Wrong With You

by Andy Curwin

This is the part where the hook is supposed to be. There is no place in this little square to put pictures, just to type, so there is no way to be clever and put a little picture of a hook. Great, you are two sentences down and have no description of the book. Really, most people have stopped reading by now and have decided to buy something else. Can you blame them? If this were done right, you would be explaining how this book is humorous and clever and will make the reader feel good about themselves. But now the word clever has been used twice already. That will make anyone reading this think that the writer is not creative enough to think of another word for clever. This is not going well. Maybe downplaying how awesome this book is is the way to go. Can the word “is” be used twice in a row in the same sentence? If expectations are low, then everyone will think that a book is even better. The problem with low expectations is that maybe they will be set so low that nobody will bother to read at all.
How many sentences is this without a hook? This description is not what people want. They want to know that the plot revolves around you. You are doing a great job. Now, not only does nobody want to read this book, but now they all think that they have their own personal stalker. Why not explain how this is written in the 2nd person, and that the you is not based upon staring into the readers windows, but used as a device to make reading Wrong With Your more enjoyable. Whatever you do, do not say that this is a first novel. Seriously, who wants to read someone’s first novel? Maybe after running a couple of hits up the charts, people might go back to read a first novel. But how likely is that? Maybe there are some cool people out there that want to say, "I read Wrong With You when it first came out." Those people don't exist except in your twisted head.
This would be a good time to just give up on the description. Nobody has read this far. If they have they just might be the type to read the actual book. They probably would like it if they did. If you are still reading this, why not give Wrong With You a try. You can't just come out and tell people to get your book. This is ridiculous.

155 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2011

Reviews

[Kathy Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adult Angst

This was possibly the most messed up, yet strangely poignant books I have ever read. Were he alive, I think James Joyce might have loved it!

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

The easy way to rate this book is 21 ACROSS 5 - letters. But that is not the truth. From the book description to the end of the story, the uniqueness of this story had me hooked. Not really sure what that says about me. As an aspiring author, I thought I could get some pointers on writing a book. Actually, I think I got a few good ones. The characters were quite a mixture of eclectic people. Some were in and out quickly, others stuck around for awhile. Some will probably be with me for a while, thank you Achilles. We never learn his or her names, but their story made me laugh, shake my head, and yes, even shed a tear. While the writing style was a little different, it does grow on you, the story was wonderful.

[Mike Budzik · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you don't enjoy the book's description, don't bother with this book. The story picks up in the second half.