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Random Acts of Senseless Kindness
by
Graham Parke (Goodreads Author)
Things start to spiral out of control for Gomez when he tries to win back his ex-girlfriend during a very strange New Year's Eve party.
Clinical studies have shown that reading this novelette is likely to make you more attractive to the opposite sex and elevate your random luck by about 9.5%**
(** These statements have not been evaluated by any person of consequence!)
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Clinical studies have shown that reading this novelette is likely to make you more attractive to the opposite sex and elevate your random luck by about 9.5%**
(** These statements have not been evaluated by any person of consequence!)
Downloa...more
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December 26th 2010
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Another fabulous and very entertaining book by Graham Parke , i loved his first Novel " No Hope for Gomez " and this story is just as mush delightful and funny , Loved it ! Highly recommended.
Having not read any of Mr. Parke's previous novels I was a bit concerned that I wouldn't be able to just jump into this one without knowing anything about Gomez. By the first day Gomez has written about on his blog/diary I was laughing far too much to stop reading and honestly didn't care that I had not read others, only wondering how I could acquire more of Mr. Parke's works.
This is my ind of book. Quirky, delightful, snarky....everything that I enjoy in a person is what Gomez and the other ch...more
This is my ind of book. Quirky, delightful, snarky....everything that I enjoy in a person is what Gomez and the other ch...more
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In a perfect world, I'd have a job shadowing Gomez as he goes about his life. I'd sit outside the window of his Antique's store, and soak in the incredible being that is Gomez, and witness his witty banter with Hicks. I happen to be someone who feels the need to read things in chronological order, who feels the great urge to start at the 'very beginning', yet, although I have not read Parke's "No Hope for Gomez" I still felt at ease with the characters in "Random Acts of Senseless Kindness". Eve...more
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So, apparently Gomez Porter kept writing in his blog after No Hope for Gomez! and the entries are as good as they were in the book! Poor Gomez, he is a nice person after all, but misunderstood by people around him...
Although it may contain some spoilers, Random Acts of Senseless Kindness is as great way for people to get a glimpse of these characters and go read the original book right after.
Although it may contain some spoilers, Random Acts of Senseless Kindness is as great way for people to get a glimpse of these characters and go read the original book right after.
Feb 17, 2011
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4 of 5 stars
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That was really funny but I'm also kinda confused.
Live goats! That was genius.
Live goats! That was genius.
Since NO HOPE FOR GOMEZ is on my to-read list, reading this first--which takes place after, I was warned, might prove a spoiler. It failed. In fact, NO HOPE has now moved to the must-read category. Graham Parke's combination of warped imagination and wit with oddball characters makes for entertaining reading. Gomez as protagonist is quirky and endearing. RANDOM ACT's curve ball ending made me laugh and gave me pause. Parke's writing style is finely tuned and enjoyable, so I believe, there is, co...more
I haven't read No Hope for Gomez! and this is set after that, so some parts were not as clear as they otherwise would have been. But that said, I still found this to be really enjoyable! A nice, light read, only 21 pages in pdf and set in blog format which makes it even quicker. I found it fun; interesting story with a neat twist - though if you're after a happy ending, you'll be sadly disappointed.
After reading No Hope for Gomez, it was a great and fun surprise to find there was going to be a novella exploring the Gomez universe further. I couldn't have asked for a more authentic return to Gomez's world. This novella takes you through the holidays with Gomez...and he has the same sort of obscure experiences he does in the novel...so fitting. Start your new year off right...read more about Gomez...I highly recommend it. It will make you feel better about whatever went wrong during your hol...more
Nov 23, 2011
Mareena
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes quirky short stories
Recommended to Mareena by:
Graham Parke
Gomez Porter is at a loose end - he just recently inherited an antiques store after his parents had an accident, his girlfriend is acting strangely and he hasn't been invited to any New Year's parties. Add in a suspicious homeless man who seems to be testing him and it all adds up to quite a New Year for Gomez.
I have never read Mr. Parke's No Hope For Gomez!, so I think I missed some characters relationships but I did enjoy this short story. I give it an A!
I have never read Mr. Parke's No Hope For Gomez!, so I think I missed some characters relationships but I did enjoy this short story. I give it an A!
I really loved No Hope for Gomez and I'm glad a novella continuation exists and I had an opportunity to read it. The Gomez character is great, and I find the way in which he and the story are written hilarious. This was far, far better than any other trite nonsense that's out around the holidays. After recently going through some reading drudgery, this was refreshing and hit the literary spot.
After reading No Hope for Gomez! and Random Acts of Senseless Kindness, I have formed my own mental images of who will play the characters in the movie version:
Gomez: John Cusack Hicks: David Hyde Pierce Homeless man: Willem Dafoe
Christine: Monica Bellucci Warren: Brian Posehn Sombrero guy: Johnny Depp
Antiques Expert: Christopher Walken Director: Patrick Coyle (Into Temptation 2009)
Gomez: John Cusack Hicks: David Hyde Pierce Homeless man: Willem Dafoe
Christine: Monica Bellucci Warren: Brian Posehn Sombrero guy: Johnny Depp
Antiques Expert: Christopher Walken Director: Patrick Coyle (Into Temptation 2009)
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This was a quick read. Read the entire thing over my lunch break and I don't know how to make sense of it.
I kept thinking there's a lesson to this at the end. There's gotta be a point, uhm well there is kinda. But it also involves some measure of more quiet thinking that I don't want to do at the moment. Haha.
I kept thinking there's a lesson to this at the end. There's gotta be a point, uhm well there is kinda. But it also involves some measure of more quiet thinking that I don't want to do at the moment. Haha.
Every bit as sharp and funny as No Hope for Gomez! It's great to see all my favorite characters again in this free book. 'Random Acts' is easy to follow, even if you haven't read the original novel, but I think you'll get more out of it if you read them in the right order.
What an interesting read. I like the idea of the story being done like a blog. It was interesting to read Gomez as trying to do his best and he just gets bitten every time he tries. I am excited to read the other book that is about Gomez!
I'm bringing a live goat to the next party I attend...
As always, another hilarious read by Graham Parke who is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
As always, another hilarious read by Graham Parke who is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
3.5 Stars. A funny and well-written story, but a bit strange. Still not sure about the goats. LOL!
I really want to read No Hope for Gomez now.
I really want to read No Hope for Gomez now.
I thought this was REALLY funny. :) Unfortunately I haven't read the first book yet, looking forward to it.
The only redeeming quality that this story has is that it's short.
Wicked funny. His writing reminds me of Douglas Adams'.
This was so funny! :)
I'm sick with sinusitis so review to come as soon as I can.
I'm sick with sinusitis so review to come as soon as I can.
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Hilarious... just what I needed to read tonight.
Oh.My.God. This was just about the funniest story I've ever read. Completely random and yet weirdly true to life, it made me grin like a fool. At work. When I was the only one in the office. That's good reading, guys.
I thought Gomez was hilarious. I thought his blog entries were great. I'm looking forward to picking up book 1 and giving it a go.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
I thought Gomez was hilarious. I thought his blog entries were great. I'm looking forward to picking up book 1 and giving it a go.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Feb 04, 2011
Dina
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4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Dina by:
Freebie available at the author's website
Gomez's world is still as quirky and funny as ever! I really enjoyed this short story - or novelette, as Mr. Parke calls it - and I hope Gomez keeps writing his blog. If he writes it, I'll read it. :)
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Graham Parke is responsible for a number of technical publications and has recently patented a self-folding map. He has been described as both a humanitarian and a pathological liar. Convincing evidence to support either allegation has yet to be produced.
The award winning "No Hope for Gomez!" is his fiction debut.
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The award winning "No Hope for Gomez!" is his fiction debut.
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