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<![CDATA[The Wonderful Demise of Benjamin Arnold Guppy]]>
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3.7419 A dark comedy based on real-life events, except for the bit about the murder.
This book is scrumptiously wicked! The character development is fantastically done and in the case of the Guppy's will leave you wanting to do them in yourself. The amazing amount of awful things the Guppy's get away with is written in a manner that will leave you in awe but it isn't so over the top that you think this just can't be possible. If fact you may find yourself looking at that "awful" neighbor you know in a new way!
Because you just don't know what is coming up and it makes such impact in how the story read for me I'm not going to give any spoilers. But I loved the ending of Mr. Guppy! I'd recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good, wicked fun read! This is a flashlight worthy book that will keep you up and reading right to the end.
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Reviewer: Linda Waterson (courtesy of Apex Reviews)
Roy and Alex couldn’t be happier: they’ve just moved into a new seaside flat, and they’re excited about launching the newest phase of their lives together. Upon their arrival at their new home, they’re instantly greeted by their new neighbors, the inquisitive Ben and Pat Guppy, an apparently affable elderly couple who’ve appointed themselves as the de facto welcoming committee for all new residents of the neighborhood.
Roy and Alex soon discover, though, that Ben and Pat’s motives are considerably less than friendly; in fact, the duo has actually descended upon the new residents to impress upon them the “laws of the land,” specifically all the things that Roy and Alex will and will not be allowed to do – not to mention how and when they’ll be permitted to do them. After this inauspicious introduction, minor conflicts that ensue over the following months and years eventually explode into all-out warfare, and Roy and Alex find themselves in an ongoing bloodless battle with the Guppy’s for the mere right to enjoy peace of mind in their own
home.
The war eventually becomes too much for Alex to endure, and, when thoughts of the ultimate demise of her less-than-neighborly neighbor begin to flood her mind, it no longer becomes a question of “if” – only “when”…
Shocking, eye-opening – and surprisingly hilarious – The Wonderful Demise Of Benjamin Arnold Guppy is quite the entertaining read. Nearly everyone has had one experience or another with rude, selfish, or downright obnoxious neighbors, but Gina Collia-Suzuki’s tale encapsulates them all, showing the reader just how miserable life can be when confronted with the sum total of neighborly trauma. Ben Guppy alone is more than even the strongest among us can handle, but having to deal with his equal at the same time soon proves
unbearable for Roy and Alex; as such, one can certainly identify with their desire to rid themselves of their overbearing nuisance once and for all – despite how horrendous the prospect of murder in general may be.
Though they may be taken aback by just how crazy the Guppy’s antics become, readers are sure to take comfort in learning that, no matter how unbelievable their living situations may be, things could always be considerably worse.
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