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The Lord of Twink's Bottom
Twink's Bottom - Just a typical English village...
Tracy Richards has no idea what to expect when he takes the job of caretaker at the mysterious village of Twink's Bottom. The locals are happy to tell him about the part he will have to play in the annual erotic topiary event, but when it comes to the reclusive lord living in the dilapidated manor house on the hill, they are far more reluctant to talk.
Lord Reeves lives an isolated life, only venturing from the grounds of Twink's Bottom Manor to walk his beloved dog, Reggie. But Lord Reeves has a vision—a beautiful, majestic topiary phallus soaring towards the sky from the top of Twink's Bottom Hill. He believes its creation will lay old ghosts to rest, and bring him the peace that has alluded him for so many years.
Could Tracy be the man to bring Lord Reeves' phallus to life, and by working together will they finally reclaim Rory's rightful place as The Lord of Twink's Bottom?
Tracy Richards has no idea what to expect when he takes the job of caretaker at the mysterious village of Twink's Bottom. The locals are happy to tell him about the part he will have to play in the annual erotic topiary event, but when it comes to the reclusive lord living in the dilapidated manor house on the hill, they are far more reluctant to talk.
Lord Reeves lives an isolated life, only venturing from the grounds of Twink's Bottom Manor to walk his beloved dog, Reggie. But Lord Reeves has a vision—a beautiful, majestic topiary phallus soaring towards the sky from the top of Twink's Bottom Hill. He believes its creation will lay old ghosts to rest, and bring him the peace that has alluded him for so many years.
Could Tracy be the man to bring Lord Reeves' phallus to life, and by working together will they finally reclaim Rory's rightful place as The Lord of Twink's Bottom?
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2013
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Danni Keane
11 books99 followersDanni Keane lives in the depths of English suburbia, where she likes to divide her time equally between writing, daydreaming and napping.
Having never really grown up, Danni fits right in at her day job, working with children. She spends her days avidly listening to the whimsical imaginings of five-year-olds, and then rushes home to shamelessly plagiarise their ideas. However, she has yet to write a story about an exploding ghost banana. Maybe one day...
She loves to read and write all different types of stories, but her favourite characters usually have one thing in common: they are ordinary people with extraordinary dreams.
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October 28, 2013
If there's a smutty, double entendre, innuendo heaven then I just died and went there! Reading this is like watching Midsommer Murders under the influence of wacky baccy.. I literally snorted and giggled my way from start to finish.
Tracy, Wow wee ( Rory ) and the misfit cast of characters from Twink's Bottom have smutted themselves into my heart forever. Phallic topiary, English country village intrigue, boob shaped cream cakes, speech challenged English nobility, crotch nuzzling dogs, Mr Potato head... I could go on!
The chapter where Rory and Tracy discuss the difference between lisping and Rhotacism had me peeing my sides! Not just hilarious but clever too!
This is exactly my type of humour, I wanted to shout " Oooh Matron " every five minutes and jump up and down in sexual innuendo glee! That's why this titter fest of a story gets my full five stars. My funny bone got a real pounding reading this!
Danni Keane you are a funny lady! I had fun, fun, fun with Twacy the twink and his adventures in Twinks Bottom... Not far from The Arse End Of Nowhere. Hee hee I'm off again... Where are those Tena Ladies?! ;D
Tracy, Wow wee ( Rory ) and the misfit cast of characters from Twink's Bottom have smutted themselves into my heart forever. Phallic topiary, English country village intrigue, boob shaped cream cakes, speech challenged English nobility, crotch nuzzling dogs, Mr Potato head... I could go on!
The chapter where Rory and Tracy discuss the difference between lisping and Rhotacism had me peeing my sides! Not just hilarious but clever too!
This is exactly my type of humour, I wanted to shout " Oooh Matron " every five minutes and jump up and down in sexual innuendo glee! That's why this titter fest of a story gets my full five stars. My funny bone got a real pounding reading this!
Danni Keane you are a funny lady! I had fun, fun, fun with Twacy the twink and his adventures in Twinks Bottom... Not far from The Arse End Of Nowhere. Hee hee I'm off again... Where are those Tena Ladies?! ;D
January 29, 2014
Perfectly preposterous!
Utter nonsense!
The most ridiculous book ever written!
So out of the box silly that, well … I really loved it.
Besides, this is just too funny for me to care about the credibility of such an absurd plotline. I haven’t been this entertained since I watched The Life of Brian and Caesar said ‘Welease Wodewick!
Now, you need to know that I was pretty much raised on The Benny Hill show and Monty Python classics, so it stands to reason that I possess the very British sense of humour of a 14 year old boy. So, to me The Lord of Twink’s Bottom is bust a gut, laugh out loud, fall on the floor, I just can’t stop, hysterical, crying laughter, funny! The author must have had so much fun writing this book. Lord knows (and the neighbours too – ha!) I had fun reading it. It’s like a naughty parody of Midsummer Murders with a gazillion sexual allusions and double entendres. I still have a stitch in my side from chuckling so hard; because, you know …sexual innuendos and smutty double entendres crack me up!
So, Tracy is an over-the-top horny twink who sports a perpetual erection, wears short shorts, heeled converse trainers and counts his sexual exploits in dog years. He used to live in Little Spankington (giggles) but moved to Twinks Bottom (snort) to take over as Village caretaker (even though he has zero experience and nobody asked him for a reference either) in preparation for the annual Erotic Topiary event.
Here’s the directions should you ever care to visit: “…pass The Arse End of Nowhere. Continue down the road, passing through the village of Twink. Take the next left, after Morning Wood. Continue down the hill, where you will enter Twink’s Bottom.”
Twinks Bottom has a population of 4 (I counted) but it’s also home to Lord Reeves; the naïve, shy and reclusive Lord who appears to be trapped in a 70’s time warp – complete with a monster ‘stache “that any serial killer would be proud of” (lol) and 70’s burgundy shag pile in his boudoir and, wait for it – the bathroom! Oh boy, how I loved him! His vulnerability and quirks are completely endearing. Kudos to the author for such an inspired character and the well-timed comedy.
Allow me to speculate on how I think this story came to be; which I suppose might give the outlandishness of the place names (at least) just a bit of credibility.
You see, the British are not really the stiff upper lip conservative prudes the rest of the world thinks they are. The English country side is littered with blatant expression of the Brits inner eroticisms. It cannot be denied when you look at this word cloud (courtesy of Anglotopia.net) that places like Cockfoster, Cockintake, Bullyhole and Slackbottom really do exist.
I know this isn’t going to be everyone’s cuppa; It’s ridiculous enough to be annoying for some people, but if you enjoy frivolous silliness and are a fan of innuendos please, please treat yourself to this short story. It’s so daft but it’s also so fun and very sweet. Save it for when you are in the mood for a pick-me-up feel good story. This will do the trick!
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Utter nonsense!
The most ridiculous book ever written!
So out of the box silly that, well … I really loved it.
Besides, this is just too funny for me to care about the credibility of such an absurd plotline. I haven’t been this entertained since I watched The Life of Brian and Caesar said ‘Welease Wodewick!
Now, you need to know that I was pretty much raised on The Benny Hill show and Monty Python classics, so it stands to reason that I possess the very British sense of humour of a 14 year old boy. So, to me The Lord of Twink’s Bottom is bust a gut, laugh out loud, fall on the floor, I just can’t stop, hysterical, crying laughter, funny! The author must have had so much fun writing this book. Lord knows (and the neighbours too – ha!) I had fun reading it. It’s like a naughty parody of Midsummer Murders with a gazillion sexual allusions and double entendres. I still have a stitch in my side from chuckling so hard; because, you know …sexual innuendos and smutty double entendres crack me up!
So, Tracy is an over-the-top horny twink who sports a perpetual erection, wears short shorts, heeled converse trainers and counts his sexual exploits in dog years. He used to live in Little Spankington (giggles) but moved to Twinks Bottom (snort) to take over as Village caretaker (even though he has zero experience and nobody asked him for a reference either) in preparation for the annual Erotic Topiary event.
Here’s the directions should you ever care to visit: “…pass The Arse End of Nowhere. Continue down the road, passing through the village of Twink. Take the next left, after Morning Wood. Continue down the hill, where you will enter Twink’s Bottom.”
Twinks Bottom has a population of 4 (I counted) but it’s also home to Lord Reeves; the naïve, shy and reclusive Lord who appears to be trapped in a 70’s time warp – complete with a monster ‘stache “that any serial killer would be proud of” (lol) and 70’s burgundy shag pile in his boudoir and, wait for it – the bathroom! Oh boy, how I loved him! His vulnerability and quirks are completely endearing. Kudos to the author for such an inspired character and the well-timed comedy.
Allow me to speculate on how I think this story came to be; which I suppose might give the outlandishness of the place names (at least) just a bit of credibility.
You see, the British are not really the stiff upper lip conservative prudes the rest of the world thinks they are. The English country side is littered with blatant expression of the Brits inner eroticisms. It cannot be denied when you look at this word cloud (courtesy of Anglotopia.net) that places like Cockfoster, Cockintake, Bullyhole and Slackbottom really do exist.
I know this isn’t going to be everyone’s cuppa; It’s ridiculous enough to be annoying for some people, but if you enjoy frivolous silliness and are a fan of innuendos please, please treat yourself to this short story. It’s so daft but it’s also so fun and very sweet. Save it for when you are in the mood for a pick-me-up feel good story. This will do the trick!
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September 12, 2016
Erotic topiary? A love interest with an endearing speech impediment? A dog named Reggie? Or is it a dog named Wedgie?
This book had me laughing out loud and getting some stares on the train to work. It is hilarious and very sweet as well. Highly recommended.
This book had me laughing out loud and getting some stares on the train to work. It is hilarious and very sweet as well. Highly recommended.
February 1, 2015
3,5 stars!
Ridiculously hilarious!
Hilariously ridiculous!
Delightfully absurd!
Absurdly funny!
...And incwedibly womantic!
November 13, 2013
This is the most ridiculous, innuendo-ridden, double-entendre-laden, over-the-top bit of silliness I have read possibly ever in my life.
I loved it.
I loved it.
November 20, 2013
Visiting the village of Twink’s Bottom was so much fun. I haven’t enjoyed an eccentric array of characters since watching The Vicar of Dibley. Would Rory be Geraldine and Tracy The Handsome Stranger? Maybe? I just know that I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this story.
Tracy Richards, the misunderstood genius of Little Spankington’s needs a place to live. While at the estate agents office he notices a place that could possibly suit him properly.
I think we should let Tracy decide what’s for him and what’s not, mmmkay? So…Tracy moves to Twink’s Bottom, to Tiny Cottage and takes the accompanied position as village caretaker. From the chance meeting with the stunning man with the 70’s porn ‘stache and the soft brown eyes to the first town meeting I was laughing so much I had to stop reading in bed because I kept waking the sleeping husband up. Yeah, the book is THAT funny. But... along with the funny, I love and adore the way the romance was weaved into it. Tracy and his back stories were touchingly humorous, how can you not laugh at The Wank Olympics but with it you get the emotional connection that I need; the connection and the depth of character that drives a story and makes you keep reading.
When Rory officially comes into the picture, this hopeless romantic was done for. I love a character with flaws and Rory and his adoring flaw had me swooning even when there would not be a swoonable line to be read. It was just Wor-wee and his ways that melted me. Add Tracy to that mix and these two had me laughing and then swooning so damn hard I feel out of my chair. Literally? You would have to check the possible bruises to know but it doesn’t matter. What matters is this was a fun, sexy, ridiculous, heartwarming, chock-full of double entendres and a wonderful story about finding yourself. About being yourself even amongst erotic topiary and settling into the life you were meant to have; even if you never imagined it to be…with The Lord of Twink’s Bottom.
Oh…one last note. One last bit to the author…if you have read my review of Right Hand Red you will know my love of goo. Thank you for including it, Danni. Thank you.
Tracy Richards, the misunderstood genius of Little Spankington’s needs a place to live. While at the estate agents office he notices a place that could possibly suit him properly.
“What about that one?”
“Which one?”
“The one that say’s Twink’s Bottom, Tiny Cottage, with no price next to it.”
“Not for you, mate.”
I think we should let Tracy decide what’s for him and what’s not, mmmkay? So…Tracy moves to Twink’s Bottom, to Tiny Cottage and takes the accompanied position as village caretaker. From the chance meeting with the stunning man with the 70’s porn ‘stache and the soft brown eyes to the first town meeting I was laughing so much I had to stop reading in bed because I kept waking the sleeping husband up. Yeah, the book is THAT funny. But... along with the funny, I love and adore the way the romance was weaved into it. Tracy and his back stories were touchingly humorous, how can you not laugh at The Wank Olympics but with it you get the emotional connection that I need; the connection and the depth of character that drives a story and makes you keep reading.
If I had just one wish in life, it would be to know how it feels to be able to create something just as beautiful. To be able to stand back and think, “I did that.”
When Rory officially comes into the picture, this hopeless romantic was done for. I love a character with flaws and Rory and his adoring flaw had me swooning even when there would not be a swoonable line to be read. It was just Wor-wee and his ways that melted me. Add Tracy to that mix and these two had me laughing and then swooning so damn hard I feel out of my chair. Literally? You would have to check the possible bruises to know but it doesn’t matter. What matters is this was a fun, sexy, ridiculous, heartwarming, chock-full of double entendres and a wonderful story about finding yourself. About being yourself even amongst erotic topiary and settling into the life you were meant to have; even if you never imagined it to be…with The Lord of Twink’s Bottom.
Tracy smiled to himself. He was perfect for Twink’s Bottom. And Twink’s Bottom was perfect for him.
Oh…one last note. One last bit to the author…if you have read my review of Right Hand Red you will know my love of goo. Thank you for including it, Danni. Thank you.
February 21, 2014
4+ stars
Quirky & fun!
Quirky & fun!
November 20, 2013
Absurdly, ridiculously amusing and so OTT that either you'll love this story or despise it.
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June 7, 2014
oooh Matron! - A right old Carry on up Twink's Bottom.
VERY British, quirky, camp high jinx told with a big wink. Not one to take seriously it's a simple silly caper - exactly what I was in the mood for. Innuendo follows innuendo with a few feels thrown in there to. There's the feel good of being yourself with all the fizz there is.
Cream-pies, pots of tea and a seventies porno 'tash.
I'd have liked a longer stay in the village, the ending came a little quick with a big topiary bang; it left me wanting more. Would love a little sequel! ;)
I dropped my kindle from laughing then snuck it to bed like contraband so as not to have to explain my snickers. My pets were judging me. Hubby knew better than to ask.
VERY British, quirky, camp high jinx told with a big wink. Not one to take seriously it's a simple silly caper - exactly what I was in the mood for. Innuendo follows innuendo with a few feels thrown in there to. There's the feel good of being yourself with all the fizz there is.
Cream-pies, pots of tea and a seventies porno 'tash.
I'd have liked a longer stay in the village, the ending came a little quick with a big topiary bang; it left me wanting more. Would love a little sequel! ;)
I dropped my kindle from laughing then snuck it to bed like contraband so as not to have to explain my snickers. My pets were judging me. Hubby knew better than to ask.
October 29, 2013
This was cute, silly, and funny, but not being British myself, I think a bit of the humor went over my head. The parts I did get were quite quotable. Rory and Tracy were nice together, but I was a bit weirded out by Rory's speech impediment. I've never met an adult with that problem, but both my little brothers saw a speech therapist for rhotacism, so I kept hearing Rory as a little kid in my head. I kept having to remind myself that he was a fully grown man and Tracy was not lusting over some little boy. I also thought the end was a bit abrupt, I looked down at the Kindle and went "What? Already at 98%?" I wanted to see how all the village preparations ended up! Although the final resting place of Rory's phallus was hilarious.
November 13, 2013
I kind of hated this, but I don't like the Coen brothers either. Not that this is like a Coen brothers movie; it's flufflier and utterly silly, a bit of stylized camp with shrubbery in the shape of cocks and asses, and cupcakes shaped like breasts (complete with nipples). I giggled a couple times and then got bored quickly. There is no steam factor here either, but there is an MC with a moustache and rhotacism (the speech impediment gags got old real fast).
November 20, 2013
Well. This was...the most ridiculous thing that I've read in a long time and I loved it. Shook my head many a time, laughed and went for it. It was crazy fun but there was a lovely emotional connection between Tracy and Rory underneath all the insanity.
July 10, 2015
I am glad I stuck with the book.
Not sure if the overload of sexual innuendos and jokes was actually funny, but it was somewhat amusing. The story straightened out (no pun, no girl cooties) closer to 50% and turned to be a pretty cute read.
4 stars.
Not sure if the overload of sexual innuendos and jokes was actually funny, but it was somewhat amusing. The story straightened out (no pun, no girl cooties) closer to 50% and turned to be a pretty cute read.
4 stars.
November 14, 2013
Totally daft, and a lot of fun. :)
January 10, 2014
Are you a Monty Python fan?
Are you a boys lovin' boys fan?
Are you a ohh-so-very-British fan?
Then I'll move over and make room, cuz I'd bet a cream pie you'll find yourself in the Twink's Bottom fan club too.
Over the top, unbelievably silly, and down right hilarious.
Most definitely a 'mood' story. Save this quirky erotic tale for a rainy day when you need a touch of brightening. I was having a bloody rotten day and Tracy and Rory pushed away the clouds and had me giggling so hard my cheeks ached and sides hurt.
It's not sexy snark or your typical cheeky comedy...
it's outrageous, absurd, brilliantly bizarre and I loved it.
*4 wacky-weird-wonderful stars*
Are you a boys lovin' boys fan?
Are you a ohh-so-very-British fan?
Then I'll move over and make room, cuz I'd bet a cream pie you'll find yourself in the Twink's Bottom fan club too.
Over the top, unbelievably silly, and down right hilarious.
Most definitely a 'mood' story. Save this quirky erotic tale for a rainy day when you need a touch of brightening. I was having a bloody rotten day and Tracy and Rory pushed away the clouds and had me giggling so hard my cheeks ached and sides hurt.
It's not sexy snark or your typical cheeky comedy...
it's outrageous, absurd, brilliantly bizarre and I loved it.
*4 wacky-weird-wonderful stars*
November 22, 2023
*I've picked this book as a part of my Funny pick of the month reading challenge.
2.8 - 2.9⭐
This was ridiculous. Holy shit. I won't say ridiculous, I'll say so out of the ordinary of what I usually read that I'm baffled I even finished this book!
Oh god, where to start?!
This novella was published in 2013 and has the idea of a town where everything is explicitly erotic, so the names of the houses or other establishments are of erotic nature, the festival happening once a year is that of erotically shaped bushes and they even have some left over royalty in a forgotten old manor up on the hill. If you've read DJ Jamison's series that is happening in Granville, you'll probably see some similarities.
The story is about Tracy, who's a young gay man in search of a new apartment. He takes on a job in a village called Twink's Bottom to be a village keeper. When he arrives, he finds everything in the village has an erotica flavour. It's a small community with a dashing, 80's-pornstache-hairy elusive Lord that resides in the local Manor .
Rory, the Lord, is not an older gentleman like we're left to think for the majority of the book, no, he's 25, but the pornstache and chest hair make him older. He's a soft, gentle guy, a complete virgin, a loner and very introverted.
He starts talking to Tracy, but nothing really happens between them, I mean Tracy is a perpetual slut and has a hard-on for pretty much any hot-and not so hot-guy he meets, so he's very interested in Rory.
Here's the fine, dashing Lord Rory.
Rory has a lisp though - he can't pronounce the letter R, so the whole book is written with his part of the dialogues not having the letter R.
"Yes. Well, she wasn't just my Nanny. She was ewewything to me. My teacher, my fwiend, my mother. My own pawents had no intewest in me. They had wanted a perfect child and have ended up with one that was weally wather imperfect. Gawky and shy, I was an embawwasment to them. So like many pawents of their type do, they left my upwinging to a Nanny."
I kid you not. 😆 And NO I'm not making fun of it at all.
"No. Well, yes. But that's not where this has come fwom. It's come fwom you Twacy. I want to be with you. In ewewy way possible."
"Oh goodness, Twacy. I... oh God, how embawwasing. I'm sowwy."
How on earth am I going to read the whole book like this?? 😄
It took away all of the mysterious aura Rory had, not to mention it wasn't sexy. Him being a virgin was also completely not-believable.
Thing is, I really liked the setting in this book. It's supposed to be a funny, hilarious book and it definitely started out that way, but along the way you realise that this author has some really original ideas and the characters portrayed here almost demand more depth, so I went into this laughing and ended it on a bit of a sad note, because this could've been definitely developed further - and it would've been a big success.
I liked the idea of Rory and his quirkiness, paintings, him living alone in his abandoned manor with a silk robe covering his enormous cock while he's walking the halls and sculpting his phallus in the yard for the annual festival with Tracy, the twink with the tiniest shorts around helping him.
So many scenes here in this book could've been absolutely fantastic, but in order to keep it light and funny, the story went back to being superficial over and over again.
You'll laugh for sure, but I'm just left feeling a little sad, I'm thinking it's a shame this wasn't developed further in the past decade. It would've been really good.
2.8 - 2.9⭐
This was ridiculous. Holy shit. I won't say ridiculous, I'll say so out of the ordinary of what I usually read that I'm baffled I even finished this book!
Oh god, where to start?!
This novella was published in 2013 and has the idea of a town where everything is explicitly erotic, so the names of the houses or other establishments are of erotic nature, the festival happening once a year is that of erotically shaped bushes and they even have some left over royalty in a forgotten old manor up on the hill. If you've read DJ Jamison's series that is happening in Granville, you'll probably see some similarities.
The story is about Tracy, who's a young gay man in search of a new apartment. He takes on a job in a village called Twink's Bottom to be a village keeper. When he arrives, he finds everything in the village has an erotica flavour. It's a small community with a dashing, 80's-pornstache-hairy elusive Lord that resides in the local Manor .
Rory, the Lord, is not an older gentleman like we're left to think for the majority of the book, no, he's 25, but the pornstache and chest hair make him older. He's a soft, gentle guy, a complete virgin, a loner and very introverted.
He starts talking to Tracy, but nothing really happens between them, I mean Tracy is a perpetual slut and has a hard-on for pretty much any hot-and not so hot-guy he meets, so he's very interested in Rory.
Here's the fine, dashing Lord Rory.
Rory has a lisp though - he can't pronounce the letter R, so the whole book is written with his part of the dialogues not having the letter R.
"Yes. Well, she wasn't just my Nanny. She was ewewything to me. My teacher, my fwiend, my mother. My own pawents had no intewest in me. They had wanted a perfect child and have ended up with one that was weally wather imperfect. Gawky and shy, I was an embawwasment to them. So like many pawents of their type do, they left my upwinging to a Nanny."
I kid you not. 😆 And NO I'm not making fun of it at all.
"No. Well, yes. But that's not where this has come fwom. It's come fwom you Twacy. I want to be with you. In ewewy way possible."
"Oh goodness, Twacy. I... oh God, how embawwasing. I'm sowwy."
How on earth am I going to read the whole book like this?? 😄
It took away all of the mysterious aura Rory had, not to mention it wasn't sexy. Him being a virgin was also completely not-believable.
Thing is, I really liked the setting in this book. It's supposed to be a funny, hilarious book and it definitely started out that way, but along the way you realise that this author has some really original ideas and the characters portrayed here almost demand more depth, so I went into this laughing and ended it on a bit of a sad note, because this could've been definitely developed further - and it would've been a big success.
I liked the idea of Rory and his quirkiness, paintings, him living alone in his abandoned manor with a silk robe covering his enormous cock while he's walking the halls and sculpting his phallus in the yard for the annual festival with Tracy, the twink with the tiniest shorts around helping him.
So many scenes here in this book could've been absolutely fantastic, but in order to keep it light and funny, the story went back to being superficial over and over again.
You'll laugh for sure, but I'm just left feeling a little sad, I'm thinking it's a shame this wasn't developed further in the past decade. It would've been really good.
December 4, 2013
I love British humor. I lived for the next episode of Blackadder whenever it was shown on the telly (see, I picked up some slang). Only Fools and Horses has a cult status in my country. Monty Python's Flying Circus, 'Allo 'Allo!, Men Behaving Badly, Coupling and others brightened my days. I also like British cosy mysteries set in small towns where everybody knows your name (forgive me for borrowing from American sitcom).
That said, this book wasn't like these mentioned above. Apart from one instance where it surprised a laugh out of me and one or two clever innuendoes and turns of phrase, it just wasn't funny. In fact, I don't know what was intended for this story to be: comedy, romcom, farce? It left me with so many questions about characters (including MCs) and the town.
But, the most damning thing about it was that it was boring. After the initial interest when Tracy came into town, it completely lost me. I hoped for some quirky town characters and I've got a greedy baker and a comic book villain (who, btw, was dispatched through heavenly intervention - by topiary in a shape of giant penis). The writing was competent, but that wasn't enough.
It should have been fun and funny. It wasn't.
That said, this book wasn't like these mentioned above. Apart from one instance where it surprised a laugh out of me and one or two clever innuendoes and turns of phrase, it just wasn't funny. In fact, I don't know what was intended for this story to be: comedy, romcom, farce? It left me with so many questions about characters (including MCs) and the town.
But, the most damning thing about it was that it was boring. After the initial interest when Tracy came into town, it completely lost me. I hoped for some quirky town characters and I've got a greedy baker and a comic book villain (who, btw, was dispatched through heavenly intervention - by topiary in a shape of giant penis). The writing was competent, but that wasn't enough.
It should have been fun and funny. It wasn't.
December 29, 2013
The humour in this book is as British as fish and chips. Reminiscent of the classic Carry On film the double entendres come thick and fast. A bit like the hero Tracy really - wink, wink ;). A fabulous fun read.
November 16, 2013
3.5 stars...
This was so delightfully light-hearted and humorous. I read it with a grin from ear to ear and smirked at the euphemisms and naughtiness of it all.
I felt a little homesick reading something so deliciously British; I wonder what the topiary gardens in Enfield would say if I presented them with a phallus-shaped privet... Ha. I'm still laughing to myself here.
Very much enjoyed this :-)
This was so delightfully light-hearted and humorous. I read it with a grin from ear to ear and smirked at the euphemisms and naughtiness of it all.
I felt a little homesick reading something so deliciously British; I wonder what the topiary gardens in Enfield would say if I presented them with a phallus-shaped privet... Ha. I'm still laughing to myself here.
Very much enjoyed this :-)
January 15, 2014
Even if I wasn't a huge fan of Danni Keane's work, I probably would have taken a chance on this based on the title alone (I realise that probably says a lot more about me and my sense of humour than anything else). It's very British in a 'Midsummer Murders if it had been written by Kenneth Williams' kind of way. When so much MM fiction is angst ridden and deals with some really serious themes (and I would be the first to admit there's a real need for that - of course there is) this was just a much needed moment of light relief. I found myself tittering and laughing out loud pretty much all the way through, much to the annoyance of those who were spending Christmas with us. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to lose themselves in something well written, entertaining and just downright funny.
April 21, 2014
Pun-laden smutty silliness. Good for a laugh or four.
December 17, 2014
A very punny, funny read, very British too! 3.5+*
I really enjoyed this preposterous romp as Tracy, from Lower Spankington, moves to be the caretaker of Twink's Bottom. And the silly thing is these are not as out there as village names as some may think!
I loved all the puns, not sure that non-British readers would fully appreciate them all.
The story was almost secondary to the puns, there being no in depth story, beyond the erotic topiary - and the wicked witch getting her comeuppance.
Jolly fun!
I really enjoyed this preposterous romp as Tracy, from Lower Spankington, moves to be the caretaker of Twink's Bottom. And the silly thing is these are not as out there as village names as some may think!
I loved all the puns, not sure that non-British readers would fully appreciate them all.
The story was almost secondary to the puns, there being no in depth story, beyond the erotic topiary - and the wicked witch getting her comeuppance.
Jolly fun!
May 4, 2016
Ok, that was just cute. Highly unfeasible, but entirely charming. The vocal challenges of our local Lord were a nice touch, although it did at times make him sound, in my head, like a five year old. Not exactly the mental voice you want wandering about when it is talking about giant phalluses. And by giant, I mean giant. Never did reach its full potential though--the cock, that is. Pity. The story was lovely and funny, though
December 28, 2013
I got this book because it was free on Amazon. I thought I would give it a try, not expecting much from it, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It is not a masterpiece, but it is a funny and winsome story… In a sort of twisted and bizarre way. Tracy and Rory are endearing freaks, and their love story has some really hilarious moments. This short story is a little divertimento you have to approach with an open mind and free from expectations, not many questions, just willing to have a laugh.
February 20, 2016
Delightfully absurd. Absurdly delightful. I laughed my ass off. I'm still giggling. Snorting. Shaking my head. I absolutely adored this exercise in creativity. I didn't have to suspend belief because I was too busy cracking up and smacking/hitting everything around me to care how utterly ridiculous it all was. Today I took a trip to the Arse End of Nowhere at Twink's Bottom. What wacky fun!
Well done, Danni. You made my day.
Well done, Danni. You made my day.
July 23, 2016
I'm with Lady*M : I usually like British humor, but this wasn't always that funny, in part it was repetitive (for ex. Rory's speech impediment) and a little boring. I understand some people loved it and I'm glad for the author.
November 17, 2013
3.5 stars. Totally absurd and wonderfully British. Rounded up for all the utter ridiculousness going on. The end was a tad abrupt, though, so I would love to read a sequel.
November 18, 2013
Funny, though I think you have to be British to really get every single joke. Twacy and Wowy fowevah!
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