THE BELLMAN CHROCICLES by Robert Hookey
Reviewed by Janet Russell
Kindle format and Paperback format available on many online sellers, including Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Half.com, Kobo, and many others online booksellers.
Reading this book felt Just like having a conversation with a friend after work… yes, a bit one sided, but Robert’s style is so friendly that with each story or anecdote, he draws me in, so I could become part of the story.
THE BELLMAN CHRONICLES
I enjoyed the story separations, which made it easy to stop and start again, reading in little spurts which is often my style.
I love the honest feelings he presented about the not so politically correct guests he had to work with. The stories were told in an easy friendly manner, engaging me in the very experiences he was undergoing!
There were lots of cliches in the book, but that’s the whole point of it. Robert wanted to show the reader that these cliche people really do exist!
And finally, Robert ended with a little of his homespun wisdom on various subjects from comic books, parenting, grocery shopping while hungry, Reality TV, and today’s hero’s for our kids to politics and human nature.
You gotta read this book! It’s warm and friendly, and funny and every point he makes will make you go “Yeah, I’ve always thought that too!” It’s a feel good book in which we can all commiserate about the funny nature of our fellow human beings.
Thanks, Robert (he goes by The Hook on his blog You’ve Been Hooked) for a very entertaining time!
Oh, and for a Canadian, he’s all right in my eyes!
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BuddhaKat 
Great Review. 🙂
I can’t wait to read this myself!
Thanks! I’m SO far behind in my reading/reviewing! Still have your Reapers on my list to do!
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I like precise reviews. You’ve a good one here. Thank you. Must add to my staggering reading list in progress.
Thank you very much, Tess! I know what you mean about staggering numbers… finally I got one off my want to read and topped it off with a review.
What can I say?
To be honest, my confidence has been at an all-time low of late. But you’ve lifted my spirits and I can never thank you enough.
But I’ll certainly try.
Oh, you’ve done just fine, Robert… I’m sorry you’ve been low… that lull after the initial release can be quite discouraging, for sure… it just made me go out and do more promote, promote, promote…
hope your spirits stay bright!
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I tried reading this book a while ago, but didn’t finish it as I didn’t really understand the context! I put a review on Goodreads and Robert asked me to try again and I said I would …. so I will. It is very brave of people to put themselves “out there” in the literary world. I am definitely not brave enough!! Loved the short and to the point review! 🙂
What a kind comment… thank you… I understand what you mean about context – his book doesn’t just fit into any already made slots, so he kind of created one of his own making… I think it’s brave to retry a book once you’ve beenk a little disappointed by it!
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Reblogged this on You've Been Hooked! and commented:
This is a no-brainer, folks. BuddhaKat has taken every negative others have pointed out about my first book and turned each of them into a positive. What’s not to love about that?
I can never thank you enough, my friend. It has been a rough road, but allies like BuddhaKat have made the journey much smoother. Enjoy the read, guys and gals.
Thank you Robert… I am honored… what a wonderful comment to me!
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Well-deserved, in my humble opinion.
” felt Just like having a conversation with a friend after work” – that’s one of the best recommendation for a book ever.
Sometimes in life you need a book you can pick up – read- put down – and then come back to without missing a step. This sounds like one that should fit on anyone’s book shelf.
Could this one like Canterbury Tales of today’s world?
Now you have me curious – having never read Canterbury Tales… seems I should check it out!
thanks, Mouse. That is exactly how I enjoyed it, putting it down to do something else, and pleased to pick it up again later and continue…
HEY….ANYTHING YOU WRITE, POST, BLOG, YELL…..Is WORTH THE READ!!
Hugs & Blessings! Catherine 🙂
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support… having checked out your blog, I’m pretty impressed as well… Recovery is a strong subject and one worthy of all the attention it can get!
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Thanks SO much! It is a Strong Message at that, that’s why I ENJOY coming to *THE HOOK* for my Weekly Smiles & Laughter!! I can count on him for THAT!! I’ll take a peek at your Blog, and am already Following 🙂 🙂 God Bless! Catherine 🙂
OH….BY THE WAY….HAVE YOU READ MY Book Yet?? What does a GAL have to DO to get a REVIEW from U???…..Sorry….I don’t *HOOK*….LOL….Just an FYi… Addicted To Dimes, (Confessions of a Liar and A Cheat) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984478485/ My true story of WHAT can happen when Gambling, and Mental Illness turns DEADLY…. Hugs & Blessings, *Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon*…..