbor, his motorcycle dude employer, etc.—think he’s nice enough, if a little weird. Kooky but harmless.
Gulliver’s only companions are the Little People: a race of three-inch tall people with high-pitched voices who live in the walls of his house. In exchange for materials, food, and entertainment (they watch TV and play Scrabble with Gulliver), they cook and clean for him. They’re like little house fairies in Gulliver’s own private fairy tale. Like his famous namesake character, Gulliver finds himself friends with the Lilliputians.
Dead Size opens with Gulliver’s attempts to win the affections of Kat, an attractive, punk rocker-type barista. While things go all right at first, his confession that Little People live in his walls causes her to think him crazy and flee. But Gulliver’s not crazy—is he?
The question of what’s real becomes more convoluted when Gulliver encounters a giant, who claims to represent a race of peaceful colossuses living in the woods near Gulliver’s town. A Brobdingnagian, if you will. The giant tells Gulliver that the Little People carry a disease fatal to his people, and that Gulliver must exterminate them or face the consequences. While Gulliver is initially incredulous, the giant follows up his threat with a series of very real murders, leaving Gulliver torn between killing the only real friends he’s had since his brother’s death and letting the giant wreak havoc on the people around him.
Hatton writes in a distinctive narrative voice, telling the story from an omniscient third person perspective. Infused with dark humor and sarcastic commentary, it’s strangely addictive to read. Unlike the popular show-don’t-tell screenplay-like stories that have become fashionable these days, Dead Size makes the invisible narrator as much a character as Gulliver or Sheriff Boone, the head of local law enforcement who investigates the giant murders. In fact, the satirical lilt with which Hatton writes is reminiscent of a 21st century Jonathan Swift. I think the “telling” aspect of the story works quite well in this case, as it gives the reader the information needed in an entertaining way.
Each of the main characters, who are all quite memorable, is given a back story and perspective that brings them to life on the page. Their personalities seem to be intentionally exaggerated, which fits into the satirical style of the novel. While they may not be entirely realistic, their motivations are well-drawn, and they come across as believable.
The plot of Dead Size takes some twists and turns on its way to the ending, which was rather unexpected. Once the giants entered the picture, I couldn’t stop reading, since I had to know how it would all turn out. Even before that, though, the book was hard to put down. While it’s not a traditional page-turner, the author’s style is strangely addictive. I ended up starting this book one evening, staying up until far past I meant to, and then finishing it the next morning.
Gulliver’s only companions are the Little People: a race of three-inch tall people with high-pitched voices who live in the walls of his house. In exchange for materials, food, and entertainment (they watch TV and play Scrabble with Gulliver), they cook and clean for him. They’re like little house fairies in Gulliver’s own private fairy tale. Like his famous namesake character, Gulliver finds himself friends with the Lilliputians.
Dead Size opens with Gulliver’s attempts to win the affections of Kat, an attractive, punk rocker-type barista. While things go all right at first, his confession that Little People live in his walls causes her to think him crazy and flee. But Gulliver’s not crazy—is he?
The question of what’s real becomes more convoluted when Gulliver encounters a giant, who claims to represent a race of peaceful colossuses living in the woods near Gulliver’s town. A Brobdingnagian, if you will. The giant tells Gulliver that the Little People carry a disease fatal to his people, and that Gulliver must exterminate them or face the consequences. While Gulliver is initially incredulous, the giant follows up his threat with a series of very real murders, leaving Gulliver torn between killing the only real friends he’s had since his brother’s death and letting the giant wreak havoc on the people around him.
Hatton writes in a distinctive narrative voice, telling the story from an omniscient third person perspective. Infused with dark humor and sarcastic commentary, it’s strangely addictive to read. Unlike the popular show-don’t-tell screenplay-like stories that have become fashionable these days, Dead Size makes the invisible narrator as much a character as Gulliver or Sheriff Boone, the head of local law enforcement who investigates the giant murders. In fact, the satirical lilt with which Hatton writes is reminiscent of a 21st century Jonathan Swift. I think the “telling” aspect of the story works quite well in this case, as it gives the reader the information needed in an entertaining way.
Each of the main characters, who are all quite memorable, is given a back story and perspective that brings them to life on the page. Their personalities seem to be intentionally exaggerated, which fits into the satirical style of the novel. While they may not be entirely realistic, their motivations are well-drawn, and they come across as believable.
The plot of Dead Size takes some twists and turns on its way to the ending, which was rather unexpected. Once the giants entered the picture, I couldn’t stop reading, since I had to know how it would all turn out. Even before that, though, the book was hard to put down. While it’s not a traditional page-turner, the author’s style is strangely addictive. I ended up starting this book one evening, staying up until far past I meant to, and then finishing it the next morning.
January 24, 2013
Enjoyed this book so much it's hard to believe it's from a first-time author.
First, it goes without saying (I hope) that this is an adult novel with adult themes. That's to say, there's sex and violence. I didn't find it gratuitous. In fact, I found some of the - ahem - mature situations to be rather creative. One dream sequence in particular stands out as rather memorable, but I try to keep reviews spoiler-free so I will not mention it.
The violence is similarly creative, with characters dying in a rather unique way that is satisfactorily explained later on.
More importantly, Hatton managed to create some memorable characters - I knew he had me when one died and I actually felt bad about it. I cared - not something that happens in every book I read. Then, when another character was revealed to be something other than what we thought him to be, I was not just shocked but felt the author had toyed with me and my feelings for these characters - and I mean that in a good way.
The only problem I have with this book is trying to describe it to others. It's not quite a horror novel, although it certainly has some horror in it. It's not quite a comedy, despite a darkly comedic take on small-town life. And it's not really a family novel, despite the richly created family history, complete with some dark secrets.
It's a little of everything... and the sum of the whole is greater than the parts, because it becomes something more than all of these things.
I recommend this book but with a caveat: As I said up front, there's sex and violence. And some pretty twisted situations. But if you think you can handle that, I think you'll enjoy "Dead Size."
First, it goes without saying (I hope) that this is an adult novel with adult themes. That's to say, there's sex and violence. I didn't find it gratuitous. In fact, I found some of the - ahem - mature situations to be rather creative. One dream sequence in particular stands out as rather memorable, but I try to keep reviews spoiler-free so I will not mention it.
The violence is similarly creative, with characters dying in a rather unique way that is satisfactorily explained later on.
More importantly, Hatton managed to create some memorable characters - I knew he had me when one died and I actually felt bad about it. I cared - not something that happens in every book I read. Then, when another character was revealed to be something other than what we thought him to be, I was not just shocked but felt the author had toyed with me and my feelings for these characters - and I mean that in a good way.
The only problem I have with this book is trying to describe it to others. It's not quite a horror novel, although it certainly has some horror in it. It's not quite a comedy, despite a darkly comedic take on small-town life. And it's not really a family novel, despite the richly created family history, complete with some dark secrets.
It's a little of everything... and the sum of the whole is greater than the parts, because it becomes something more than all of these things.
I recommend this book but with a caveat: As I said up front, there's sex and violence. And some pretty twisted situations. But if you think you can handle that, I think you'll enjoy "Dead Size."
May 4, 2013
I enjoyed this book immensely. It was a grand romp of emotion, intrigue and desire. The emotional pain of various characters was poignant. The blue collar Tolstoyian vocabulary keep me going with intelligent humor. The scenes of playful erotica were very authentic to the lives of many regular folks. I could have used a more complete ending with some closure for our main character and his beloved, but maybe that will be the next book.
June 9, 2013
A clever remix of Gulliver's Travels. There are leprechaunish things and head-crushing giants, plus a woman who gives Gulliver "a kiss so electrifying it might've been visible from space." This is funny and pretty awesome. You have to turn your crazy filter off and let the crazy in. (P.S. This goes on the "not-actually-about-eunuchs" shelf because it was just a dream.)
September 27, 2013
I love the way that this brings up the memory of "Gulliver's Travels" without being a mere retelling. There's enough connection to the elements of the Swift novel to let me remember and reconsider and old friend, but it doesn't exploit that old friend. It's story is all it's own, and it's a good one. I loved the imagination and I loved the consistently good yet hapless feel of the main character. It's a fun one. Definitely as good as Hatton's short work.
April 13, 2013
WOW!! A really great read! Funny, sad, exciting, gory, unpredictable, with a little bit of the unbelievable thrown in for good measure. You can't help but love Gulliver and cheer for him the whole way! I'll be watching for the future works of Sawney Hatton.
April 15, 2013
S spectacular. Would highly recommend to everyone.
March 23, 2013
I'm so happy this book is over. I feel as if I owe it to every author to finish their book. Sometimes I regret feeling that way. I wanted to give up so many times, but I stuck it out. In no way did this book redeem itself. From start to finish I felt like it was one big way of saying "look at me, I can use a thesaurus". The words weren't used incorrectly, just unnecessarily. Don't get me wrong, I have no issues with someone having a vocabulary, or using that vocabulary. In fact, in this day and age, it's quite rare. What I do have a problem with is overusing it. Just because you can use seldom used, bigger words to say "He went around the back of the cabin to check there" doesn't mean you should. Sometimes simplicity is the key to good story telling. The story, only mildly intriguing to begin with, quickly lost any cache it had by flexing its vocabularic (I made that word up) muscle.
Every single character the story followed, other than the sheriff, was obsessed with sex. I know sex crosses most people's minds every few seconds or whatever that ridiculous statistic is, but no one wants to read about people thinking about sex. Having sex maybe, but not thinking about it. Almost every character is unrelatable and and stereotypical to the point of being uninteresting. I know there are a limited amount of archetypes in the literary world, but awkward loner, goth chick, and horny biker should never be the dominant ones in a story.
The only reason I didn't give this one star is because there was a pretty decent twist near the end, which I won't reveal for those of you who will still read the book despite my words. I was fairly shocked, but only slightly so as I had given up caring about the characters long before it hit. Also, the end didn't really make a lot of sense. I feel like I understood it just fine, but I also feel like it changed tack so quickly that it kind of left me confused as to whether what I think happened actually happened. And I don't mean that in a good way.
All that being said, I won't tell you not to read this book. This is one person's opinion, and to each his own. You could read it and think it was hilarious and entertaining. I'm not the boss of you. I'm just some dude. Enjoy!
Every single character the story followed, other than the sheriff, was obsessed with sex. I know sex crosses most people's minds every few seconds or whatever that ridiculous statistic is, but no one wants to read about people thinking about sex. Having sex maybe, but not thinking about it. Almost every character is unrelatable and and stereotypical to the point of being uninteresting. I know there are a limited amount of archetypes in the literary world, but awkward loner, goth chick, and horny biker should never be the dominant ones in a story.
The only reason I didn't give this one star is because there was a pretty decent twist near the end, which I won't reveal for those of you who will still read the book despite my words. I was fairly shocked, but only slightly so as I had given up caring about the characters long before it hit. Also, the end didn't really make a lot of sense. I feel like I understood it just fine, but I also feel like it changed tack so quickly that it kind of left me confused as to whether what I think happened actually happened. And I don't mean that in a good way.
All that being said, I won't tell you not to read this book. This is one person's opinion, and to each his own. You could read it and think it was hilarious and entertaining. I'm not the boss of you. I'm just some dude. Enjoy!
November 30, 2021
So.. Dead Size..
People's heads are exploding. Across town there are reports of corpses who are missing material above the neck, the heads having been effectively turned to a fine mist with bone fragment accents. The police are investigating and turning up interesting an inexplicable results. With all the gore, who could consider dating?
Gulliver Huggins could.
Gulliver, the semi-neurotic local fix-it man is giddily mooning over local barista, Kat. His bland and reserved public appearance is in direct opposition of Kat's long legs, black silky hair, varied tattoos, and a fiery personality.
Even if he could land Kat, Gulliver cannot take her home. His house is a mess, cluttered and filled with belongings of his dead parents and brother. There are also the micronians, the inches tall race of creatures who speak to him with small text and scrabble boards. His house is their house and they are very protective of it.
Then there would be the increasing threats from the giants, who are susceptible to a deadly virus only carried by the Micronians.
There is a healthy Gulliver's Travels throwback throughout this novel, but don't expect a cookie cutter plot from author Sawney Hatton. The ties to GT are typically cursory, leaving the main story very fresh.
I have no clue what the title means. Dead Size? If you have read this, perhaps you can explain it to me.. It is an awesome title, but unless I missed something (always possible), it seems more like it was a convenience title than actually tied to the story. The cover art is stellar.
Favorite character? Sheriff Boone- no matter how much I wanted to like Gulliver, Kat, or any other face presented.. Boone was solid and bad ass for an old man.
People's heads are exploding. Across town there are reports of corpses who are missing material above the neck, the heads having been effectively turned to a fine mist with bone fragment accents. The police are investigating and turning up interesting an inexplicable results. With all the gore, who could consider dating?
Gulliver Huggins could.
Gulliver, the semi-neurotic local fix-it man is giddily mooning over local barista, Kat. His bland and reserved public appearance is in direct opposition of Kat's long legs, black silky hair, varied tattoos, and a fiery personality.
Even if he could land Kat, Gulliver cannot take her home. His house is a mess, cluttered and filled with belongings of his dead parents and brother. There are also the micronians, the inches tall race of creatures who speak to him with small text and scrabble boards. His house is their house and they are very protective of it.
Then there would be the increasing threats from the giants, who are susceptible to a deadly virus only carried by the Micronians.
There is a healthy Gulliver's Travels throwback throughout this novel, but don't expect a cookie cutter plot from author Sawney Hatton. The ties to GT are typically cursory, leaving the main story very fresh.
I have no clue what the title means. Dead Size? If you have read this, perhaps you can explain it to me.. It is an awesome title, but unless I missed something (always possible), it seems more like it was a convenience title than actually tied to the story. The cover art is stellar.
Favorite character? Sheriff Boone- no matter how much I wanted to like Gulliver, Kat, or any other face presented.. Boone was solid and bad ass for an old man.
July 7, 2013
I have never been so disappointed in a story. When I read the synopsis I'm not even sure what caught my eye. Reader beware of Amazon advertisements. This review includes spoilers since I am not recommending you read the book.
The story is a modernized twist of Gulliver's Travels. Dead Size centers on the misfortunes of Gulliver, a lonely introvert who shares his house with the Micronians (little people). The giants task Gulliver with the Micronian genocide. Reluctant at first he is forced to take action when the giants begin murdering people close to him. I kept waiting for something, anything, good to happen to this poor guy. Sadly, the story moves from one tragedy to the next. Gulliver's misfortunes range from the loss of his family to the destruction of his house. When Gulliver finally catches a break and rescues the girl of his dreams, she is attacked and almost raped; and yet you never experience any emotion from him. The story concludes with either a psychotic break or his death at the hands of the giants. If this is meant to be perceived as ironic, I will admit the irony is lost on me.
Other than the plot being totally negative without any wisdom or moral insight, the narrative is hard to follow. The author often times uses obscure adjectives, archaic language, and irrelevant metaphors. One could imagine Hutton sitting at a computer dropping words into a thesaurus and supplanting them into the novel. It took the momentum out of the plot every time I came across one of these words or phrases. Overall not a great read.
The story is a modernized twist of Gulliver's Travels. Dead Size centers on the misfortunes of Gulliver, a lonely introvert who shares his house with the Micronians (little people). The giants task Gulliver with the Micronian genocide. Reluctant at first he is forced to take action when the giants begin murdering people close to him. I kept waiting for something, anything, good to happen to this poor guy. Sadly, the story moves from one tragedy to the next. Gulliver's misfortunes range from the loss of his family to the destruction of his house. When Gulliver finally catches a break and rescues the girl of his dreams, she is attacked and almost raped; and yet you never experience any emotion from him. The story concludes with either a psychotic break or his death at the hands of the giants. If this is meant to be perceived as ironic, I will admit the irony is lost on me.
Other than the plot being totally negative without any wisdom or moral insight, the narrative is hard to follow. The author often times uses obscure adjectives, archaic language, and irrelevant metaphors. One could imagine Hutton sitting at a computer dropping words into a thesaurus and supplanting them into the novel. It took the momentum out of the plot every time I came across one of these words or phrases. Overall not a great read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2015
This book was a joy to read. Hairy Lilliputians. Giants. Tinkerers. Conspiracy. Blackmail. Grisly murder. The author creates a cast of likable (yet inextricably flawed) characters for the reader to watch in awe. The book's mystery keeps you on your toes and engaged through the end. Hatton's narrative is clear and well written, with all of the hallmarks of a practiced craftsman. While this seems to be the author's first novel I'm looking forward to more.
February 15, 2014
Sawney did a great job writing this. Not, of course, nearly as great a job as I did offering him feedback on one or two of the chapters. I mean "great stuff" ~ how can you go wrong with feedback like that?
Seriously though, "Dead Size" is a very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more from the esteemed Mr. Hatton.
Seriously though, "Dead Size" is a very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more from the esteemed Mr. Hatton.
August 2, 2020
Not sure what I was expecting when I started reading this, went through the book not quite sure what I was reading and ended with a sense of "Huh. Okay. I think I get it." Certainly don't want to spoil it for anyone but definitely worth checking out!
July 14, 2020
A unique story with a deeply seeded, unique intriguing plot. Even the title had a little mystery to it. Plus; a surprise ending! That part shocked me a little bit.
In Part 1 of DEAD SIZE, by Sawney Hatton, Gulliver Huggins, whose character reminded me a lot of another character and his travels, woke up again, but was tied down and lying on his lawn. The puzzlement was, who tied him down, and why? But he managed to get himself loose, yelled good morning to his neighbor and boss and went into his house.
Farther into the story things began to happen and the puzzlement of the mystery went deeper into the plot. Gulliver began to hear voices in his house. Thinking it was his imagination, he let it slide for now. Then people started turning up murdered. The mystery is to how it was done and by whom or what? The author's skills showed through very well in that part. Then Gulliver met Kat, a girl who stole his heart. And just as suddenly, because of everything happening around them, he lost her. Can he get her back again?
In part 2 the plot begins to thicken. Will things get better for Gulliver? Or will they only get worse? How will he cope as each situation seems to smack him right in the face? And, he is all alone in trying to solve his dilemma. Who or what is behind this puzzling mystery? and how will Gulliver escape?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
In Part 1 of DEAD SIZE, by Sawney Hatton, Gulliver Huggins, whose character reminded me a lot of another character and his travels, woke up again, but was tied down and lying on his lawn. The puzzlement was, who tied him down, and why? But he managed to get himself loose, yelled good morning to his neighbor and boss and went into his house.
Farther into the story things began to happen and the puzzlement of the mystery went deeper into the plot. Gulliver began to hear voices in his house. Thinking it was his imagination, he let it slide for now. Then people started turning up murdered. The mystery is to how it was done and by whom or what? The author's skills showed through very well in that part. Then Gulliver met Kat, a girl who stole his heart. And just as suddenly, because of everything happening around them, he lost her. Can he get her back again?
In part 2 the plot begins to thicken. Will things get better for Gulliver? Or will they only get worse? How will he cope as each situation seems to smack him right in the face? And, he is all alone in trying to solve his dilemma. Who or what is behind this puzzling mystery? and how will Gulliver escape?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 21, 2013
***I received a free copy in exchange for a book review***
I enjoyed this 20 chapter book with 4 parts. Gulliver lost his family when they died in a car crash. He was thrown out the vehicle, and as a young kid had to watch them burn in flames. Of course, that will mess with a person, sane or insane. As an adult, little people lived with him. It was funny when he brought his crush over because the little people ruined his night.
My favorite lines: 1) One might say destiny brought them together. If you believe in that shit. 2) Their date had been like a three-hour movie with the most fantastic build up to the lousiest ending ever. 3) He wasn’t afraid of death. Only the causes of it. Some causes more so than others. 4) The night was quiet as a morgue. 5) As for the Grim Reaper–who still came clomping up to the bed while Gulliver trembled under his covers–that bastard would never let him go either.
Eventually, the Giants threatened Gulliver; they wanted the little people killed because they could spread viruses. I loved the twist at the end of who controlled the Giants and who was the criminal the police tried to capture.
Poor Gulliver. He was a nice guy, but he definitely didn’t get the girl LOL. As a reader, I couldn’t help but root for him. I loved when he visited the coffee shop to get a glimpse of Kat (his crush).
I RECOMMEND this book to read.
I enjoyed this 20 chapter book with 4 parts. Gulliver lost his family when they died in a car crash. He was thrown out the vehicle, and as a young kid had to watch them burn in flames. Of course, that will mess with a person, sane or insane. As an adult, little people lived with him. It was funny when he brought his crush over because the little people ruined his night.
My favorite lines: 1) One might say destiny brought them together. If you believe in that shit. 2) Their date had been like a three-hour movie with the most fantastic build up to the lousiest ending ever. 3) He wasn’t afraid of death. Only the causes of it. Some causes more so than others. 4) The night was quiet as a morgue. 5) As for the Grim Reaper–who still came clomping up to the bed while Gulliver trembled under his covers–that bastard would never let him go either.
Eventually, the Giants threatened Gulliver; they wanted the little people killed because they could spread viruses. I loved the twist at the end of who controlled the Giants and who was the criminal the police tried to capture.
Poor Gulliver. He was a nice guy, but he definitely didn’t get the girl LOL. As a reader, I couldn’t help but root for him. I loved when he visited the coffee shop to get a glimpse of Kat (his crush).
I RECOMMEND this book to read.
March 22, 2016
First off, let me say that I am a huge Christopher Moore fan. My intention was to read both his new novel and Sawney’s simultaneously. Once I started this novel, however, I couldn’t put it down. I mean it. I slept with it, showered with it, read it in heavy traffic. I think I may have hit someone on a bicycle. May have.
The main character in the story, Gulliver, is a lovable, bumbling fool, a bit of a loser I may say who you can’t help but root for. It’s not that often I fall that in love with a character. Gulliver’s house is infested with little people who continually play tricks on him. He loves them, yet he’s annoyed by them. He gets caught in a rift between the giants in the hills and the little people that live with him. There’s also a love story in there. I don’t want to give too much away.
I love Mr. Hatton’s prose. He’s funny, he’s quirky, and his command of the English language sparked a tiny bit of jealousy in me. But we won’t speak of that.
READ THIS BOOK! I put down a Christopher Moore book, people. I never do that.
The main character in the story, Gulliver, is a lovable, bumbling fool, a bit of a loser I may say who you can’t help but root for. It’s not that often I fall that in love with a character. Gulliver’s house is infested with little people who continually play tricks on him. He loves them, yet he’s annoyed by them. He gets caught in a rift between the giants in the hills and the little people that live with him. There’s also a love story in there. I don’t want to give too much away.
I love Mr. Hatton’s prose. He’s funny, he’s quirky, and his command of the English language sparked a tiny bit of jealousy in me. But we won’t speak of that.
READ THIS BOOK! I put down a Christopher Moore book, people. I never do that.
October 15, 2013
I picked up this book because of the synopsis. I was intrigued about Gulliver dealing with tiny people and giants along with the plot to exterminate the tiny people.
Although the main plot was sorta fun to read, the ending left me…unfulfilled. There was no closure with the tiny people, that one giant, the rapist, or Kat. I really was hoping to see Gulliver get the girl, but that never happen—nothing happened! She was left at the hospital and then he—died? Or something?
Then there was the narrative. I had to reread so many paragraphs because I simply didn’t know what the hell the narrator was trying to say. Excessive commas. Excessive thesaurus usage. Jumping between a characters past then back to the plot. It was aggravating! The story simply didn’t flow.
I wasn’t bothered by the violence or the sex. The story was simply unfulfilling and I felt like I wasted my time with this story.
Although the main plot was sorta fun to read, the ending left me…unfulfilled. There was no closure with the tiny people, that one giant, the rapist, or Kat. I really was hoping to see Gulliver get the girl, but that never happen—nothing happened! She was left at the hospital and then he—died? Or something?
Then there was the narrative. I had to reread so many paragraphs because I simply didn’t know what the hell the narrator was trying to say. Excessive commas. Excessive thesaurus usage. Jumping between a characters past then back to the plot. It was aggravating! The story simply didn’t flow.
I wasn’t bothered by the violence or the sex. The story was simply unfulfilling and I felt like I wasted my time with this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 26, 2013
My Review: I really liked parts of this book. I found the idea of the main characters house being infested with little people and the Giants being against them and wanting him to exterminate them kind of cool. More should have been done with that and less with the other people in this book. Most of them had no redeeming qualities especially his boss. It did have some interesting twists in the plot that could have carried it much further than the authors need to interject sex into everything. It just was not needed in this book. The ending was disappointing and left a lot of things unsettled. I give this book 3 stars.
May 23, 2016
This was a 4-star book right up to the very last page, where it abruptly ended without much explanation, and in a very unsatisfying manner.
Was really enjoying it up to that point.
Funny and odd story.
I don't really agree with other reviewers comparing to Christopher Moore. Hatton's writing was pretty funny in places, but much drier humor than Moore's.
Was really enjoying it up to that point.
Funny and odd story.
I don't really agree with other reviewers comparing to Christopher Moore. Hatton's writing was pretty funny in places, but much drier humor than Moore's.
May 2, 2013
Weird but good
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