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Murphy’s Luck
Sometimes rotten luck is better than no luck at all.
Jinxed from birth with mystifying bad luck, Murphy Drummer hasn’t ventured beyond the safety of his backyard since he was a little boy. To remedy his loneliness, he became the master of a thousand hobbies and as amazing as his crazy luck.
When events demand that Murphy go in search of a new, luck-free sanctuary to spare the world from his puzzling disorder, his relentless whammy plows a riotous path of mayhem and miracles straight to Joy Daley—an incurable optimist who never forgot to thank her lucky stars. The comical, topsy-turvy effects from the collision of Lady Luck and Murphy’s jinx whimsically upends the lives of everyone in their orbit.
At first, Murphy’s victims question who he is—at last, they’ll be questioning who they aren’t.
If you like a fresh, feel-good story with lots of laughs and a dollop of mystery on top, then you’ll love Benjamin Laskin’s riotous novel.
Jinxed from birth with mystifying bad luck, Murphy Drummer hasn’t ventured beyond the safety of his backyard since he was a little boy. To remedy his loneliness, he became the master of a thousand hobbies and as amazing as his crazy luck.
When events demand that Murphy go in search of a new, luck-free sanctuary to spare the world from his puzzling disorder, his relentless whammy plows a riotous path of mayhem and miracles straight to Joy Daley—an incurable optimist who never forgot to thank her lucky stars. The comical, topsy-turvy effects from the collision of Lady Luck and Murphy’s jinx whimsically upends the lives of everyone in their orbit.
At first, Murphy’s victims question who he is—at last, they’ll be questioning who they aren’t.
If you like a fresh, feel-good story with lots of laughs and a dollop of mystery on top, then you’ll love Benjamin Laskin’s riotous novel.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2006
About the author
Benjamin Laskin
28 books28 followersBenjamin writes fun, genre-bending novels that inspire, uplift, and entertain. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, he has traveled widely and spent a large chunk of his adult life in Japan. He can now be found sauntering through the maze of narrow, stony alleyways in the ancient and legend-rich town of Safed, in Israel’s upper Galilee.
If you like original, life-affirming stories with characters who stay with you long after you’ve put down the book, please give one of his novels a try.
For more information, please visit his website at: www.benjaminlaskin.com.
If you like original, life-affirming stories with characters who stay with you long after you’ve put down the book, please give one of his novels a try.
For more information, please visit his website at: www.benjaminlaskin.com.
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August 18, 2015
If I had to sum this book up in one word, I'd use 'charming.' Quirky and fun also come to mind. A different sort of book from what I see today and normally read, I couldn't find a category for it. Sort of a contemporary romance with a dash of paranormal.
I don't do plot summaries, the blurbs do it better.
The characters are all adorable, the situations sweet and humorous. It was just a pleasant thing to spend a few hours with.
I don't do plot summaries, the blurbs do it better.
The characters are all adorable, the situations sweet and humorous. It was just a pleasant thing to spend a few hours with.
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May 5, 2022
Clever and cute, the kind of book I call a tweener, something I read in between things I have to think about just for a bit of no pressure relaxation.
July 29, 2016
The concept of this book is a cute one, but I was disappointed in the head hopping. It was sometimes unclear as to which character's point of view I was in and that made it very difficult to read. The author needs a good editor to go through this and it would be an even better book. Also, I think there were a few too many characters - so many that it was sometimes hard to keep track. I would have love to seen just a story between Murphy and Joy. All the other characters distracted me.
Parts of the work were well written though and I loved the dynamic between Murphy, his grandfather and his grandfather's friend. The description of Murphy's childhood home is excellent.
Parts of the work were well written though and I loved the dynamic between Murphy, his grandfather and his grandfather's friend. The description of Murphy's childhood home is excellent.
July 12, 2017
Murphy Drummer is a law of nature unto himself; a jinx par excellence, he magnifies Murphys Law into a physical maelstrom of destruction wherever he goes...which is basically nowhere.
Filled with puns, coincidences, and the kind of magic-laden screwball comedy reminiscent of films from the 40s; “Murphy’s Luck” is a well-written, enjoyable, fun read.
Filled with puns, coincidences, and the kind of magic-laden screwball comedy reminiscent of films from the 40s; “Murphy’s Luck” is a well-written, enjoyable, fun read.
July 4, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Murphy has absolutely no luck to speak of. It almost seems like every single bad thing in the universe has to happen to it.
The story is about how Murphy deals with it.
The story has no genre of its own, but it has elements of all genres put together and it is thoroughly entertaining as it puts together the wierd events happening in Murphy's life.
Murphy has absolutely no luck to speak of. It almost seems like every single bad thing in the universe has to happen to it.
The story is about how Murphy deals with it.
The story has no genre of its own, but it has elements of all genres put together and it is thoroughly entertaining as it puts together the wierd events happening in Murphy's life.
August 18, 2015
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” --Carl Jung (67)
Murphy Drummer seems to be bad luck on sneakers, the black cat that crosses your path, the mirror that shatters at your feet. In general, disaster follows whenever he's around. And it's been that way ever since he was a little kid.
Although you somewhat pity the poor boy, you also can't help but chuckle at all the bumbling catastrophes that happen. Too funny!
In a way and certainly on occasion, we all feel like Murphy--an outcast, a buffoon, a jinx, a pariah on society. But what makes Murphy so exceptional is not the bad luck he draws, but the unique talents he quickly absorbs, like speed-reading. Wow, he was a smart boy! Pretty soon, he becomes an expert linguist, an exceptional speller, a fast typist, a great musician, and a primo craftsman and builder. And that's how, ladies and gentlemen, he becomes the Hobby Guy.
Even though bad luck magically appears with Murphy, some good luck follows. At times, Murphy is able to prevent certain disasters, almost being able to foresee them before they happen like some clairvoyant. He was almost like a superhero. Cool! Of course, to us, it seems cool, but to a hard-headed philosopher like Murphy, it's all about the peace, harmony, and the "vibrations of the universe." Weirdo! I admit, I was a little put off by Murphy's "song" and the whole Xanadu "wax on, wax off" theory. C'mon, anybody would think that's a load of whooey. He was definitely a Forrest Gump--an introverted man-child with exceptional talents and a dry, alien personality.
Somehow Murphy intrigues and captures the attention of Joy, a dedicated journalist, and surrounding the odd, budding friendship between the two is a cast of reclusive characters sharing their sorrows, fears, and ambitions. Superstition and luck play a key role in the story, and readers will certainly enjoy seeing how these characters handle the events foretold by the enchanting tarot cards. You'll want to hang on to your rabbit's foot for this one.
A witty, plucky, and strange novel!
Murphy Drummer seems to be bad luck on sneakers, the black cat that crosses your path, the mirror that shatters at your feet. In general, disaster follows whenever he's around. And it's been that way ever since he was a little kid.
Although you somewhat pity the poor boy, you also can't help but chuckle at all the bumbling catastrophes that happen. Too funny!
In a way and certainly on occasion, we all feel like Murphy--an outcast, a buffoon, a jinx, a pariah on society. But what makes Murphy so exceptional is not the bad luck he draws, but the unique talents he quickly absorbs, like speed-reading. Wow, he was a smart boy! Pretty soon, he becomes an expert linguist, an exceptional speller, a fast typist, a great musician, and a primo craftsman and builder. And that's how, ladies and gentlemen, he becomes the Hobby Guy.
Even though bad luck magically appears with Murphy, some good luck follows. At times, Murphy is able to prevent certain disasters, almost being able to foresee them before they happen like some clairvoyant. He was almost like a superhero. Cool! Of course, to us, it seems cool, but to a hard-headed philosopher like Murphy, it's all about the peace, harmony, and the "vibrations of the universe." Weirdo! I admit, I was a little put off by Murphy's "song" and the whole Xanadu "wax on, wax off" theory. C'mon, anybody would think that's a load of whooey. He was definitely a Forrest Gump--an introverted man-child with exceptional talents and a dry, alien personality.
Somehow Murphy intrigues and captures the attention of Joy, a dedicated journalist, and surrounding the odd, budding friendship between the two is a cast of reclusive characters sharing their sorrows, fears, and ambitions. Superstition and luck play a key role in the story, and readers will certainly enjoy seeing how these characters handle the events foretold by the enchanting tarot cards. You'll want to hang on to your rabbit's foot for this one.
A witty, plucky, and strange novel!
February 13, 2023
This was a delightful book, for the most part. It features a human wrecking ball Murphy Drummer, whose entire life consists of disaster after disaster happening around him. People around him quickly associate him with all of the bad luck and they shun him, because of it. This causes Murphy to become a recluse, a virtual prisoner of his own home, in order to avoid causing calamities in his wake.
Fast forward quite a few years and Murphy is forced to leave home in order to try to start off somewhere else, where he will hopefully not inflict his "curse" on anyone else.
There are lots of interesting characters and they are fairly well differentiated. There is also a love interest for Murphy in the form of a newspaper reporter who catches on to the weird vibe associated with Murphy.
There is just enough turmoil and conflict to keep things interesting without things getting too frustrating, before the situation resolves in a satisfying conclusion.
The book is not perfect. We never really get an explanation for why things happen in the way they do. On the one hand, it seems clear that into every life, "a little rain must fall." But this does not explain the deluge and the figurative black clouds that follow the MC around. There are a couple of other minor points, but overall, this was just a nice cozy read.
It appears that there are more books and that this is only the first in a series. The book has a satisfying ending without cliffhangers and anyone who wants to can read this without needing to worry about reading the rest of the series if you are not inclined to do so. Kudos to the author for that. I will probably eventually check in on the other books, as this was a quick and fun read.
Fast forward quite a few years and Murphy is forced to leave home in order to try to start off somewhere else, where he will hopefully not inflict his "curse" on anyone else.
There are lots of interesting characters and they are fairly well differentiated. There is also a love interest for Murphy in the form of a newspaper reporter who catches on to the weird vibe associated with Murphy.
There is just enough turmoil and conflict to keep things interesting without things getting too frustrating, before the situation resolves in a satisfying conclusion.
The book is not perfect. We never really get an explanation for why things happen in the way they do. On the one hand, it seems clear that into every life, "a little rain must fall." But this does not explain the deluge and the figurative black clouds that follow the MC around. There are a couple of other minor points, but overall, this was just a nice cozy read.
It appears that there are more books and that this is only the first in a series. The book has a satisfying ending without cliffhangers and anyone who wants to can read this without needing to worry about reading the rest of the series if you are not inclined to do so. Kudos to the author for that. I will probably eventually check in on the other books, as this was a quick and fun read.
May 31, 2020
Life has issues
Murphy always thought he was responsible for other people's bad luck. Not realizing that luck is only for those who believe in it. Joy was disinterested in the life she thought she wanted with Parker. Parker though that Joy was meant for him but he gat a big awakening in the most unusual way. Freya was an artist and a tarot reader but she had doubters in one field and was hopeful with the other. Johnson just wanted things to go his way hoping that he got what he was sure he deserved. All these people made a connection without actually putting in the work it takes to get that connection. Things were helpful in many ways considering that both Murphy and Freya were responsible for everyone's else's happiness.
Murphy always thought he was responsible for other people's bad luck. Not realizing that luck is only for those who believe in it. Joy was disinterested in the life she thought she wanted with Parker. Parker though that Joy was meant for him but he gat a big awakening in the most unusual way. Freya was an artist and a tarot reader but she had doubters in one field and was hopeful with the other. Johnson just wanted things to go his way hoping that he got what he was sure he deserved. All these people made a connection without actually putting in the work it takes to get that connection. Things were helpful in many ways considering that both Murphy and Freya were responsible for everyone's else's happiness.
July 8, 2021
Different and amusing
Wherever Murphy goes mayhem follows. As a child he is ridiculed for causing the problems. He is kicked out of every place in town, even school. Now he is grown and has not left his house for years, a hermit. His grandfather lives with him and they have determined it is time for Murphy to leavebtown. His grandfather finds a spot for him in a monestary, but its a long trip. Murphy gets sidetracked along the way and the mayhem continues, until he meets Joy. The book is heartwarming and amusing. It's a book to read when you need to read something with humor and not to i tense. The characters are wonderful and I'm glad I read it.
Wherever Murphy goes mayhem follows. As a child he is ridiculed for causing the problems. He is kicked out of every place in town, even school. Now he is grown and has not left his house for years, a hermit. His grandfather lives with him and they have determined it is time for Murphy to leavebtown. His grandfather finds a spot for him in a monestary, but its a long trip. Murphy gets sidetracked along the way and the mayhem continues, until he meets Joy. The book is heartwarming and amusing. It's a book to read when you need to read something with humor and not to i tense. The characters are wonderful and I'm glad I read it.
May 6, 2024
MURPHY'S LUCK
BENJAMIN LASKIN
Review by Author Roy Murry
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Murphy's Law does not apply to Murphy's Luck. Everything around Murphy is a disaster; at age eight, he is confined to his home because of circumstances beyond his control.
In his twenty-six years of confinement, Murphy's life takes a dramatic turn. Thanks to the internet, he becomes famous, wealthy, and productive.
But no one has seen him. Yet, his unpopularity in the community forces him to leave his hometown, embarking on a journey that leads him to a monastery.
En route, a bus catastrophe happens, and Murphy heads for the beach for comfort and separation from people. He meets a young woman, saves her life from two calamities, and becomes attached because of her persistence.
Murphy's journey is a whirlwind of confusion and excitement, involving his new friend Joy, Joy's boyfriend, Detective Brock, and many other characters. It is a cluster of crazy events that could only happen with Murphy's uncanny involvement.
The reader will be thankful for the adventure when all is said and done. The reading is one sitting, enjoyable, and fast-paced fun time.
BENJAMIN LASKIN
Review by Author Roy Murry
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Murphy's Law does not apply to Murphy's Luck. Everything around Murphy is a disaster; at age eight, he is confined to his home because of circumstances beyond his control.
In his twenty-six years of confinement, Murphy's life takes a dramatic turn. Thanks to the internet, he becomes famous, wealthy, and productive.
But no one has seen him. Yet, his unpopularity in the community forces him to leave his hometown, embarking on a journey that leads him to a monastery.
En route, a bus catastrophe happens, and Murphy heads for the beach for comfort and separation from people. He meets a young woman, saves her life from two calamities, and becomes attached because of her persistence.
Murphy's journey is a whirlwind of confusion and excitement, involving his new friend Joy, Joy's boyfriend, Detective Brock, and many other characters. It is a cluster of crazy events that could only happen with Murphy's uncanny involvement.
The reader will be thankful for the adventure when all is said and done. The reading is one sitting, enjoyable, and fast-paced fun time.
August 20, 2025
I got this book on a whim, I had no idea it was going to be this good. Murphy "Bummer" Drummer is a walking disaster area. Not to himself but to everyone around him. Even on the day his parents took him home as a baby, the hospital had a major fire. On the day he was kicked out of school, for being a hazard to the students and teachers, a water main broke, flooded the school, and destroyed all their records.
Murphy eve develops the skill of noticing details of forthcoming accidents (his Murphometer) and prevents as many as he can. but even that cannot stop the mayhem around him.
So, as an adult, Murphy decides to move to a monastery, yes the monks have been warned of his jinx/curse, to be as far away from other people as possible. Unsurprisingly, it doesn''t go according to plan.
The story uses repeating phrases, incidents, and coincidences showing a kind of synchrony between the characters to move things along. This book is fun, funny, and has a heart as big as Murphy's jinx and is a lot better than my description indicates.
Murphy eve develops the skill of noticing details of forthcoming accidents (his Murphometer) and prevents as many as he can. but even that cannot stop the mayhem around him.
So, as an adult, Murphy decides to move to a monastery, yes the monks have been warned of his jinx/curse, to be as far away from other people as possible. Unsurprisingly, it doesn''t go according to plan.
The story uses repeating phrases, incidents, and coincidences showing a kind of synchrony between the characters to move things along. This book is fun, funny, and has a heart as big as Murphy's jinx and is a lot better than my description indicates.
March 27, 2023
This book was quirky, fun, and totally unexpected. My emotions arising from reading Murphy's Luck, clued me in that a lot of my reading choices have conditioned me to expect something painful to happen to the characters I love. As I turned each page I relaxed more and more, and began looking forward to the next mishap, knowing everyone was going to be fine, and that Murphy, our hero unaware, would fare well. We can see life kindly guiding him toward a richly deserved fate. This delightful story, about a group of good people whose paths, due to great luck, cross Murphy's, is going to leave you feeling really good, with a great desire to see what happens next for our hero. He goes through his very strange life with no clue to what a great blessing he is for the world, despite his certainty he is a jinx.
Benjamin Laskin is a highly skilled writer. His punctuation, grammar, spelling, and organization are perfect, and the act of reading disappears, leaving you with a gentle flow from page to page. Ending a book is not an easy task, but Murphy's Luck ends perfectly!
Benjamin Laskin is a highly skilled writer. His punctuation, grammar, spelling, and organization are perfect, and the act of reading disappears, leaving you with a gentle flow from page to page. Ending a book is not an easy task, but Murphy's Luck ends perfectly!
October 13, 2018
Loved the book. Started out almost in tears for poor, lonely little Murphy, which tears turned into those from abject laughter. I thought I would fall on the floor laughing when they got off the bus.
Then the book , although still comedic, got serious. It was a good read, although I am still pondering the relationship between Johnson and Sarich. According to the Tarot cards, it sure looked like a romance, or was it just a bromance?
All in all, I enjoyed the book very much (of course, Ben should try to find a good editor/proofreader as there were many instances where words that would properly complete a sentence were left out), but I will still look forward to the next book and hope that Ben got a little grammatical sense and checked what he wrote as opposed to what he thought he wrote.
Then the book , although still comedic, got serious. It was a good read, although I am still pondering the relationship between Johnson and Sarich. According to the Tarot cards, it sure looked like a romance, or was it just a bromance?
All in all, I enjoyed the book very much (of course, Ben should try to find a good editor/proofreader as there were many instances where words that would properly complete a sentence were left out), but I will still look forward to the next book and hope that Ben got a little grammatical sense and checked what he wrote as opposed to what he thought he wrote.
March 26, 2020
Creative imaginative mystery
The author has amazing imagination with this fun take on a guy whose life is "Murphy's Law" of jinx. I like how Laskin used perception to define how we see life. Murphy's life is one of humorous situations that are laugh out loud funny. Wow, this author is a master of creating a believable unbelievable story. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series. The moral of the story really made me think about how life defines us from what point of view we see situations. Is the cup half full or half empty? Murphy says it's depends on how thirsty we are. Awesome!
The author has amazing imagination with this fun take on a guy whose life is "Murphy's Law" of jinx. I like how Laskin used perception to define how we see life. Murphy's life is one of humorous situations that are laugh out loud funny. Wow, this author is a master of creating a believable unbelievable story. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series. The moral of the story really made me think about how life defines us from what point of view we see situations. Is the cup half full or half empty? Murphy says it's depends on how thirsty we are. Awesome!
August 1, 2017
A very different romance--quirky, captivating and a terrific story. Murphy Drummer has the worst luck. Everything falls down around him, though he manages to escape unscathed. After he's kicked out of school, his grandfather keeps him at home, where he tries out every hobby under the son while managing never to leave the house. Murphy manages to make a name and a nice living for himself as a blogger. Once his grandfather dies and he does leave, a chance encounter with a woman who always seems to land on her feet raises the possibility that Murphy's luck just might change.
March 18, 2019
Another Fun and Interesting Book
I had read another book (4cent Ned) by Benjamin Laskin and decided to try another of his offerings. I was not disappointed. Murphy Drummer seems to attract coincidences that are bad luck for some. This heartwarming story follows his misadventures and those of a few others as Murphy finds meaning in his life. The story is filled with humor, human understanding, and the trials and tribulations of love and life.
Sit back and enjoy this voyage to understanding luck. 😎
I had read another book (4cent Ned) by Benjamin Laskin and decided to try another of his offerings. I was not disappointed. Murphy Drummer seems to attract coincidences that are bad luck for some. This heartwarming story follows his misadventures and those of a few others as Murphy finds meaning in his life. The story is filled with humor, human understanding, and the trials and tribulations of love and life.
Sit back and enjoy this voyage to understanding luck. 😎
September 15, 2020
Do you believe in luck?
Murphy had luck. He had bad luck and it affected everyone around him. He never had a friend, got kicked out of school and never a girlfriend. No one wanted him near for fear he would hurt them or destroy their property. It takes venturing out to a new place for him to find a new way to live. Following him is a path of destruction he has no control over. Is it him or just life? This is a wonderful, funny, uplifting read. Sometimes we go through life with blinders on. Murphy and Joy remind us to open our eyes and really see life around us.
Murphy had luck. He had bad luck and it affected everyone around him. He never had a friend, got kicked out of school and never a girlfriend. No one wanted him near for fear he would hurt them or destroy their property. It takes venturing out to a new place for him to find a new way to live. Following him is a path of destruction he has no control over. Is it him or just life? This is a wonderful, funny, uplifting read. Sometimes we go through life with blinders on. Murphy and Joy remind us to open our eyes and really see life around us.
July 17, 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by this wonderful book. I know it's easy to say I couldn't put it down, but literally I couldn't put it down. Funny, totally unlike anything I've read, and a real good escape, I enjoyed this well written romp and laughed more than I have in ages. If you enjoy humor and unusual plots, don't miss out on this book. I'm currently looking for anything else Benjamin Laskin ever wrote. I'm so impressed. Thank you for this book!
August 21, 2017
This is one of the most fun books I have ever read. With an intriguing plot and engaging characters, it keeps you reading and cheering for everyone. I loved this book and will be looking for more by this author. If you like unique romantic comedies, read this book. The writing is concise and would make a wonderfully fun movie. I will keep this in my library instead of deleting it as I do with most of the ebooks I read.
October 11, 2017
A wonderful farsical fairytail. I loved it. Do you believe in Santa Clause, Christmas, Tinkerbell, the Easter Bunny, the tooth fairy, and the three stooges? (???) What about Tarot cards, magic, hard work, apple pie and God? Ok, I won't ask any other personal questions. 😉 All of those things aren't in this book, but it's full of coincidences, some fart noises, good luck, bad luck, laughs and a lot of good feelings. This is not a serious book. Just enjoy it.
July 6, 2020
Fabulously quirky and fun. No one can explain why bad news follows Murphy Drummer around, but he's always there when catastrophes happen, and he ends up shunned by his neighbors and kicked out of school at age 8. When his grandfather dies, he sets off to live in a monastery, but things happen before he can get there... will his luck change?
This is a great, enjoyable read. Light and funny, with some deeper themes about coincidence, ill happenings, and happiness.
This is a great, enjoyable read. Light and funny, with some deeper themes about coincidence, ill happenings, and happiness.
May 8, 2025
Bad luck?
This is a hoot!
Poor Murphy believes that every bad thing that happens around him is his fault. But, is it?
A mild mannered man who does his best to avert every bad thing he knows is about to happen. A detective on the trail of a bank robber meets a tarot reader who tells him his life is going to change. And that the next single lady he converses with will be his wife. Plus a few other people and happenings thrown in.
You will have fun with this.
This is a hoot!
Poor Murphy believes that every bad thing that happens around him is his fault. But, is it?
A mild mannered man who does his best to avert every bad thing he knows is about to happen. A detective on the trail of a bank robber meets a tarot reader who tells him his life is going to change. And that the next single lady he converses with will be his wife. Plus a few other people and happenings thrown in.
You will have fun with this.
March 27, 2018
Poor Murphy (marches to his own drummer) Drummer. Before he was expelled from school, and shunned by the town, he was known as Bummer Drummer. But it's not his fault!
Thoroughly enjoyed this quick read (I finished it in a little over 3.5 hours), and found myself at times, laughing out loud at Murphy's naivete, and the other characters' narrowmindedness.
A fun read.
Thoroughly enjoyed this quick read (I finished it in a little over 3.5 hours), and found myself at times, laughing out loud at Murphy's naivete, and the other characters' narrowmindedness.
A fun read.
August 31, 2019
Not your usual fiction story…
Not often does one find a story of this caliber with solid characters, well crafted plot, and enough humor to hold it all together. I can’t really define why this story held my interest, I just know I enjoyed it from beginning to end. A different kind of story, and one of the best reads of the year.
Not often does one find a story of this caliber with solid characters, well crafted plot, and enough humor to hold it all together. I can’t really define why this story held my interest, I just know I enjoyed it from beginning to end. A different kind of story, and one of the best reads of the year.
September 3, 2019
I loved everything about this book! The characters are interesting, the coincidences really make up the plot, and I really had no idea how many bad luck notions were still alive and well in our world. The romance built slowly and the pace was brisk, while I found myself wondering what would happen to poor Murphy next! Thanks for making me smile.
April 2, 2020
Enjoyed
This was a great story with some chuckles and with. Murphy was an amazing person with a different view of the world. The rest of the characters and how they became part of the story was interesting and entertaining. Wandering what will happen next kept the pages turning. Everyone ended up with a happy ending.
This was a great story with some chuckles and with. Murphy was an amazing person with a different view of the world. The rest of the characters and how they became part of the story was interesting and entertaining. Wandering what will happen next kept the pages turning. Everyone ended up with a happy ending.
June 14, 2020
A sweet all-ages story. I did end up putting it down around halfway through, as I felt between the first and second parts it lost momentum, and I found it difficult to follow all the characters. Nevertheless, I'm glad I finished.
I'd recommend this as an easy and uplifting read for around age 10-12.
I'd recommend this as an easy and uplifting read for around age 10-12.
July 6, 2020
Good or bad
I was surprised how fun this book was. It was enjoyable there was very good interaction with what was going on it left you always encourage or inspired in some way and I thought to myself I got to get another one of these copies. If there is one of the element and here was the weighted Murphy was challenged and I am grateful to see the outcome.
I was surprised how fun this book was. It was enjoyable there was very good interaction with what was going on it left you always encourage or inspired in some way and I thought to myself I got to get another one of these copies. If there is one of the element and here was the weighted Murphy was challenged and I am grateful to see the outcome.
July 14, 2020
Uplifting tale. Read it now
I bought this a few months ago and it has been in my queue of books to read, I a m so glad I read it now! It is a positive book, funny at times, with like-able characters. There are some good philosophies scattered throughout also. I will probably reread the book soon for another uplift.
I bought this a few months ago and it has been in my queue of books to read, I a m so glad I read it now! It is a positive book, funny at times, with like-able characters. There are some good philosophies scattered throughout also. I will probably reread the book soon for another uplift.
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