Night of the Avenging Blowfish: A Novel of Covert Operations, Love, and Luncheon Meat
by John Welter
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Read in October, 2000
recommends it for:
anyone with a good sense of humor.
John Welter has been on my radar since I tripped over this book several years ago. I recommend it simply because it is, well, wacky. The suspension of disbelief is severly tested in several places in this novel, but it has always been a fond memory of mine...the reading of it. I remember passing time with it in the library at Valdosta State University where I was going to college at the time. The passage I was reading was about the main character and his IV pole. I snorted and laughed out loud, ...more
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Read in January, 2007
I totally loved this little book and its clever writing. As a bonus, it is set in DC and it's always fun to read about the place you live. The author is totally obscure and unheard of, rather unfairly I think. As far as pulpy fiction goes, he
should be at the top of the field.
should be at the top of the field.
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One of my favorite books! Super quick read, and funny as all hell. Welter's novels are all great, but this was the first one I read (found it completely by accident while looking for Welsh's books -- the title alone was enough incentive to buy it), so it remains my favorite.
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Read in January, 2004
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anyone
One of my favorite all time books! I can't believe this hasn't been made into a movie. It is extremely funny. There are a few sex scenes but for the most part it is just a quirky look at the Secret Service. It has received rave reviews from every one I've loaned it to.
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Read in July, 2007
I enjoyed the general concept of the book, and there were some absolutely hysterical one liners! It was a super fast read. I found the storyline uneven, however, which reduced the joy of the reading.
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Read in July, 1999
Holy moley this book has me laughing out loud! Now that my own little brother is in the field of national security, I can't but hope he has his own secret ball games, not that he would tell me!
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I love this book. I love everything about it. I read it so long ago I think I might oick it up & reread it. I remember laughing & really enjoying te entire book. Clever & funny.
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Without a doubt, one of the laugh-out-loud funniest things I have ever read. Covert baseball games. The Spam Incident. The Secret Service has never been so amusing.
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I read this probably 10 or 12 years ago and really really liked it. I want to find it again and see if it's still as good now.
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Read in January, 2003
Welter writes amusing book and this one lampoons politics, the secret service, etc. You'll giggle.
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Read in December, 2005
recommends it for:
spy fans and guys
This book is beyond quirky. it's just funny and weird.
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