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The Immigrant
We have all heard the phrases, "Appearances don't matter," and "It's what's inside that counts." Can you honestly say such a thing and mean it, regardless of the circumstances? Just how far would you be willing to go with that idea? Phil Zimmerman is about to find out.
Would you eat a strange new food that was designed by an extraterrestrial? Phil is faced with this question and more when Jake Sombrero, an alien scientist walks into his office. There are many things about Jake that Phil finds to be his uncanny resemblance to a famous fitness guru; his apparent lack of personal hygiene and nauseating stench; not to mention various other stomach-turning habits. Jake tells Phil that physical appearance has no meaning on his world. Jake has also come to genetically engineer a revolutionary new food source that will end world hunger on Earth. The question is, will anybody eat it?
A humerous and thought-provoking science fiction novelette.
Would you eat a strange new food that was designed by an extraterrestrial? Phil is faced with this question and more when Jake Sombrero, an alien scientist walks into his office. There are many things about Jake that Phil finds to be his uncanny resemblance to a famous fitness guru; his apparent lack of personal hygiene and nauseating stench; not to mention various other stomach-turning habits. Jake tells Phil that physical appearance has no meaning on his world. Jake has also come to genetically engineer a revolutionary new food source that will end world hunger on Earth. The question is, will anybody eat it?
A humerous and thought-provoking science fiction novelette.
- GenresScience Fiction
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2011
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About the author
Mandy White
47 books47 followersMandy White lives on Vancouver Island. She may often be found lurking in the forest, daydreaming dark thoughts that inevitably come to life in print.
Her work often features Canadian characters and locations; she delights in twisting her everyday surroundings into weird and disturbing tales. Caution: if you happen to cross her path, you may find yourself in an upcoming story.
- All of Mandy White's books are available worldwide in print and ebook editions.
http://www.amazon.com/author/mandywhite
- To learn more about upcoming projects, visit Mandy White's website:
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Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/authormandywhite
or follow @mandywrite on Twitter
Her work often features Canadian characters and locations; she delights in twisting her everyday surroundings into weird and disturbing tales. Caution: if you happen to cross her path, you may find yourself in an upcoming story.
- All of Mandy White's books are available worldwide in print and ebook editions.
http://www.amazon.com/author/mandywhite
- To learn more about upcoming projects, visit Mandy White's website:
http://mandywrite.weebly.com/
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/authormandywhite
or follow @mandywrite on Twitter
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July 25, 2011
I loved this book and was disappointed when it was over. It was witty, funny, and thought provoking. I could literally smell the stinky Jake Sombrero as I read! I really liked how the author made me think ouside the box when it comes to how life would be in a future earth with out-of-this-world aliens living among us. Good read. Easy flow. Fun and fast!
April 21, 2011
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April 1, 2012
REVIEW
It was read on March 31th, 2012; I rate it three stars.
A suggestion I make to everyone is not to read with a headache. I tried to do it and I ended up not fully appreciating this story. Not being my favorite genre also didn’t facilitate the reading.
To tell the truth, I found the story lacking in action and it provided too many details that makes the reader lose a little interest.
On the other hand, certain views of the author regarding to human society are educational and interesting. It is also worth noting the immense creative capacity of the author, after all she was able to create a vast universe full of details to receive her story.
In the end, I can only say that I pass any Sombrero chickens.
CRÍTICA
Foi lido a 31 de Março de 2012; dou-lhe três estrelas.
Um conselho que deixo a todos é não lerem com dor de cabeça; tentei fazê-lo e acabei por não apreciar devidamente a história. Não ser o meu género favorito também não facilitou a leitura.
Para dizer a verdade, achei a narrativa carente de ação e provida de demasiados detalhes que fazem com que o leitor perca um pouco o interesse.
Por outro lado, certos pontos de vista da autora no que diz respeito à sociedade humana são educativos e interessantes. É também de destacar a imensa capacidade criativa da autora, afinal foi capaz de criar um vasto universo pleno de detalhes para receber a sua história.
Para terminar, só tenho a dizer que dispenso galinhas Sombrero =/
It was read on March 31th, 2012; I rate it three stars.
A suggestion I make to everyone is not to read with a headache. I tried to do it and I ended up not fully appreciating this story. Not being my favorite genre also didn’t facilitate the reading.
To tell the truth, I found the story lacking in action and it provided too many details that makes the reader lose a little interest.
On the other hand, certain views of the author regarding to human society are educational and interesting. It is also worth noting the immense creative capacity of the author, after all she was able to create a vast universe full of details to receive her story.
In the end, I can only say that I pass any Sombrero chickens.
CRÍTICA
Foi lido a 31 de Março de 2012; dou-lhe três estrelas.
Um conselho que deixo a todos é não lerem com dor de cabeça; tentei fazê-lo e acabei por não apreciar devidamente a história. Não ser o meu género favorito também não facilitou a leitura.
Para dizer a verdade, achei a narrativa carente de ação e provida de demasiados detalhes que fazem com que o leitor perca um pouco o interesse.
Por outro lado, certos pontos de vista da autora no que diz respeito à sociedade humana são educativos e interessantes. É também de destacar a imensa capacidade criativa da autora, afinal foi capaz de criar um vasto universo pleno de detalhes para receber a sua história.
Para terminar, só tenho a dizer que dispenso galinhas Sombrero =/
January 14, 2012
Thought it was pretty good until the ending. It just left me hanging. Didn't like it.
January 19, 2013
This book had some good parts, but overall it wasn't my cup of tea. A little too weird and the end was a little flat.
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April 13, 2012Kindle freebie.
March 7, 2015
I love sci do, however this one was just gross. A short story of an alien immigrant. Not my type of humor.2 stars, I didn't like it.
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