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Only Milo
by
Barry Smith
Meet Milo, a closet writer who emerges from his dull, SPAM-flavored retirement to become an unseen force in the literary world. But when Milo's illicit ghostwriting is nearly exposed on national television, his options are limited. In a world of egotistical, no-talent authors and duplicitous, back-stabbing publishers, how can Milo achieve the recognition he deserves?
Paperback, 143 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Inkwater Press
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This book drew me in from the beginning. We meet Milo, retired, loves Spam, but wants to get published. He soon starts dating a publisher, Margaret, who hires him to translate José Calderon's first novel from Spanish to English. Except the book his horrible and decides to use his own novel as the "translation." But when Calderon finds out and almost cracks under pressure on live TV, Milo knows he has to "take care of the problem." And so begins Milo's journey to gain the recognition he deserves...more
I’m looking back through the beginning of my copy of Barry Smith’s Only Milo. I read it in two parts: the first half one night several weeks ago before bed, and the second half this afternoon. I didn’t break up the reading experience intentionally – it just happened. But what I’m noticing is that I read the two halves very differently. During my first reading session, I circled the first sentence on the first page (which reads, “Maybe it was the SPAM Reuben sandwich.”). I also underlined and com...more
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Only Milo
By Barry Smith
Inkwater Press
2009
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Rating: 4 stars
The first three short background sections of Only Milo set the pace followed by 82 extremely short sections, most only a page or less, some only a sentence or two, in a simple direct writing style unlike most novels. But it works!
Smith takes readers along quickly with Milo, a frustrated writer who hides his own writing, but secretly craves recognition. Hired to translate a young Mexican’s first novel, Milo is drive...more
By Barry Smith
Inkwater Press
2009
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Rating: 4 stars
The first three short background sections of Only Milo set the pace followed by 82 extremely short sections, most only a page or less, some only a sentence or two, in a simple direct writing style unlike most novels. But it works!
Smith takes readers along quickly with Milo, a frustrated writer who hides his own writing, but secretly craves recognition. Hired to translate a young Mexican’s first novel, Milo is drive...more
Granted, the truncated language of the first-person narrator made that task a little easier. But I couldn't put it down. I stood over my grill, cooking dinner, with the book in my hand. ...
Please read my full review here: http://cineastesbookshelf.blogspot.co...
Please read my full review here: http://cineastesbookshelf.blogspot.co...
Won this in a goodreads giveaway.
Maybe it was the Spam Reuben sandwich.(First sentence)
How can you go wrong with a beginning sentence like that? A quirky, dark humor, odd, but fun read. I read it in one sitting. The story was fast paced and though few in words, it was mesmerizing, action packed and quite fulfilling. Just like a Spam Reuben sandwich!
Maybe it was the Spam Reuben sandwich.(First sentence)
How can you go wrong with a beginning sentence like that? A quirky, dark humor, odd, but fun read. I read it in one sitting. The story was fast paced and though few in words, it was mesmerizing, action packed and quite fulfilling. Just like a Spam Reuben sandwich!
I received this book free through Goodreads. I different type of writing, in that, the story is told through short sentences and short paragraphs without the detail that sometimes bogs down a novel. I found myself turning page after page enthralled with the story and which turn it was going to take. A very entertaining and fun read.
Quick, witty, dark novel. I read in an afternoon. Milo's solution to all problems is to think like "DEXTER" very amusing.
Sep 26, 2009
Staci
marked it as to-read
Aug 31, 2009
Britt, Book Habitue
marked it as to-read
This was a VERY fast, highly entertaining read.
It's funny in a very twisted way.
Milo finds himself in situations which, although not fair, are of his own making. He decides to make his own solutions as well.
The writing had an interesting rhythm to it, with short sentences, repeated phrases. In some ways, the book read like poetry, although it wasn't what I'd normally name poetic.
It's funny in a very twisted way.
Milo finds himself in situations which, although not fair, are of his own making. He decides to make his own solutions as well.
The writing had an interesting rhythm to it, with short sentences, repeated phrases. In some ways, the book read like poetry, although it wasn't what I'd normally name poetic.
This is the most unique book I've read in a very long time. At 256 pages, you can actually read it in just a few hours but there's a lot, a lot, going on in this little book. Completely got into Milo's head and the ending was a total surprise.
A superfast read: quirky, funny. The question is: did Barry Smith really write this book or did Milo?
Jun 25, 2009
J.M.
marked it as wishlist
Saw this on the Goodreads Giveaways and thought it looked neat.
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Barry Smith is a professor at Emporia State University.
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Barry Smith is a professor at Emporia State University.
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