Twin Freaks

by Paul Magrs

Sisters Helen and Eunice are special in their own way - Helen's a midget, but can sing like an angel, while Eunice looks like an angel but sings like she's tone deaf. There's no way they're going to get into the singing contest on their own - but together, now, that's a different story. Enter the incredible singing Siamese twins.

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jon Arnold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paul Magrs skewers the Pop Idol/X Factor with his trademark sharp wit. One sister has the looks to succeed, the other has the voice – between them they’re halfway there but their flaws mean they’ll never make it through a process that aspires to a bland perfection. So how do they beat the system? By literally getting together…

It unfolds largely predictably, but that’s hardly the point – Magrs is aware of the predictability of all this and undercuts the predictability by his self-aware narrator. The plot is hardly the point though, what matters is that’s it’s a gloriously silly romp that simultaneously celebrates and sends up TV talent shows.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another giggle from start to end!