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The Sheeple
Bucky is smarter than the average sheep. He is destined to become leader of his flock, which lives peacefully on the idyllic hills of California's Central Coast.
When Bucky learns an awful secret, he attempts to warn the sheep of his flock of the true intentions of the shepherd and the dog who watch over them. But the sheep think and speak in simple sheepisms and are unable to accept or believe what he has to tell them.
One old ram, the black sheep of the flock, believes him. He tells young Bucky of a mythical ram named Zeus and his flock of wild sheep who live in freedom on Liberty Mountain. The two sheep must decide whether to remain with the flock or escape. The decision is made and they set out into the wild in search of Zeus and his wild sheep. A harrowing odyssey ensues.
Gus Flory's THE SHEEPLE is an epic tale of adventure sure to capture the imagination of the young and not so young alike.
When Bucky learns an awful secret, he attempts to warn the sheep of his flock of the true intentions of the shepherd and the dog who watch over them. But the sheep think and speak in simple sheepisms and are unable to accept or believe what he has to tell them.
One old ram, the black sheep of the flock, believes him. He tells young Bucky of a mythical ram named Zeus and his flock of wild sheep who live in freedom on Liberty Mountain. The two sheep must decide whether to remain with the flock or escape. The decision is made and they set out into the wild in search of Zeus and his wild sheep. A harrowing odyssey ensues.
Gus Flory's THE SHEEPLE is an epic tale of adventure sure to capture the imagination of the young and not so young alike.
250 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2017
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June 22, 2017
Wow.
This was an amazing story. Imagine! Following the sheep as they went about their daily business. Finding out some sheep are smarter than others. How they think, and what they feel. It's a story of friendship, love and perseverance. It was so real, I surprised myself when it was over, and I realized I'd been reading about sheep. Just...wow.
This was an amazing story. Imagine! Following the sheep as they went about their daily business. Finding out some sheep are smarter than others. How they think, and what they feel. It's a story of friendship, love and perseverance. It was so real, I surprised myself when it was over, and I realized I'd been reading about sheep. Just...wow.
June 26, 2017
I wasn`t exactly sure what I was getting myself into when I chose this story, but when reading the previews I immediately thought of "Watership Down" which I read about 50 years ago. Never forgot it, loved every moment I spent reading it. So that was partly why I chose this story. I`m glad I did.
This is a beautifully written story about one adventurous ram lamb who feels the need to strike out, leave the flock and with an elderly ram friend as his sidekick they go in search of freedom. There is danger all about them, but they press on.
I was terrified how this story might end, and although there were mishaps and suffering, the writer gave us a lovely ending. Everything is not perfect, but as close to it as it could be. Do I recommend it? Most definitely!
This is a beautifully written story about one adventurous ram lamb who feels the need to strike out, leave the flock and with an elderly ram friend as his sidekick they go in search of freedom. There is danger all about them, but they press on.
I was terrified how this story might end, and although there were mishaps and suffering, the writer gave us a lovely ending. Everything is not perfect, but as close to it as it could be. Do I recommend it? Most definitely!
August 26, 2020
I won this book in a goodreads Giveaway a few years back. Just got around to reading it, and I really liked it, I found it flowed well and an easy read, I read it in two sittings. The Main Character is Bucky a Ram and it basically follows his life. Maybe I should add that Bucky is not an ordinary Sheep, he does not follow the herd.
At the start it did remind me a bit of Animal Farm, which I read many years ago, but has the book progressed it reminded me more of Babe.
The Sheeple, Bucky in particular is more of a Sheep that thinks like a person - rather than a Person who thinks like a Sheep. Be careful when you read it, If you're not vegetarian you could well become one!
The only down side is I wish it was longer! I want to know what happens next. I have put it on my keep shelf because in a few years I would like to read again.
At the start it did remind me a bit of Animal Farm, which I read many years ago, but has the book progressed it reminded me more of Babe.
The Sheeple, Bucky in particular is more of a Sheep that thinks like a person - rather than a Person who thinks like a Sheep. Be careful when you read it, If you're not vegetarian you could well become one!
The only down side is I wish it was longer! I want to know what happens next. I have put it on my keep shelf because in a few years I would like to read again.
June 7, 2017
Interesting perspective, enjoyed the simple writing style.
For the love of God, it's CONCRETE... "cement" is the powder that glues the concrete together. And, using a shotgun to butcher would make a horrible mess of things... :-)
But completely enjoyable, loved the characters... and their names, couldn't wait to see what Bucky would do next.
Didn't have to get lost in the possible metaphors... just a good hero odyssey.
Also interesting to me, having motorcycled Nacimiento-Furguson Road, near Big Sur, many times, my bet, Bucky lived somewhere between Fort Hunter Liggett Military Base and Cal Hwy 1; and "Liberty Mountain" might be a nearby, well known peak in the area, overlooking the Pacific.
Good read, Gus!!
For the love of God, it's CONCRETE... "cement" is the powder that glues the concrete together. And, using a shotgun to butcher would make a horrible mess of things... :-)
But completely enjoyable, loved the characters... and their names, couldn't wait to see what Bucky would do next.
Didn't have to get lost in the possible metaphors... just a good hero odyssey.
Also interesting to me, having motorcycled Nacimiento-Furguson Road, near Big Sur, many times, my bet, Bucky lived somewhere between Fort Hunter Liggett Military Base and Cal Hwy 1; and "Liberty Mountain" might be a nearby, well known peak in the area, overlooking the Pacific.
Good read, Gus!!
January 16, 2018
This was a good story. I enjoyed the sheep, but I kept getting the nagging feeling that this was a political story. If it was intended for that purpose, I am glad both sides were shown.
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