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Hoofed
Tazmin and Rob’s love has endured and grown throughout their time at university, even though they were separated by two hundred miles. Tazmin believes that by finishing with him on the eve of his around the world trip, she is setting him free to have a better time travelling - unhindered. It is not what he wants, but he has no choice in the matter; he only wants Tazmin to be with him, but she will not leave her new job in the theatre. Will their love survive the trials and tribulations of the year; the near death experiences, drugs, arrests and sexual misdemeanours; or will fate and distance conspire against them? Only time - which waits for no man, will tell. Hoofed is the second novel in the Robert Knight Trilogy, the first Hoofing It.
- GenresYoung Adult
376 pages, Paperback
First published November 21, 2013
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January 13, 2014
The Author sent me a proof copy of the sequel ‘Hoofed’ second in the Robert Knight Series, as I was the first to review ‘Hoofing It’ on Goodreads apparently! I loved this book more than the first one. The narrative and the plot are better. The quality of the writing is better, and I am told this is intentional as the main character gets older; his writing (in the first person) also improves.
The prequel made me laugh, but this made me laugh even more, and not because it was necessarily funnier, but I had great empathy for Robert, I really rooted for him. I had to stop reading on several occasions. The Thai ‘tamidar’ incident; the Mardi Gras in Sydney - twice (I checked this on the internet, and it is true!) and the ‘Brooklyn’s Chorea’ and reference to Al Johnson even made me laugh the next day:
‘Brooklyn Chorea, what's that?’ (Woman in the recruitment agency in New York to Spud(and Robert.))
‘The bacteria lies dormant in the spleen for days, but every full moon you walk sidewards to the sea singing Al Jolson tunes, lost two uncles to it, and me mammy!’ He didn’t do the arms; which may possibly have helped.
‘Oh, and how you loved you're good old mammy!’ I joined in with the jazz hands. We were being ‘kooky’ apparently!
It has made me laugh again now.
After reading a number of heavy books recently, this made an amusing, refreshing change. I can’t wait for the last one – I hope I get another free signed copy, as I am the first again - horrah!
The prequel made me laugh, but this made me laugh even more, and not because it was necessarily funnier, but I had great empathy for Robert, I really rooted for him. I had to stop reading on several occasions. The Thai ‘tamidar’ incident; the Mardi Gras in Sydney - twice (I checked this on the internet, and it is true!) and the ‘Brooklyn’s Chorea’ and reference to Al Johnson even made me laugh the next day:
‘Brooklyn Chorea, what's that?’ (Woman in the recruitment agency in New York to Spud(and Robert.))
‘The bacteria lies dormant in the spleen for days, but every full moon you walk sidewards to the sea singing Al Jolson tunes, lost two uncles to it, and me mammy!’ He didn’t do the arms; which may possibly have helped.
‘Oh, and how you loved you're good old mammy!’ I joined in with the jazz hands. We were being ‘kooky’ apparently!
It has made me laugh again now.
After reading a number of heavy books recently, this made an amusing, refreshing change. I can’t wait for the last one – I hope I get another free signed copy, as I am the first again - horrah!
November 23, 2014
I've not read the first book in this series, 'Hoofing It', but that made no difference to reading 'Hoofed'. It's easily read as a novel in its own right, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Seeing as I'm English, have travelled, and was in my early twenties in 1999/2000, when this story is set, I certainly fit the demographic audience for this tale.
In some ways, the protagonist Robert Knight is a stereotype of that demographic audience, but I don't mean that in any critical way. He's just the average English twenty something, where you go travelling, where sex and drugs are casual, where cultural references are shared and where you're starting to find your way in the world and work out what you want. So, as much as this story is pretty hedonistic in some ways, it's only reflecting the average lad that likes to have a good time, and there's plenty of depth to Rob's character (and his best friend Spud, and Tazmin, the girlfriend he's left behind) to stop the characters feeling cliched. As an Englishman, it was fun to see the likes of Billy Bragg, Cilla Black and Jimmy Kranky cropping up in references, but for non-English readers, some of the references and humour may be lost.
It's fast paced in parts, has some wonderful descriptions and turns of phrase, and can sometimes be laugh out loud funny.
What I liked most about 'Hoofed' was that it doesn't try to be a travel book, despite the story being about Rob and Spud's journey around the world. This is simply their story, and so often places and travelling details are barely referred to. This makes the bits that are about the trip stand out even more- such as Komodo dragons in Indonesia and the film-like feeling of arriving in New York.
Whereas Alex Garland's The Beach was the cliched traveller tale which soon became fantasy, this is almost its antithesis, in that it's about the down to earth, average backpacker, that any backpacker could relate to. It's much more akin to William Sutcliffe's 'Are You Experienced'- and in some ways, it even reminded me of my own book! In places it falls a little flat and is perhaps drawn out too much, but this is definitely a book worth checking out.
Harry Whitewolf. (Author of Route Number 11: Argentina, Angels & Alcohol.)
Seeing as I'm English, have travelled, and was in my early twenties in 1999/2000, when this story is set, I certainly fit the demographic audience for this tale.
In some ways, the protagonist Robert Knight is a stereotype of that demographic audience, but I don't mean that in any critical way. He's just the average English twenty something, where you go travelling, where sex and drugs are casual, where cultural references are shared and where you're starting to find your way in the world and work out what you want. So, as much as this story is pretty hedonistic in some ways, it's only reflecting the average lad that likes to have a good time, and there's plenty of depth to Rob's character (and his best friend Spud, and Tazmin, the girlfriend he's left behind) to stop the characters feeling cliched. As an Englishman, it was fun to see the likes of Billy Bragg, Cilla Black and Jimmy Kranky cropping up in references, but for non-English readers, some of the references and humour may be lost.
It's fast paced in parts, has some wonderful descriptions and turns of phrase, and can sometimes be laugh out loud funny.
What I liked most about 'Hoofed' was that it doesn't try to be a travel book, despite the story being about Rob and Spud's journey around the world. This is simply their story, and so often places and travelling details are barely referred to. This makes the bits that are about the trip stand out even more- such as Komodo dragons in Indonesia and the film-like feeling of arriving in New York.
Whereas Alex Garland's The Beach was the cliched traveller tale which soon became fantasy, this is almost its antithesis, in that it's about the down to earth, average backpacker, that any backpacker could relate to. It's much more akin to William Sutcliffe's 'Are You Experienced'- and in some ways, it even reminded me of my own book! In places it falls a little flat and is perhaps drawn out too much, but this is definitely a book worth checking out.
Harry Whitewolf. (Author of Route Number 11: Argentina, Angels & Alcohol.)
January 20, 2016
I received a free paperback copy of Hoofed by Ian M. Pindar in a goodreads giveaway. I gave it four stars. It was a tough read for me, not because of the book, but I am not the appropriate market group for it.
It's a story of star crossed lovers who take a time out from each other while he, Rob & his friend Spud, travel across much of the world in a grand adventure. They leave behind Tazmin, Rob's lover. She must continue with her career.
It is a tale of sex, drugs & rock & roll. The young men do a LOT of drugs, indulge in a lot of sex & enjoy music through the entire trip. One of the scenes Rob sat on a rock with his legs dangling in the water. When he lifted his legs he discovered a leech gorging itself on his blood. It reminded me of the scene from the movie Stand By Me where the young man Gordie LaChance, played by Wil Wheaton, fainted.
This scene is when Gordie looks to see where else the leeches have climbed onto his body.
I actually laughed out loud at some of their antics & conversation. There were times the amount of sex seemed overdone, but again, I'm not the age bracket this is directed toward.
Can Rob & Tazmin survive this separation? Can they return as a couple?
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1494...
It's a story of star crossed lovers who take a time out from each other while he, Rob & his friend Spud, travel across much of the world in a grand adventure. They leave behind Tazmin, Rob's lover. She must continue with her career.
It is a tale of sex, drugs & rock & roll. The young men do a LOT of drugs, indulge in a lot of sex & enjoy music through the entire trip. One of the scenes Rob sat on a rock with his legs dangling in the water. When he lifted his legs he discovered a leech gorging itself on his blood. It reminded me of the scene from the movie Stand By Me where the young man Gordie LaChance, played by Wil Wheaton, fainted.
This scene is when Gordie looks to see where else the leeches have climbed onto his body.I actually laughed out loud at some of their antics & conversation. There were times the amount of sex seemed overdone, but again, I'm not the age bracket this is directed toward.
Can Rob & Tazmin survive this separation? Can they return as a couple?
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1494...
March 3, 2014
I received this book from Goodreads First Reads.
I have not read the first book, but this did not hinder my enjoyment of Rob and Spud's adventures around the world. Spud loves his ladies and manages to find someone to hook up with where ever he and Rob go. Rob has the love of his life Tazmin, but before he and Spud leave on their year trip around the world, Tazmin tells Rob that she wants to break up with him so that if he wants to hook up with anyone else, that he is free to do so without regret. Throughout the year, Rob and Tazmin experience many highs and a few heartbreaking lows.
I enjoyed the overall story, but occasionally was overwhelmed with the details the author used. Occasionally, it slowed the flow of the story and it made it difficult to keep reading, but it was worth it to keep going.
I have not read the first book, but this did not hinder my enjoyment of Rob and Spud's adventures around the world. Spud loves his ladies and manages to find someone to hook up with where ever he and Rob go. Rob has the love of his life Tazmin, but before he and Spud leave on their year trip around the world, Tazmin tells Rob that she wants to break up with him so that if he wants to hook up with anyone else, that he is free to do so without regret. Throughout the year, Rob and Tazmin experience many highs and a few heartbreaking lows.
I enjoyed the overall story, but occasionally was overwhelmed with the details the author used. Occasionally, it slowed the flow of the story and it made it difficult to keep reading, but it was worth it to keep going.
June 15, 2017
I love this book! It was easy to read and I read it almost in one breath. I really liked the plot, especially the ending, i didn't see that coming at all! This was an amazing book to start the summer with.
December 4, 2014
I read this book after receiving it as part of the First Reads giveaways.
Scanning through the first couple of pages I wasn't sure whether to be shocked, amused or confused. The book in your face, no holds barred.
I quite like the writing style. Its a tad fluffy at times. It's not a literary work of at but easy as well as enjoyable to read and pretty consistent all throughout the book.
Mildly amusing at times. straight up confusing at others it's hard to give an all-informed opinion without re-reading it (which means I'll revisit this review at a later time) . However, if you enjoy dark British humor I'm sure you could get some pleasure out of it. But be aware, it's more In Bruges than Black Books.
Scanning through the first couple of pages I wasn't sure whether to be shocked, amused or confused. The book in your face, no holds barred.
I quite like the writing style. Its a tad fluffy at times. It's not a literary work of at but easy as well as enjoyable to read and pretty consistent all throughout the book.
Mildly amusing at times. straight up confusing at others it's hard to give an all-informed opinion without re-reading it (which means I'll revisit this review at a later time) . However, if you enjoy dark British humor I'm sure you could get some pleasure out of it. But be aware, it's more In Bruges than Black Books.
February 7, 2014
One of the most hilarious books I have read. The writer has a huge bag from which he can pull out atrocious laughter-inducing potions: imagine making love while wearing Welder's glasses facing a solar eclipse. Part travelogue, part romance, part escaping from romance, everything blends in well. I hope to see more from this author; his perfectly believable wild imagination can make one laugh out of the most sombre mood; and that's a rare quality these days.
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