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The World of Ralph Pincus #1
Ralph Pincus, Occultist Extraordinaire
This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00KF6PVR6
Christians, you have a new savior.
Don't worry. This one's Jewish too.
And his name is Ralph Pincus.
Ralph joins forces with an evangelical sorcerer and a vampire in order to save the world. The reluctant trio must learn the truth before time runs out: Why does destiny's invitation sound like the garbled death rattle of a child murderer? What is the secret shame of all good vampires? What is a viable online revenue stream for zombie exploitation? Why are all the sorrows of the world contained in the single tear of a gay unicorn?
All those questions and more will be answered as a Jewish guy saves Christmas.
This book includes both Book 1: The Introductions and Book 2: The King, The Virgin, and The Fool, available separately as ebooks.
Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content and graphic language. It is not intended to be read by anyone under the age of 18.
Christians, you have a new savior.
Don't worry. This one's Jewish too.
And his name is Ralph Pincus.
Ralph joins forces with an evangelical sorcerer and a vampire in order to save the world. The reluctant trio must learn the truth before time runs out: Why does destiny's invitation sound like the garbled death rattle of a child murderer? What is the secret shame of all good vampires? What is a viable online revenue stream for zombie exploitation? Why are all the sorrows of the world contained in the single tear of a gay unicorn?
All those questions and more will be answered as a Jewish guy saves Christmas.
This book includes both Book 1: The Introductions and Book 2: The King, The Virgin, and The Fool, available separately as ebooks.
Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content and graphic language. It is not intended to be read by anyone under the age of 18.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2013
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September 12, 2014
Shocking is an understatement—this is borderline brilliant, vulgar humor.
RALPH PINCUS, OCCULTIST EXTRORDINARE is a fun adventure about the modern man that doesn’t seem to meet the general standard set by society. Ralph Abner Pincus is a grown man. A self-described “Jew with a receding hairline” and one exceptional quality, he’s “the only Jewish person in a room.” It seems that Ralph has exactly zero redeeming qualities in the beginning, he’s the type of man who might find himself reading a Nicholas Sparks novel while cutting the heads off of some little girl’s Barbie dolls. This changes, when Ralph is faced with some difficult decisions—should he collaborate with an evangelical sorcerer and a good vampire in order to make the world a better place? During this unusual jaunt, Ralph Pincus will become another Jewish Savior, yet somehow, this character is not as cliché as the other guy.
This book is quite funny; it requires an inappropriate sense of humor and major suspension of disbelief to get into the story. It seems Marcus Lambert is making a name for himself with this satirical look at the lifestyle of individuals with a deep sense of faith, and his writing probably isn’t for everybody. The author’s odd, playful look at life is intriguing.
RALPH PINCUS, OCCULTIST EXTRORDINARE is a fun adventure about the modern man that doesn’t seem to meet the general standard set by society. Ralph Abner Pincus is a grown man. A self-described “Jew with a receding hairline” and one exceptional quality, he’s “the only Jewish person in a room.” It seems that Ralph has exactly zero redeeming qualities in the beginning, he’s the type of man who might find himself reading a Nicholas Sparks novel while cutting the heads off of some little girl’s Barbie dolls. This changes, when Ralph is faced with some difficult decisions—should he collaborate with an evangelical sorcerer and a good vampire in order to make the world a better place? During this unusual jaunt, Ralph Pincus will become another Jewish Savior, yet somehow, this character is not as cliché as the other guy.
This book is quite funny; it requires an inappropriate sense of humor and major suspension of disbelief to get into the story. It seems Marcus Lambert is making a name for himself with this satirical look at the lifestyle of individuals with a deep sense of faith, and his writing probably isn’t for everybody. The author’s odd, playful look at life is intriguing.
December 27, 2017
WTF?
Ok, I can roll with some literary license and disregard for established formats. I can roll with fantastical creatures and supernatural situations. But when I can't finish a book because I can't figure out the basic premise of the storyline, why the main characters are doing what they're doing, the relevance of any of it...this book is all over the place. I gave up 75% of the way through....usually, if I'm this close to the end, I'll stick it out in the hope all will be explained. I hold no such hope for this one--to say it is disjointed to the point of incomprehensible is the best I can offer. No transitions. No exposition. We're supposed to read the chapter names per the writer to better understand the story progression...they didn't help or make sense, either. If you enjoy being kept in the dark while the writer plays mind f##k that only he understands and calls it a book, this is the one for you. I'm personally pissed off that it wasted my time, the most redeeming feature was it was free.
Ok, I can roll with some literary license and disregard for established formats. I can roll with fantastical creatures and supernatural situations. But when I can't finish a book because I can't figure out the basic premise of the storyline, why the main characters are doing what they're doing, the relevance of any of it...this book is all over the place. I gave up 75% of the way through....usually, if I'm this close to the end, I'll stick it out in the hope all will be explained. I hold no such hope for this one--to say it is disjointed to the point of incomprehensible is the best I can offer. No transitions. No exposition. We're supposed to read the chapter names per the writer to better understand the story progression...they didn't help or make sense, either. If you enjoy being kept in the dark while the writer plays mind f##k that only he understands and calls it a book, this is the one for you. I'm personally pissed off that it wasted my time, the most redeeming feature was it was free.
January 15, 2021
There’s more to the world than meets the eye, but you’re not likely to be drawn in to the weirdness like Ralph is in Marcus Lambert’s Ralph Pincus, Occultist Extraordinaire.
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Ralph Pincus is a relatively ordinary guy, all things considered, who lives with a roommate, dealing with the associated frustrations and lack of privacy. When he ventures beyond his apartment and his attractive neighbor appears to be in trouble, Ralph intervenes but soon finds himself in a different understanding of world than he’s accustomed to. Suddenly in the midst of a low-key battle to save the world, and Christmas, Ralph unwittingly assists an evangelical sorcerer and a vampire as they work to unravel the origins of the strange events they encounter.
Presenting a wide array of supernatural beings, this story provides a cursory introduction to an intriguingly wild world and cast of characters who have grandiose adventures while aiming to thwart some nefarious plans. The narrative style is quite direct while holding nothing back, with some descriptions that are quite adult and may still be a tad shocking for some readers; there are Editor’s notes occasionally throughout the text to clarify or comment upon certain points, which lends a kind of meta element to the narrative. The story, as a whole was rather entertaining, with humorous asides that provided some levity to the otherwise darker implications behind some inciting action, though it did feel rather choppy while it roved between different characters and scenarios as the world was getting drawn together; perhaps as part of a larger series of stories a greater continuity is achieved but this portion read as if you were thrust in the middle of a few different, disjointed stories that happened to get shoved together to create one.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Ralph Pincus is a relatively ordinary guy, all things considered, who lives with a roommate, dealing with the associated frustrations and lack of privacy. When he ventures beyond his apartment and his attractive neighbor appears to be in trouble, Ralph intervenes but soon finds himself in a different understanding of world than he’s accustomed to. Suddenly in the midst of a low-key battle to save the world, and Christmas, Ralph unwittingly assists an evangelical sorcerer and a vampire as they work to unravel the origins of the strange events they encounter.
Presenting a wide array of supernatural beings, this story provides a cursory introduction to an intriguingly wild world and cast of characters who have grandiose adventures while aiming to thwart some nefarious plans. The narrative style is quite direct while holding nothing back, with some descriptions that are quite adult and may still be a tad shocking for some readers; there are Editor’s notes occasionally throughout the text to clarify or comment upon certain points, which lends a kind of meta element to the narrative. The story, as a whole was rather entertaining, with humorous asides that provided some levity to the otherwise darker implications behind some inciting action, though it did feel rather choppy while it roved between different characters and scenarios as the world was getting drawn together; perhaps as part of a larger series of stories a greater continuity is achieved but this portion read as if you were thrust in the middle of a few different, disjointed stories that happened to get shoved together to create one.
June 7, 2018
This had to be one of the strangest and weirdest books I have read, and I liked it, and found it to be a most fun and enjoyable reading ride. Marcus Lambert definitely has what has to be called an "unusual" view of the world as us "normal" people see it. Readers must know this book contains much graphic described violence and physical destruction, all of which is necessary to the story. It also contains a theme that might upset certain religious groups. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Hidden Gems.
December 23, 2017
Mature YA?
Ok. Couldn't really connect with characters. Hard to follow. Felt as though this book is part of a series and I'm coming in on the 4th book of a series of 5 books. Very immature moments. Think middle school gross out humor, that gets too gross and disgusting, for even that age group. I don't understand who the author thought of as her target audience. Way too many mature moments and words for YA, too immature for adults.
Ok. Couldn't really connect with characters. Hard to follow. Felt as though this book is part of a series and I'm coming in on the 4th book of a series of 5 books. Very immature moments. Think middle school gross out humor, that gets too gross and disgusting, for even that age group. I don't understand who the author thought of as her target audience. Way too many mature moments and words for YA, too immature for adults.
February 14, 2018
I kept finding myself thinking 'how high was the author when he wrote this? ' lol
March 6, 2017
Hilariously Warped & Twisted
If you have a warped sense of humor and can laugh at the craziness of our world, then this book is for you. This author pokes fun at the most basic issues in our lives, to poking at the various levels of our imaginations, specifically our fantasy creations. He does this with style and intelligence to create an interesting and well written book, that will keep you laughing even while you are pondering what is going to happen next. Although, I do wish it had been longer so that he could have expanded more on some of the characters. All in all, a good read and a good laugh.
If you have a warped sense of humor and can laugh at the craziness of our world, then this book is for you. This author pokes fun at the most basic issues in our lives, to poking at the various levels of our imaginations, specifically our fantasy creations. He does this with style and intelligence to create an interesting and well written book, that will keep you laughing even while you are pondering what is going to happen next. Although, I do wish it had been longer so that he could have expanded more on some of the characters. All in all, a good read and a good laugh.
June 15, 2014
I'm not great at reviews but here goes......I won this book in a good reads contest and the warning letter I received from the author along with the book kind of made me put it up on the shelf for awhile, but the letter also made my curiosity drive me completely insane. I finally decided to grab it off the shelf....and didn't regret one moment of it. Automatically, the book caught my attention there was a few parts in the book that made me laugh out loud. If you don't have an open mind and a sense of humor THIS book is not for you it does contain graphic language and gets in to great detail about things that might offend someone. I know a good book when I read one and this is one of them...I f you can set aside and disregard some of the content Ralph Pincus, Occultist Extraordinaire is a book worth reading.I enjoyed reading this book and will be one that stays on my shelf to reread....I look forward to reading more similar books written by Marcus Lambert!
February 17, 2016
First off, this is not the book you were expecting. Second, it is an incredibly racey and enticing story that keeps you guessing all the way till the end. I had a great time reading this book and would have read it in one sitting had I not been interrupted by sickness. Ralph Pincus gets caught up in a strange tale he didn't realize would take him for the ride of this life. Marcus writes as if he's sitting next to you telling you the story as he sees it. The random facts and editor notes add a little spice and drama as you wonder what part of the imagination he's going to lead you next. I recommend this book to anyone who wants an interesting and extraordinary read! I'm onto the next book, Wilbur The Gay Unicorn.
February 11, 2016
If you are the kind of person who reads a whole book in one sitting (I rarely do that myself, and didn't do that here, though I kinda wanted to), you'll rip right through this one. It comes with disclaimers, and yeah, it's got sex, violence, gore, and some non-conventional portrayals of Jesus, but really it's all pretty darn funny, and the disclaimers seemed unnecessary to me (or perhaps I'm just hard to shock these days). Once I grew accustomed to some jarring transitions I felt quite at home here really. It's not quite a five-star book but why quibble? I'm just ready for the next book, which I suspect will be over quickly and I'll want book three, and it's not out yet. Dammit.
March 6, 2017
Hilariously Warped & Twisted
If you have a warped sense of humor and can laugh at the craziness of our world, then this book is for you. This author pokes fun at the most basic issues in our lives, to poking at the various levels of our imaginations, specifically our fantasy creations. He does this with style and intelligence to create an interesting and well written book, that will keep you laughing even while you are pondering what is going to happen next. Although, I do wish it had been longer so that he could have expanded more on some of the characters. All in all, a good read and a good laugh.
If you have a warped sense of humor and can laugh at the craziness of our world, then this book is for you. This author pokes fun at the most basic issues in our lives, to poking at the various levels of our imaginations, specifically our fantasy creations. He does this with style and intelligence to create an interesting and well written book, that will keep you laughing even while you are pondering what is going to happen next. Although, I do wish it had been longer so that he could have expanded more on some of the characters. All in all, a good read and a good laugh.
April 1, 2015
This was not a bad book. There were parts that were funny, and the author had a sense of humor I liked. The description is maybe the best example. "Christians, you have a new savior. Don't worry. This one's Jewish too." made me laugh out loud
But I thought it needed a lot of work. Many scenes were tough to visualize what was happening (I thought the action, the surroundings were too light on showing). The characters mostly seemed "faceless", and they were introduced one after the other so it was tough to keep track. It didn't help that the point of view would shift).
But I thought it needed a lot of work. Many scenes were tough to visualize what was happening (I thought the action, the surroundings were too light on showing). The characters mostly seemed "faceless", and they were introduced one after the other so it was tough to keep track. It didn't help that the point of view would shift).
November 22, 2016
I attempted to read this but I just couldn't keep track of the characters with all the choppy sectioning. I suppose this is one of those stories where you just need to sit down for the afternoon and plow on thru it. Maybe I'll pick it up and try again another time.
Meh. I have too many other books to read.
Meh. I have too many other books to read.
September 12, 2014
I received my copy off of Goodreads First Reads. I wanted to like the book, but I just couldn't get into it. The writing didn't grip me. I normally like dark occult books, but I think it just didn't have that "is it real" feeling that I normally enjoy in occult books.
November 7, 2015
I wanted to like this book. By its description, it seemed like the sort of thing I'd want to read. Maybe it was intended as a parody of something I haven't read?
May 24, 2014
Trippin' balls.
January 11, 2021
Different and Strange
I didn’t love this book but I didn’t hate it either. Probably the most different, strange, and out there book I’ve ever read but definitely enjoyable.
I didn’t love this book but I didn’t hate it either. Probably the most different, strange, and out there book I’ve ever read but definitely enjoyable.
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