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Brain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780984418138
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Jul 4 2013
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.24 Depth: 7.99
Language: English
It's the classic dilemma of the writer: Do you write what's in your heart or do you write what sells? Daniel Waterstone wants to write the great American novel. He has two literary books in print but no one's buying. His agent won't accept his latest masterpiece because it's not deemed commercial. In a final act of desperation, Daniel decides to write - not what's in his heart but - what he thinks will sell. It's a decision that has changed not just the publishing industry but the world as we know it.
GOLD MEDALIST WINNER 2015 READER'S FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW (starred)Daniel is an affable protagonist-a bit self-obsessed, but basically decent. Davis's novel is an entertaining farce about modern society, a deft, fast-paced tale that will leave self-aware readers giggling. This is an entertaining book that will reward readers.
THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWBrain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World is ironic, iconoclastic, and pure entertainment from first page to last. It is also based upon an all-to-familiar scenario common to almost anyone who has written their version of the 'Great American Novel' only to have it (and them) rejected by an unappreciative publishing community and a culture that values pop culture absurdity over literary erudition. Highly entertaining, Brain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World is recommended reading -- especially for anyone who has ever set about trying to get something of quality published only to see hackneyed flack work be received enthusiastically by an undiscerning public. Also highly recommended is author Dermot Davis' earlier novel, Stormy Weather (9780984418114).
SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEWProbably the best thing about this book is the assortment of wacky characters, including the idealistic but naïve Daniel, the villainous agent and her ex-con younger brother, and the girl who believes in Charles Spectrum even when he tells her it was all a joke gone wild. Its a roller coaster ride for Daniel, but pure fun for the reader;full of odd metaphors, literary allusions, and hilarious coincidences. Sometimes wordy, but still a great book for anyone who enjoys a laugh at all the crazies in the world; including themselves.
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