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Gribble’s Geek
The story of an accidental hero
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2020
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About the author
Jane Jago
91 books171 followersI live in the beautiful west country with my big, silly dog and my big sensible husband.
I spent the first half of my working life cooking and the second half editing other people's manuscripts.
At last I have time to write down the stories that have been disturbing my sleep for as long as I can remember.
Writing my first title took two years, because the characters kept doing unexpected things. I've since learned that they are always going to break out of the mould. So I just sit back and enjoy the ride.
For more writings and musings see:
http://tinyurl.com/t9pkll3
I spent the first half of my working life cooking and the second half editing other people's manuscripts.
At last I have time to write down the stories that have been disturbing my sleep for as long as I can remember.
Writing my first title took two years, because the characters kept doing unexpected things. I've since learned that they are always going to break out of the mould. So I just sit back and enjoy the ride.
For more writings and musings see:
http://tinyurl.com/t9pkll3
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May 31, 2020
A short, fun read with lots of twists
I loved the book! It starts with an irascible professor type who belittles all around him but quickly descends into the madness of fae, dragons, dwarves, and all manner of otherworldly beings and a quest with an unlikely hero. The author writes well and with lots of humor, which I love. I’d definitely suggest a better cover, though, but it’s merely masking the gem inside. For now.
I loved the book! It starts with an irascible professor type who belittles all around him but quickly descends into the madness of fae, dragons, dwarves, and all manner of otherworldly beings and a quest with an unlikely hero. The author writes well and with lots of humor, which I love. I’d definitely suggest a better cover, though, but it’s merely masking the gem inside. For now.
February 20, 2020
Gribble’s Geek is a fun fairy-tale adventure where even the most hateful person can be a hero.
What I liked best about Gribble’s Geek is that it possesses the same bright spirit and optimism that’s present in the resolution of many redemption stories (though it would be fair to say that our mean-spirited hero isn’t ‘exactly’ redeemed). And that’s the fun of the story too, as Gribble must undergo a hero’s journey that has him question his spiteful nature as he prepares to make a noble sacrifice.
While the story is well-told and enjoyable, I do wish there had been more to it. There’s such a plethora of characters involved that at times I couldn’t remember who they were and what they were up to. And I’m not sure I ever got what was a Geek was or their role, despite their importance in the story. However, it’s a fast and short read that left me wanting a more fleshed-out journey and more of Gribble’s acerbic remarks and notoriously bad behavior. Hopefully, we’ll see more of him again where he’s not so heroic.
What I liked best about Gribble’s Geek is that it possesses the same bright spirit and optimism that’s present in the resolution of many redemption stories (though it would be fair to say that our mean-spirited hero isn’t ‘exactly’ redeemed). And that’s the fun of the story too, as Gribble must undergo a hero’s journey that has him question his spiteful nature as he prepares to make a noble sacrifice.
While the story is well-told and enjoyable, I do wish there had been more to it. There’s such a plethora of characters involved that at times I couldn’t remember who they were and what they were up to. And I’m not sure I ever got what was a Geek was or their role, despite their importance in the story. However, it’s a fast and short read that left me wanting a more fleshed-out journey and more of Gribble’s acerbic remarks and notoriously bad behavior. Hopefully, we’ll see more of him again where he’s not so heroic.
March 28, 2020
As delightful and fraught as any quest should be!
Perfection, unexpected, entertaining, engaging, triumphant, cleverly wrought, as all things Jane Jago have proven themselves to be. Highly recommended for the intelligent and flexible-minded reader.
Perfection, unexpected, entertaining, engaging, triumphant, cleverly wrought, as all things Jane Jago have proven themselves to be. Highly recommended for the intelligent and flexible-minded reader.
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