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Chargement... The Old Man and The Princess (édition 2019)par Sean-Paul Thomas (Auteur)
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Old Man and The Princess par Sean-Paul Thomas
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  bradleyhorner | Jun 1, 2020 |   It also follows the orphan psychology angle of a child wondering who their parents really were, what their thinking was when they gave their child up and whether they could one day return to the rescue and complete the family circle. J.K. Rowling did this sort of thing, they were wizards Harry, but really it’s the honest reality that an abandoned child would want answers and will imagine a history that might serve to fill the sadness and gaps in their unfair story. In truth though, very few wealthy and well-adjusted parents would give their child away, so it is better advice to avoid the disappointment of meeting them. The language in this book is really fruity, yet imaginative and fresh with it, taking the fek-talk of Father Ted’s housekeeper and letting it loose on the streets of Ireland and coast of Scotland. It isn’t offensive when the dialect is this tangible and just seems to blend into a collective Irish defensive heritage until your ears are left comfortably warm. I wasn’t offended by any of that, more amused and drawn in as it helped me to find a connection and affinity to the characters. It’s hard to read past the early scene involving abduction off the street, especially if you’ve ever been in a vulnerable fix before, but then it turns out to be something other than you think and is therefore an essential plot driver when revealed. Generally though, the opening two scenes wouldn’t fit better into the world of the Brothers Grimm than that of Disneyland, so down w’this sorta thing and careful now. I got on well with this book because it took me far enough away from my usual comfortable reading material. It had the human angle, so necessary in fantasy which then turns out to all be explicable in reality. It also stays between the lines to the greater extent, which was a relief because I thought at the start it might go all Wasp Factory. All in all, a good, refreshing slap in the face of underground culture. (  ) HavingFaith | Jul 6, 2017 | What is real and what is not? You’ll have to read “The Old Man and the Princess”by Sean-Paul Thomas. A copy was provided by the author for an honest review. The genre of this book is Fiction and Cozy Mystery. After reading the book, you can decide if this is a Fantasy or an Adult Fairytale as well. Sean-Paul Thomas uses colorful and vivid descriptions of Ireland and Scotland, where the story takes place. The characters are intriguing, complex and witty. The story starts when an old man is dreaming of the past, hears a noise and in a confused and half-awaken state realizes that there is a man with a gun in his room. With amazing strength, the old man is able to overtake the trespasser, and ties him up and puts him in the trunk of his car. The old man, Derek realizes that he can waste no time in putting his plan in action. Derek leaves his house and drives and follows Sersha a 16 year old foster child as she is ready to board a bus. He finally gets a chance and using chloroform and ties, kidnaps Sersha. When Sersha wakes up, Derek calls her a “Princess” and tells her that he has to get her home. There are bounty hunters after them and it is dangerous. Derek also tells Sersha , that he is not of this planet. The old man gains Sersha’s trust when he retells how people who had bullied or tried to hurt Sersha were dealt with. Derek appears to be like a “Fairy Godfather” watching over Sersha. Derek and Sersha leave Ireland for Scotland where they are looking for a way to get Sersha home. The two are followed by various people, and have a terrifying and dangerous adventure. This story is packed with action, shooting, chasing,fighting, and running. Will Sersha get home? Who are are parents? Why is the Irish Mafia, and strange people following them?Is the old man, Derek who he says he is? Sean-Paul Thomas has an amazing way of writing a story. This was enjoyable and entertaining, and I would recommend that you read it. ( ) teachlz | Mar 7, 2017 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
A Brand New Second Edition of 'The Old Man and The Princess' with 10,000 added new words of story. (01/02/2019)A Raven Award Finalist. A Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Finalist and now soon to be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE'Is the old man really whom he says he is? And is he telling Sersha the truth about where she is truly from?' A mysterious old man kidnaps Sersha, a young, headstrong, Irish girl, from the streets of Galway and tries to convince her that her life's destiny is tied to a mysterious cave in the Scottish Highlands. But with half of the Irish criminal underworld violently on their trail (or could they really be bounty hunters from another planet?) the kidnapped Sersha, struggles back and forth with the old man's real identity and far-fetched intentions to whether he truly is genuine in his wild and fantastical beliefs. Or is he just some kind of mad, demented, old fool, having a mental breakdown in his twilight years?- What readers are saying -'EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK''I can easily call this a classic of psychological thrillers or a very-well-grounded SF adventure/mystery. Pick and choose. You'll still have your surprise at the end and I'm not gonna spoil it.''I honestly have not much to say about this exquisite treasure, because I suck at reviewing works that astound me, but it's the best Sean-Paul Thomas book I've ever read yet.''Reading this was like solving a riddle. Some parts were misleading but brought me surprises I didn't expect.''The ending was just perfect. I was not able to put it down when all the truth started spilling. It was genuinely thought-provoking and heart-breaking. I think I was crying in the wee hours of the morning, or maybe it was just my eyes sweating.''I highly recommend this. It is absolutely one of my best reads this year. If you're looking for a thriller with a touch of science fiction, then hurry up and read it''As a book reviewer, I have read many novels. The Old Man and the Princess will always be one of my favorites. I can gift it to friends, assured that they will love it. This novel is a keeper and deserves multiple reads. I don't think I will ever part with the novel. In fact, I would ask one and all to read it.''I loved Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas. However much I try as a book reviewer, I can't remain objective towards the novel. That's because I loved it. I loved it so much that even after months of reading it, I think about it every day. I have already read it more than once and I am looking forward to a re-read.''This novel is for the keeps and for re-reads. To sum it up, Old Man and the Princess by Sean-Paul Thomas absolutely deserves a five star.''Oh my goodness where do I even start with this book? This was such fun and heartbreaking story to read. I found myself dying to know what was going to happen to the old man and then crying in the waiting room at the doctor's office waiting for my husband. So beautifully written.''I really believe everyone should read this book. I absolutely adored it. I honestly didn't know what to expect going in. It started kind of dark and up in the air and turned in to a beautiful story.''Once you get the cadence of the speech, you can't put it down, wondering if this is sci-fi or reality with a twist. I'm not telling which, you'll have to read the book.''Sean Paul Thomas is a talented writer. His clever plot exposes the reader to many different "truths, '' which means we are unable to put the book down until we learn which truth is actually true. Nothing about this novel was cliched or predictable, including the ending. Five stars.''The story has a metaphor in there and you'll find out what it all means by the end. On a side note, I laughed my a** off at some of the Irish-style banter, I mean I really laughed harder than I have in a long time. Tears were streaming down my face, you can ask those who were in the room with me at the time I was reading Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I have to admit that I avoided the blurb on this one, and now that I've read the book I'm kinda glad that I did. I actually preferred going into this one blind and the results were quite satisfying.
The writing is quick and like all the best thrillers it moves along with some really great pace.
So what kind of book is this?
That's the real question, isn't it? I mean, it feels like a thriller, it smells like a thriller, and with all the great Irish and Scottish bits flying around the page, I have to admit I like this Old Man and the street-smart orphan he names the Princess after he "kidnaps" her.
Just what is going on here?
If you like books that mess with our heads as to whether this is a rather traditional SF tale about a Princess from Mars being spirited away before bounty hunters take her first, all the while feeling like we're on a really creepy kidnapping ride with a lot of seriously unanswered questions, (at least at first,) then I'm pretty certain you guys will love this.
I can easily call this a classic of psychological thrillers or a very-well-grounded SF adventure/mystery. Pick and choose. You'll still have your surprise at the end and I'm not gonna spoil it.
Besides, the writing it quite delicious and full of wry humor! :) Pure meat and potatoes for any good tale. :) (