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The Extra: A Bachelor Series Prequel
Warren August is down and out in Hollywood, flat broke and living on the streets. When he stumbles onto a movie set in search of food, he sets in motion a chain of events that could finally turn his life around. He might even win back his beloved Ophelia. Sweet, sweet Ophelia, who broke his heart three years before. But can he hold it together long enough to redeem himself? And will she ever take him back?
This book is a stand alone prequel to Kenneth Rosenberg's "Bachelor Series" following the lives and loves of the residents of the Hollywood Sunset Apartments. Other books in the series include:
"Bachelor Number Five" - The Bachelor Series, Volume I.
"Bachelor Number Nine" - The Bachelor Series, Volume II.
"Bachelor of Arts" - The Bachelor Series, Volume III. Coming in spring 2015.
This book is a stand alone prequel to Kenneth Rosenberg's "Bachelor Series" following the lives and loves of the residents of the Hollywood Sunset Apartments. Other books in the series include:
"Bachelor Number Five" - The Bachelor Series, Volume I.
"Bachelor Number Nine" - The Bachelor Series, Volume II.
"Bachelor of Arts" - The Bachelor Series, Volume III. Coming in spring 2015.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2011
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Kenneth Rosenberg
40 books83 followersKenneth Rosenberg is a California writer whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Surfer Magazine and other publications. Kenneth attended UCLA where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. When he is not writing, he spends his time surfing, snowboarding and traveling the world on a shoestring.
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September 9, 2011
"Sweet Ophellia..." is a light, fun read with a surprising bit of depth and realism thrown in. As odd as it may sound, Mr. Rosenberg has succeeded in creating a sympathetic romantic hero in the form of a down-on-his-luck, homeless man, Warren August, who's circumstances are portrayed with care and understanding while not stooping to trivial clichés. We see life on the street from his despondent point of view yet are allowed to grow with him as events take place that will change his life. Sounds heavy, huh, but it's not! It's enlightening but it's also humorous and entertaining!
Through a series of off-handed circumstances, Warren finds himself standing on a movie set, playing the part of.... a bum! Bridget, an extra on the set who is trying to catch her big break, is drawn to help Warren as he unknowingly stumbles through his good fortune. What follows is a fun, rags to riches to rags, well, to riches, romance with twists and turns galore. My only problem was in the love aspect of the story. A love so strong that it would precipitate the actions in the story after only one semi-date just couldn't make it over the believability mark for me. But, if one can pretend otherwise, there isn't a better way to spend an afternoon!
Through a series of off-handed circumstances, Warren finds himself standing on a movie set, playing the part of.... a bum! Bridget, an extra on the set who is trying to catch her big break, is drawn to help Warren as he unknowingly stumbles through his good fortune. What follows is a fun, rags to riches to rags, well, to riches, romance with twists and turns galore. My only problem was in the love aspect of the story. A love so strong that it would precipitate the actions in the story after only one semi-date just couldn't make it over the believability mark for me. But, if one can pretend otherwise, there isn't a better way to spend an afternoon!
November 1, 2011
I absolutely loved this book, couldn't put it down! The entire title I received was called "Sweet Ophelia and the Tinsle Town Blues". Warren is down on his luck a vet who served and came home with a severe case of PTSD (I think I have the letters correctly) he loses the love of his life in persuing his music with his saxophone so he takes off for California. He never made it there, he lived on the streets for three years, playing his sax for dollars and cents during the day and sleeping in a homeless shelter at night.
He sees food being set up outside of a set of a recording movie and decides no one is there I'm going to help myself. Well he got caught and before he knew it he was working as an extra on a movie. The story grows by leaps and bounds from there in a very unusual manner. In the end Warren learns a very great deal about himself and his Sweet Ophelia whom he goes back for. I can't tell you any more or I would give away the entire story and ending! It is definately a can't put down, fast read, or was for me! I would love to read more written by Kenneth Rosenberg. I won a kindle format of this book.
Here is the description of the book as I found it on Good Reads: Warren August is down and out in Hollywood, flat broke and living on the streets. When he stumbles onto a movie set in search of food, he sets in motion a chain of events that could finally turn his life around. He might even have a chance to win back his Ophelia. Sweet, sweet Ophelia, who broke his heart three years before. But can he hold it together long enough to redeem himself? And will she ever take him back?
He sees food being set up outside of a set of a recording movie and decides no one is there I'm going to help myself. Well he got caught and before he knew it he was working as an extra on a movie. The story grows by leaps and bounds from there in a very unusual manner. In the end Warren learns a very great deal about himself and his Sweet Ophelia whom he goes back for. I can't tell you any more or I would give away the entire story and ending! It is definately a can't put down, fast read, or was for me! I would love to read more written by Kenneth Rosenberg. I won a kindle format of this book.
Here is the description of the book as I found it on Good Reads: Warren August is down and out in Hollywood, flat broke and living on the streets. When he stumbles onto a movie set in search of food, he sets in motion a chain of events that could finally turn his life around. He might even have a chance to win back his Ophelia. Sweet, sweet Ophelia, who broke his heart three years before. But can he hold it together long enough to redeem himself? And will she ever take him back?
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February 17, 2019
Sweet fairy tale rags to riches story!
I enjoyed this book, and Warren and Bridget were very likable characters. The downside was that the descriptive writing seemed bland at some points. "she was an average sized woman with brown hair wearing a flowered dress." Also, some of the characters, (like Mr. August- Warren's dad, and his trio of comic relief homeless pals) seemed kind of stereotypical. The romantic climactic events seemed right out of a chick flick movie. So, the writing wasn't perfect because he seemed to rely on tired tropes. But otherwise I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed this book, and Warren and Bridget were very likable characters. The downside was that the descriptive writing seemed bland at some points. "she was an average sized woman with brown hair wearing a flowered dress." Also, some of the characters, (like Mr. August- Warren's dad, and his trio of comic relief homeless pals) seemed kind of stereotypical. The romantic climactic events seemed right out of a chick flick movie. So, the writing wasn't perfect because he seemed to rely on tired tropes. But otherwise I enjoyed it.
September 12, 2013
Think this was an Amazon freebie so no idea what to expect.
Quick, easy read. Seemed a bit rushed during the last few chapters (although the chapter numbers were going up at an alarming rate - one every few pages it seemed).
The cover picture is a bit offputting but, as I said, it was free so thought I would give it a go. Good love story, entirely implausible but hey, reading is all about giving in to the author's imagination.
2 stars feels a bit low, maybe 2.5.
Quick, easy read. Seemed a bit rushed during the last few chapters (although the chapter numbers were going up at an alarming rate - one every few pages it seemed).
The cover picture is a bit offputting but, as I said, it was free so thought I would give it a go. Good love story, entirely implausible but hey, reading is all about giving in to the author's imagination.
2 stars feels a bit low, maybe 2.5.
May 28, 2019
A star is born
Warren had gone into a depressed state after serving in Irac but not really due to ptsd. He had other reasons for his depression. He had never succeeded as a musician, despite being a very talented saxaphone player, had lost the woman he had wanted to marry to another man and his dad was a very distant ex-military man. Warren had lived on the streets for three years, playing saxaphone for tips to survive. He was starving too. Seeing a banquet laid out inside a fence, he managed to hide his instrument and climb the fence and grab lots to eat before the security guards noticed him. As they tried to evict him, he was defended by a film studio representative who thought he was an "extra."
Through a series of "coincidences" he began acting. He also met Belinda who could see through his unwashed homeless state. She found herself attracted to him but eventually realised he was still not over Ophelia, his first girlfriend. He hitchhiked across America to reclaim Ophelia, but came to a rude awakening while standing on the other side of her door.
In the meantime he was nominated for an Oscar award but no-one could find him.
I won't say more, but I really enjoyed this story except for a few flimsy bits, such as when he took three homeless men to his co-star's mansion to prove he was an actor who knew her. Climbing over the gate, entering through the back door and robbing the refrigerator before being discovered by the naked snooty female lead and producer seemed very far-fetched. Apart from that, the story was fun. I could not help enjoying the very humble Warren.
Warren had gone into a depressed state after serving in Irac but not really due to ptsd. He had other reasons for his depression. He had never succeeded as a musician, despite being a very talented saxaphone player, had lost the woman he had wanted to marry to another man and his dad was a very distant ex-military man. Warren had lived on the streets for three years, playing saxaphone for tips to survive. He was starving too. Seeing a banquet laid out inside a fence, he managed to hide his instrument and climb the fence and grab lots to eat before the security guards noticed him. As they tried to evict him, he was defended by a film studio representative who thought he was an "extra."
Through a series of "coincidences" he began acting. He also met Belinda who could see through his unwashed homeless state. She found herself attracted to him but eventually realised he was still not over Ophelia, his first girlfriend. He hitchhiked across America to reclaim Ophelia, but came to a rude awakening while standing on the other side of her door.
In the meantime he was nominated for an Oscar award but no-one could find him.
I won't say more, but I really enjoyed this story except for a few flimsy bits, such as when he took three homeless men to his co-star's mansion to prove he was an actor who knew her. Climbing over the gate, entering through the back door and robbing the refrigerator before being discovered by the naked snooty female lead and producer seemed very far-fetched. Apart from that, the story was fun. I could not help enjoying the very humble Warren.
July 31, 2025
No one is ever an Extra
Warren August lives on the street and everyday he tries to survive with whatever means is necessary. One day he just happens to notice a buffet of food being put out on the other side of a fence. He decides to break in and finds himself being taken as an extra on a movie set. He meets different people along the way but the one that catches his eye first is Bridget Peterson. She is a nice midwestern girl who moved to Hollywood to try to make it big in the movies. She schools Warren on where he is and what to do. When he is bumped up from the crowd scenes to an undercover cop with lines he falls for the normal trap of Hollywood. After the last take of the movie and he is ceremoniously dumped out on the streets he figures he needs to go back to the beginning to get his life right. He sets out on an adventure to home in New Orleans and on the way meets people who care about him in ways he didn’t realize. He gets to his destination but decides that what he wanted isn’t really what he wants and that he has lost the thing he wants, Bridget. Meanwhile Bridget after hearing something from a cohort of Extra’s decided to leave town and go back home to take part in some play. But when that play finally closes she realizes she needs to get back to Hollywood and claim what she wants the most, Warren, if she can find him. This love story is full of characters that you wonder what is life really like on the streets and what does happen to people who seem to not want to get out of their own way.
Warren August lives on the street and everyday he tries to survive with whatever means is necessary. One day he just happens to notice a buffet of food being put out on the other side of a fence. He decides to break in and finds himself being taken as an extra on a movie set. He meets different people along the way but the one that catches his eye first is Bridget Peterson. She is a nice midwestern girl who moved to Hollywood to try to make it big in the movies. She schools Warren on where he is and what to do. When he is bumped up from the crowd scenes to an undercover cop with lines he falls for the normal trap of Hollywood. After the last take of the movie and he is ceremoniously dumped out on the streets he figures he needs to go back to the beginning to get his life right. He sets out on an adventure to home in New Orleans and on the way meets people who care about him in ways he didn’t realize. He gets to his destination but decides that what he wanted isn’t really what he wants and that he has lost the thing he wants, Bridget. Meanwhile Bridget after hearing something from a cohort of Extra’s decided to leave town and go back home to take part in some play. But when that play finally closes she realizes she needs to get back to Hollywood and claim what she wants the most, Warren, if she can find him. This love story is full of characters that you wonder what is life really like on the streets and what does happen to people who seem to not want to get out of their own way.
July 31, 2025
Warren August lives on the street and everyday he tries to survive with whatever means is necessary. One day he just happens to notice a buffet of food being put out on the other side of a fence. He decides to break in and finds himself being taken as an extra on a movie set. He meets different people along the way but the one that catches his eye first is Bridget Peterson. She is a nice midwestern girl who moved to Hollywood to try to make it big in the movies. She schools Warren on where he is and what to do. When he is bumped up from the crowd scenes to an undercover cop with lines he falls for the normal trap of Hollywood. After the last take of the movie and he is ceremoniously dumped out on the streets he figures he needs to go back to the beginning to get his life right. He sets out on an adventure to home in New Orleans and on the way meets people who care about him in ways he didn’t realize. He gets to his destination but decides that what he wanted isn’t really what he wants and that he has lost the thing he wants, Bridget. Meanwhile Bridget after hearing something from a cohort of Extra’s decided to leave town and go back home to take part in some play. But when that play finally closes she realizes she needs to get back to Hollywood and claim what she wants the most, Warren, if she can find him. This love story is full of characters that you wonder what is life really like on the streets and what does happen to people who seem to not want to get out of their own way.
February 15, 2024
I read that this book would take 6hours, 30 minutes. The story kept me me interested ftom the moment I started reading it. The book's title is The Extra: A Bachelor Series Prequel. However, I had to double-check that I was reading the correct book because when I opened it the title is Sweet Ophelia. Ophelia is the woman that Warren August was in love with. Warren is homeless man winds-up as extra on the movie set. He snuck into the movie set because he saw a spread of food, and he was starving. He was caught by the security guards and was being thrown out when the director Kaplan came outside and said that Warren was an extra. He told Warren to get "Back inside. Take my place. Not to give much spoilers, Bridget another extra on the set befriends Warren letting him know that one gets paid for being an extra, plus there's all you can eat food when there's a break. Bridget cares for Warren and tries to help him. Warren keeps coming back to set. He is giving an acting part, which turns his life around. However, in the back of his mind is Ophelia, his high-school sweetheart.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and kept wondering why he was no longer with Ophelia.
I also wondered how and why he became homeless. He also played the saxophone very well.
This was a quick read for me, and read it within 3 hours.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and kept wondering why he was no longer with Ophelia.
I also wondered how and why he became homeless. He also played the saxophone very well.
This was a quick read for me, and read it within 3 hours.
July 10, 2019
“Now, [Warren] was just another homeless person, struggling to survive on the streets of Hollywood.” (1) Bridgette was a struggling wanna-be actress, and, although she’s making a decent wage working as an extra, she starts to feel like she’ll never make it in the industry.
When Warren walks onto the set, they confuse him for an extra. Suddenly, he’s casted in a role. Turns out that Warren was a natural actor, and Bridgette wants to help him understand the biz. As the two get closer, they realize their feelings for each other run deeper than they thought.
Story was witty and well-written. It explores the true life of a Hollywood extra with a vivid portrayal of the painted and masked L.A. scene. The book was good, but it starts to lag about half way through. It’s a decent read.
When Warren walks onto the set, they confuse him for an extra. Suddenly, he’s casted in a role. Turns out that Warren was a natural actor, and Bridgette wants to help him understand the biz. As the two get closer, they realize their feelings for each other run deeper than they thought.
Story was witty and well-written. It explores the true life of a Hollywood extra with a vivid portrayal of the painted and masked L.A. scene. The book was good, but it starts to lag about half way through. It’s a decent read.
December 19, 2019
Romance only if you squint at it in the eright away
I think this started off well, but it went of course. The author filled this with rambling nonsensical actions from the rapidly anjoying hero while the romantic heroine did her best in trying to portray herself as a wet hen. Wouldn't recommend it
I think this started off well, but it went of course. The author filled this with rambling nonsensical actions from the rapidly anjoying hero while the romantic heroine did her best in trying to portray herself as a wet hen. Wouldn't recommend it
July 12, 2019
A very sweet romance!
Loved the storyline in this one! Brings home the bleakness of war and lost love. Really enjoyed the homeless guys sending the poor reporter in a goose chase! Great book!
Loved the storyline in this one! Brings home the bleakness of war and lost love. Really enjoyed the homeless guys sending the poor reporter in a goose chase! Great book!
July 29, 2017
The Extra
Absolutely, positively loved the book. One's viewpoint on love changes on maturity and experience when looking at a past love. Good reading. So glad I found this author.
Absolutely, positively loved the book. One's viewpoint on love changes on maturity and experience when looking at a past love. Good reading. So glad I found this author.
February 8, 2019
Ok, but not well written
I did make it through the full book. The story was okay. The writing and editing were not very well done. Not worth my time.
I did make it through the full book. The story was okay. The writing and editing were not very well done. Not worth my time.
November 24, 2011
When I received this book for review it was first entitled Sweet Ophelia and the Tinseltown Blues and not what it is now, which is just Sweet Ophelia and it also had a totally different cover, which was amazing by the way, and not the one we see today. With that being said, the changes don't really matter so much as the story, which I might add, was incredible.
Upon first inspection I wasn't really sure what to make of this story but once I started I was amazed at how badly I was hooked to it. This isn't my first rodeo with an indie author so I know they can surprise you most of the time but what I got from this story I was so not ready for. I wasn't ready for how strongly I would feel about Warren and Bridget. I'm sure you thought I was going to say Ophelia didn't you? Ophelia, in my opinion, is just a red herring made to seem more important than the real issue which is, it is never too late to turn your life around and find true happiness and/or bliss. When the story starts Warren is down on his luck and homeless. Never sure if he will be sleeping in a shelter or out on the street. Then shortly thereafter we meet Bridget an actress hoping for the next big break. A girl from a somewhat small town who is being swallowed up by the bright lights of L.A. and just not catching the "big" break she needs to succeed.
As the story progresses Warren and Bridget's lives begin to intersect and entwine in an unexpected and amusing way. Warren's luck begins to turn around while Bridget's is at a sort of stand still. Warren goes from being homeless with few friends to a productive member of society trying to re-find his place in the world and having a hard time trying to merge his two different lives he's been leading. While on this new journey Warren and Bridget, at times, get their wires crossed, which in turn, makes them seem to doubt their budding feelings for each other.
This story is a sort of comedy of errors which I totally loved. It also had me so rooting for this unlikely couple while hanging on to the edge of my seat. There is so much more I want to say but it would so ruin the end and that is something you really need to uncover for yourself. I was totally invested in the outcome of this story and this couple. I really can't sing the praises of this book enough. It truly was an amazing ride and I am so glad I had a ticket. On a scale from 1-10 I give Sweet Ophelia a 20. Yes, yes I know off the scale and all but Sweet Ophelia is truly one of those stories that everyone really needs to read for themselves and spread the word about. If you believe in true love, redemption, finding oneself, and comedic twists then Sweet Ophelia is the book for you. I really do encourage EVERYONE to pick up a copy and discover how addictive Sweet Ophelia can be.
Upon first inspection I wasn't really sure what to make of this story but once I started I was amazed at how badly I was hooked to it. This isn't my first rodeo with an indie author so I know they can surprise you most of the time but what I got from this story I was so not ready for. I wasn't ready for how strongly I would feel about Warren and Bridget. I'm sure you thought I was going to say Ophelia didn't you? Ophelia, in my opinion, is just a red herring made to seem more important than the real issue which is, it is never too late to turn your life around and find true happiness and/or bliss. When the story starts Warren is down on his luck and homeless. Never sure if he will be sleeping in a shelter or out on the street. Then shortly thereafter we meet Bridget an actress hoping for the next big break. A girl from a somewhat small town who is being swallowed up by the bright lights of L.A. and just not catching the "big" break she needs to succeed.
As the story progresses Warren and Bridget's lives begin to intersect and entwine in an unexpected and amusing way. Warren's luck begins to turn around while Bridget's is at a sort of stand still. Warren goes from being homeless with few friends to a productive member of society trying to re-find his place in the world and having a hard time trying to merge his two different lives he's been leading. While on this new journey Warren and Bridget, at times, get their wires crossed, which in turn, makes them seem to doubt their budding feelings for each other.
This story is a sort of comedy of errors which I totally loved. It also had me so rooting for this unlikely couple while hanging on to the edge of my seat. There is so much more I want to say but it would so ruin the end and that is something you really need to uncover for yourself. I was totally invested in the outcome of this story and this couple. I really can't sing the praises of this book enough. It truly was an amazing ride and I am so glad I had a ticket. On a scale from 1-10 I give Sweet Ophelia a 20. Yes, yes I know off the scale and all but Sweet Ophelia is truly one of those stories that everyone really needs to read for themselves and spread the word about. If you believe in true love, redemption, finding oneself, and comedic twists then Sweet Ophelia is the book for you. I really do encourage EVERYONE to pick up a copy and discover how addictive Sweet Ophelia can be.
October 27, 2011
This is a sweet, romantic story. It begins in Warren's world, as the homeless man searches through trash cans for food and plays his sax for money. Then it takes us into the Hollywood scene when he crashes a movie shoot set for the free food. Mistaken as an extra, he finds himself in the company of other bit players, including Bridget, an aspiring actress from St. Louis. She isn't sure she'll make it but she's a pushover for strays and takes him under her wing.
Warren is an appealing hero. He's still mourning the loss of his fiancee Ophelia (from the title) to another man. But Bridget brings out his best qualities and he's drawn to her while feeling unfaithful to Ophelia. He ends up being picked to say a line in the movie, much to the despair of extras who've waited months for their chance. Bur Bridget is only happy for him.
From there, he keeps going up. Until the inevitable fall. And Warren must make some hard choices.
This is a really neat romance and cute book. I would have given it four stars except that the POV wandered and threw me out of the story. Still, it's certainly worth reading for anyone who likes a light, no expletives-gore-murders, type of story.
Warren is an appealing hero. He's still mourning the loss of his fiancee Ophelia (from the title) to another man. But Bridget brings out his best qualities and he's drawn to her while feeling unfaithful to Ophelia. He ends up being picked to say a line in the movie, much to the despair of extras who've waited months for their chance. Bur Bridget is only happy for him.
From there, he keeps going up. Until the inevitable fall. And Warren must make some hard choices.
This is a really neat romance and cute book. I would have given it four stars except that the POV wandered and threw me out of the story. Still, it's certainly worth reading for anyone who likes a light, no expletives-gore-murders, type of story.
November 13, 2011
Sometimes one just has to take a chance. That is what both the main characters in this story tell each other at different points. That is what I chose to do when I downloaded this book on a whim.
I am so glad I did. Sweet Ophelia is a delightful story about a man that literally goes from the gutter to actor in one eventful day. And from then on one is left wondering with everyone else how he got to where he was and how far he would go. It is also the story of a young girl come to Hollywood to fulfill her acting dreams. She plays the extra on the set wondering if and when her break will come. Their stories join together when the heroine performs an act of kindness to a man off the street just looking for a decent meal. Eventually the past catches up with the hero and he must deal with it while losing his chance with the girl and realizing it when it was too late.
The main characters were great and the supporting characters were hilarious at times. I found myself cheering both the main characters toward their goals.
This was a good read with its poignant times to deal with serious issues and humorous moments that had me laughing out loud.
Enjoy!
I am so glad I did. Sweet Ophelia is a delightful story about a man that literally goes from the gutter to actor in one eventful day. And from then on one is left wondering with everyone else how he got to where he was and how far he would go. It is also the story of a young girl come to Hollywood to fulfill her acting dreams. She plays the extra on the set wondering if and when her break will come. Their stories join together when the heroine performs an act of kindness to a man off the street just looking for a decent meal. Eventually the past catches up with the hero and he must deal with it while losing his chance with the girl and realizing it when it was too late.
The main characters were great and the supporting characters were hilarious at times. I found myself cheering both the main characters toward their goals.
This was a good read with its poignant times to deal with serious issues and humorous moments that had me laughing out loud.
Enjoy!
January 1, 2012
Stumbled onto this sweet, pleasing little sparkly stone when it was free for the Kindle. No smoky hot love scenes here, but plenty of self-redemption and friendship and one of those "rags to riches while maintaining one's humbleness" stories. Plot: Homeless stunningly attractive Warren finds himself as an extra in a mobster movie and accidentally becomes a star with the help of a cute extra who is an aspiring actress. But his demons quickly come back to haunt him and put his budding acting career and romance with heroine in danger.
Caveat: The title is completely misleading. Ophelia is not a main character, or even much of a supporting character.
Also, Rosenberg does a nice job fleshing out Warren's past, but it happens much too suddenly, and is resolved just as quickly. Clearly, one needs to suspend disbelief as well concerning Warren's rise to fame. I appreciate that the author didn't use predictable plot points and tried to stay close to real emotions when he did stretch reality.
Caveat: The title is completely misleading. Ophelia is not a main character, or even much of a supporting character.
Also, Rosenberg does a nice job fleshing out Warren's past, but it happens much too suddenly, and is resolved just as quickly. Clearly, one needs to suspend disbelief as well concerning Warren's rise to fame. I appreciate that the author didn't use predictable plot points and tried to stay close to real emotions when he did stretch reality.
October 27, 2011
Sweet Ophelia is an enchanting and fun read. I was captivated from the beginning. The character building was done exquisitely. The principle character is Warren August, a saxophone playing despondent homeless man struggling to survive in Hollywood. The secondary characters inhabit the backdrop of the novel and help bring the story alive.
In pursuit of food, Warren finds himself filching a meal from a catered meal table for extras on a movie production set and is mistakenly swept into the production. A second set of companions/characters are encountered and well developed. Among these is Bridget who is there to help Warren through the many convolutions in the story.
This is the first book I have read of Kenneth Rosenberg, and it was a totally entertaining and captivating. I couldn't put it down until finished. I would definitely recommend this book.
In pursuit of food, Warren finds himself filching a meal from a catered meal table for extras on a movie production set and is mistakenly swept into the production. A second set of companions/characters are encountered and well developed. Among these is Bridget who is there to help Warren through the many convolutions in the story.
This is the first book I have read of Kenneth Rosenberg, and it was a totally entertaining and captivating. I couldn't put it down until finished. I would definitely recommend this book.
December 1, 2012
Why this was the book's title, I don't understand. Ophelia had the smallest role in my opinion so after I finished the book, I had to double check the title again.
If there was just a tiny bit of promise for the story, it got lost altogether in its too abrupt ending. Yes, Warren made it alright; but what about his street buddies? Between these homeless men and Ophelia, they were more deserving of the title role. It's so unfair that even if the story focused on their way of life in a major way, they seem to have been forgotten, lost in the story; very much like the way most of their real-life counterparts are ignored.
It was a quick read...and there were good bits, but they got overshadowed by the bad.
The author has got another book...I might check it out, but only if it's free.
If there was just a tiny bit of promise for the story, it got lost altogether in its too abrupt ending. Yes, Warren made it alright; but what about his street buddies? Between these homeless men and Ophelia, they were more deserving of the title role. It's so unfair that even if the story focused on their way of life in a major way, they seem to have been forgotten, lost in the story; very much like the way most of their real-life counterparts are ignored.
It was a quick read...and there were good bits, but they got overshadowed by the bad.
The author has got another book...I might check it out, but only if it's free.
January 10, 2012
This book was offered free on Kindle... I read alot so the price is right. We'll see, it doesnt sound like I am going to love it, but it may be a light fun read.
This was a fun, light easy read. I enjoyed it, and particularly liked that although it was a "romance", it was clean. (I am no prude but I dislike detailed sexual exploits in novels, I find them unnecessary to the plot, honestly.) Try it, it was kind of fun, and the Kindle price is right!
This was a fun, light easy read. I enjoyed it, and particularly liked that although it was a "romance", it was clean. (I am no prude but I dislike detailed sexual exploits in novels, I find them unnecessary to the plot, honestly.) Try it, it was kind of fun, and the Kindle price is right!
December 31, 2012
This was a sweet story. I don't recall that many funny parts, and I certainly wouldn't call it a comedy. There were scenes that tried to be funny, such as when the hero was standing in the street yelling...something that was supposed to be funny... I don't even remember. The romance is sweet, though, and the author did a good job of showing us both characters' struggles to find themselves and believe in their love.
February 21, 2012
Sweet light story which easily held my interest. A little star-crossed romance which, of course, is resolved in the end but the road to the end takes a few twists and turns which made it a bit more interesting. If you're looking for a light, quick, read with a bit of romance, then read this one.
January 25, 2012
A quick read, but the title and the cover are a bit misleading... it's not about a girl named Ophelia, she is just a side story. Free book on amazon, so I can't really say much else. It was worth $0.00 and a bit more.
October 27, 2011
Free on the Kindle
November 15, 2011
what a brilliant book i,ve just finished a must for every reader
August 23, 2012
Was a free kindle book. Wonderful read!
April 12, 2015
Ebook
Unusual story, not the expected storyline. Homeless, war veteran, nice girl, old love and movie stars make this a unique read.
Unusual story, not the expected storyline. Homeless, war veteran, nice girl, old love and movie stars make this a unique read.
December 1, 2011
Very entertaining for a free kindle book.
January 19, 2012
Well.
If boredom had a name Sweet Ophelia would be its name.
If boredom had a name Sweet Ophelia would be its name.
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