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CUSTOMER REVIEWS * An Open Forum - Source: Barnes & Noble
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ASHLEY, a
scholar and doctor, June 13, 2003,
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Stark Hunter I have never read In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, but i do know for a fact that whatever is inside that cover of those pages, is in a word...Outstanding. I know for a fact, that by just knowing the author, that this novel is full of 'GUMPH', as one of his recent students he instilled in us the knowledge no college professor can teach to any other person. |
| Jeff, A
reviewer, April 22, 2003,
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Dark and Tender is
the Past Finally a nostalgic look at the sixties that is neither brutally cynical nor overwrought with sentimentality. A boy's journey through one of the most misunderstood decades. A near perfect balance of the personal and cultural. The dark aspects of the times are tempered with the tenderness of youth and innocence. Humor and irony see the protagonist Stark through his obsessive ness, insecurities, raging libido, and struggles in an era of high anxiety. If you're a southern California suburban Catholic baby-boomer you will love this book. If you are none of these things but simply enjoy a good read that captures a place in time you will love this book. If you want to embrace your own childhood, or know what it was like for your parents growing up, you will love this book. |
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reviewer, A reviewer, February 13, 2003,
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A look back to
the past Mr Hunter has put together an interesting story about losing his virginity; wrapping this in a long narrative weaving many of his boyhood experiences together and showing how they all played a part of this momentous first time event. The story is a bit long and because of its length can drag a bit. Otherwise it's a fine story that any young man can relate to in some way and one many of us of his generation will chuckle along with, reminding us of the machinations of youth |
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Ria Jose (riaj02@hotmail.com),
an undergraduate student at Cal, February 4, 2003,
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A Delightfully
Entertaining "Mental Movie" Through the eyes of a young child during his trek into maturity, Hunter magnificently depicts the simplicity and sometimes life-altering aspects of everyday life. A humorous and ingeniously crafted novel, Hunter succeeds in intricately weaving together a 17 minute event with childhood and adolescent experiences. Its plethora of detailed imagery allows the novel to unfold in one's mind like a "mental movie." It is a great novel for pleasurable and insightful reading. |
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Cynthia Perez (socchica06@aol.com),
a former student of Stark, January 24, 2003,
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"A novel masterly
narrated" A "nostalgic" novel that will keep you intrigued and hooked the minute you start reading. It is no wonder Stark Hunter is full of "GUMPH" and is sooo awesome..."It's the tough demanding teachers who make your life a living hell that are the best teachers." (You would know!) |
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A reviewer, A
reviewer, January 21, 2003,
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Back to the Good
Old Days This is a story of a time in modern America when television and close neighborhoods were the norm, the desire to discover the mysterious and dream dreams of grandeur were part and parcel to growing up. Distractions were not as numerous as today, and there was an overall feeling of societal contentment. For our main character there was a fair bit of confusion and angst but through an intimate relationship he finds both a closure to his childhood and an open door to the unknown future. The story is good ,a bit long but given the need to express his feelings it comes together nicely in the end. |
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A reviewer (AOSM61@aol.com),
a devoted fan.", October 3, 2002,
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This Book Really Has GUMPH I thought this book was really inspiring. It isn't everyday that someone bears their soul in such a way. Some of the things in this book will really surprise you (in a good way). I really recommend it to anyone one who wants to read a nostalgic and memorable book |
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A reviewer, a lover
of weird books, April 3, 2002,
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Wow! Ten years in 17 minutes! Stark Hunter's carnally-induced literary journey through the excruciating 60's is, in a word- 'weird.' Despite it being a bit wordy and superfluous, almost 'Mahleresque' in its scope, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is, for the most part, an hilarious romp not to be forgotten. If you want a good laugh, but at the same time want some strangely sculptured nostalgia, this novel is for you. And if you are a 'Baby Boomer' who experienced your 'first time' back in the 'strange days' of the 1960's, then you will have a ball reading this very unusual novel. |
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