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Randy and Larry Sort of Save the World: A Science Fiction Comedy
Strange times call for strange heroes
Randy and Larry are New York City roommates with very different takes on life and politics. But when fate throws them in the middle of an ancient conflict between humans and octopuses, they soon discover that they’re The One (Yes, both of them. It’s complicated.). Can they put their differences aside for the greater good? Will they succeed in representing mankind at the Cosmic IDOL competition, in order to prevent the total annihilation of the human race? And most importantly, can Larry help Randy get a date with Kelli from their writing class?
Sci-fi action and comedy blend seamlessly and plot twists abound, as Randy and Larry unravel the mysteries of the universe. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll probably have a bowel movement at some point, depending on your fiber intake. I mean I’m really just guessing here, I don’t know you or how you’re going to react to this book. And on second thought, I don’t really know why you would cry. That would be a little weird.
So join our heroes as they encounter killer octopuses, zombies, space aliens, ninjas, ancient deities, talking statues, baby dinosaurs, neanderthals, lecherous interdimensional philosophers, and other absolute nonsense in their race against time to save the world! Sort of.
What are the critics saying?
“I thought the book was fantastic.” — An old friend
“It’s funny, but it’s not really my kind of thing.” — My mom
“Dad, why can’t I read your book?” — My five-year-old
Contains strong language, sexual references, some violence, and political/religious humor.
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Randy and Larry are New York City roommates with very different takes on life and politics. But when fate throws them in the middle of an ancient conflict between humans and octopuses, they soon discover that they’re The One (Yes, both of them. It’s complicated.). Can they put their differences aside for the greater good? Will they succeed in representing mankind at the Cosmic IDOL competition, in order to prevent the total annihilation of the human race? And most importantly, can Larry help Randy get a date with Kelli from their writing class?
Sci-fi action and comedy blend seamlessly and plot twists abound, as Randy and Larry unravel the mysteries of the universe. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll probably have a bowel movement at some point, depending on your fiber intake. I mean I’m really just guessing here, I don’t know you or how you’re going to react to this book. And on second thought, I don’t really know why you would cry. That would be a little weird.
So join our heroes as they encounter killer octopuses, zombies, space aliens, ninjas, ancient deities, talking statues, baby dinosaurs, neanderthals, lecherous interdimensional philosophers, and other absolute nonsense in their race against time to save the world! Sort of.
What are the critics saying?
“I thought the book was fantastic.” — An old friend
“It’s funny, but it’s not really my kind of thing.” — My mom
“Dad, why can’t I read your book?” — My five-year-old
Contains strong language, sexual references, some violence, and political/religious humor.
facebook.com/RandyAndLarry
233 pages, Paperback
Published July 14, 2020
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About the author
Brent McLean
2 books4 followersBrent McLean has lived in California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Japan, and France. He's been a babysitter, an altar boy, a clothing salesman, a guy who plugs cables into a machine that goes beep, a computer programmer, a marketing account director, a sales account director, and a stay-at-home dad. Sometimes he writes stuff, after the kids are in bed.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 10 reviews
June 2, 2023
Weird but in a good way.
Full of humour snark and absolute insanity get ready for a mind-bending ride, with zany characters and clever references this is a great read. If you liked the Bill and Ted with a side of Hitchhikers Guide movies this is for you, Baz.
Full of humour snark and absolute insanity get ready for a mind-bending ride, with zany characters and clever references this is a great read. If you liked the Bill and Ted with a side of Hitchhikers Guide movies this is for you, Baz.
November 13, 2020
The humour was a hit. This is a funny book, and really picks up in the second half (a bit earlier actually). For writers who focus on humour, it can always be difficult to find the perfect balance. There is always the urge to write too many jokes, a pressure to ensure that every dialogue is witty, and so on. At times, all you get is one joke after another, closely followed by yet another. That can get tiring fast.
This book, I think, does extremely well on that count. Yes, there are jokes and puns aplenty, but it was a fun read. Some jokes in particular landed perfectly well as knockout punches. Overall, I can say that I enjoyed reading this, and would love to read more by this author.
The story involves a couple of friends, Randy and Larry, who get involved in a bizarre absurdist battle with aliens, to, sort of, save the world. As the title suggests. Anything more would be a spoiler, and I suggest you Read And Find Out. I love that it’s explained why they find themselves in this situation though. Would love to read a sequel.
This book, I think, does extremely well on that count. Yes, there are jokes and puns aplenty, but it was a fun read. Some jokes in particular landed perfectly well as knockout punches. Overall, I can say that I enjoyed reading this, and would love to read more by this author.
The story involves a couple of friends, Randy and Larry, who get involved in a bizarre absurdist battle with aliens, to, sort of, save the world. As the title suggests. Anything more would be a spoiler, and I suggest you Read And Find Out. I love that it’s explained why they find themselves in this situation though. Would love to read a sequel.
January 15, 2022
There's a lot going on here. Zombies, octopus takeovers, Cthulhu, and so much more.
It might have worked with a little more development, but I'm not convinced. The fact that it's riddled with self aware jokes about how badly it's written makes me think that making it longer would have only forced me to read this graciously short book even longer.
Yeah, it's got some laughs, but I'm not convinced it's fun enough to try the sequel. Time will tell.
It might have worked with a little more development, but I'm not convinced. The fact that it's riddled with self aware jokes about how badly it's written makes me think that making it longer would have only forced me to read this graciously short book even longer.
Yeah, it's got some laughs, but I'm not convinced it's fun enough to try the sequel. Time will tell.
September 24, 2021
Geek humor at it's best.
Reminds me of those campy but not movies everyone secretly love. The best way to save the world is with humor. Watch the tentacles! Lol
Reminds me of those campy but not movies everyone secretly love. The best way to save the world is with humor. Watch the tentacles! Lol
March 17, 2021
Hilarious!!
I wasn't too sure about this book at the beginning, but it really took off!! Lots of laughs, crazy adventures, and absolute ridiculousness. I loved the writing style and the characters. This was a super fun read and I would definitely recommend it to others!
I wasn't too sure about this book at the beginning, but it really took off!! Lots of laughs, crazy adventures, and absolute ridiculousness. I loved the writing style and the characters. This was a super fun read and I would definitely recommend it to others!
December 31, 2021
Loved it, it was really entertaining and I like the word ‘octopossessed’
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