Kevin’s review of The House of Special Purpose > Likes and Comments

Wow, special review Kevin. My curiosity is piqued by this. I hope audacious storytellers are about to have a renaissance.

Dave wrote: "Wow, special review Kevin. My curiosity is piqued by this. I hope audacious storytellers are about to have a renaissance."

Thank you so much, Dave.
I do hope that audacious storytellers are about to have a renaissance too!

Alternatively, please allow your curiosity to be piqued by Boyne's 'The Heart's Invisible Furies'
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

or his 'A Ladder to the Sky'
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

Splendid review, Kevin! Need to get back to reading John Boyne!

Antoinette wrote: "Splendid review, Kevin! Need to get back to reading John Boyne!"

Thank you, Antoinette! Kind of you to say so.
Yes, John Boyne almost always delivers.

Must read for me, Kevin your review is tres wonderful!

Kevin, you never fail to entertain with your spectacular reviews! Well done!
It is too bad that audio isn't available. Hearing your rendition of Ra-ra, Rasputin would have been something. ;-)

Marialyce wrote: "Must read for me, Kevin your review is tres wonderful!"

Merci beaucoup, chère Marialyce!

Kimber wrote: "Kevin, you never fail to entertain with your spectacular reviews! Well done!
It is too bad that audio isn't available. Hearing your rendition of Ra-ra, Rasputin would have been something. ;-)"

Thank you, Kimber. That song is one of my guilty pleasures. The lyrics are so bad that they're good! On top of that, it's one of the catchiest tunes ever. : )

Wonderful review, Kevin! I’ve never read anything by John Boyne, but I think I should start!

I love your review! I have to read this book!!!

Rachel wrote: "Wonderful review, Kevin! I’ve never read anything by John Boyne, but I think I should start!"

Whaaaaat? 😲😉
Might I suggest 'The Heart's Invisible Furies', which is much loved by many? > https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Thank you for your kind comment, Rachel. Happy reading!

Christina wrote: "I love your review! I have to read this book!!!"

Ooh, please do, Christina, and let me know how you got on.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment!

You are a ‘natural born storyteller’ too, Kevin, and this is a splendid review with your unique pixie touch.

You certainly know how to sell a book, Kevin!! 😊 Adding this to my agenda for sure. I hope I get a chance to belt out Ra-Ra-Rasputin! Such a catchy number, that one! 🎶

Sleep through your reviews? Never!

Fantastic review!

I have not yet read Dumas, and Hugos in detail, when you compare the author and also say you are a fan, I guess the fan of your writing should go, check them. I am adding the author Kevin, great lively review!

Laysee wrote: "You are a ‘natural born storyteller’ too, Kevin, and this is a splendid review with your unique pixie touch."

Such a kind comment. Thank you, Laysee!

Rosh wrote: "You certainly know how to sell a book, Kevin!! 😊 Adding this to my agenda for sure. I hope I get a chance to belt out Ra-Ra-Rasputin! Such a catchy number, that one! 🎶"

It really is a catchy tune, Rosh. One of my guilty pleasures. : )
I really appreciate your kind comment, my friend.

JanB wrote: "Sleep through your reviews? Never!

Fantastic review!"

You are more than kind, Jan.
I certainly couldn't sleep through your reviews either!

Praveen wrote: "I have not yet read Dumas, and Hugos in detail, when you compare the author and also say you are a fan, I guess the fan of your writing should go, check them. I am adding the author Kevin, great li..."

If you are going to try John Boyne's books, I would start with https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Have a lovely weekend, Praveen!

Kevin wrote: "Praveen wrote: "I have not yet read Dumas, and Hugos in detail, when you compare the author and also say you are a fan, I guess the fan of your writing should go, check them. I am adding the author..."

Thanks, Kevin. I take the advice.

Praveen wrote: ".Thanks, Kevin. I take the advice."

👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you Kevin!
Fantastic review, I wasn’t aware of this one!

Karen wrote: "Thank you Kevin!
Fantastic review, I wasn’t aware of this one!"

Thank you for dropping by, Karen! : )
I think that this was one of his early ones...

Aaah Kevin, another fabulous review and no one could ever fall asleep reading on of yours. Tee Hee!

Beverly wrote: "Aaah Kevin, another fabulous review and no one could ever fall asleep reading on of yours. Tee Hee!"

You are unfailingly kind, Brilliant Beverly!

Have the world's greatest storytellers all died a long time ago, taking their precious secrets to the grave?

I sighed when I read that, for I sometimes despair that the answer might be "yes". Another stunning review by a masterful reviewer (Boyne should be gratified). It reminded me that I have had The Heart's Invisible Furies on my Kindle, lo these many years. Really must get to that!

Anyone says John Boyne and I’m there, with bells on. Excellent review my dear friend from across the pond. Both informative and entertaining.

Great review.

Sara wrote: "Have the world's greatest storytellers all died a long time ago, taking their precious secrets to the grave?

I sighed when I read that, for I sometimes despair that the answer might be "yes". Another stunning review by a masterful reviewer (Boyne should be gratified). It reminded me that I have had The Heart's Invisible Furies on my Kindle, lo these many years. Really must get to that!..."

Sadly, I think that the answer is a resounding "yes", Sara.

But I would love to see your take on Boyne's 'The Heart's Invisible Furies'. It's a great read!

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot coming from you.

Entertaining and articulate, Kevin. Wonderful review.

Glenda wrote: "Anyone says John Boyne and I’m there, with bells on. Excellent review my dear friend from across the pond. Both informative and entertaining."

Thank you, my equally dear friend from across the pond!
Boyne can always be relied upon to deliver.

Carmen wrote: "Great review."

Thank you, Carmen!

Daniel wrote: "Entertaining and articulate, Kevin. Wonderful review."

Thank you, Daniel. You are a gentleman!

Hey Kevin, this beautifully written review - I love it. Now I'm a Boyne virgin - I need to be introduced to this guy, can you throw me a recommendation por favor? I loved the fantasy bit of you looking into "Johnny Boy's Eyes" - and his reply - typically Kevin and typically magical. I call my brother, John, "Johnny Boy" by the way - among other things 😂🎈😬

Beautiful review, Kevin! Your love for Boyne's writing shines, and I certainly hope you find more present-day storytellers that rise to the level you enjoy so much! ✨

Wow, this is the second John Boyne book I’ve seen reviewed this week which has prompted me to switch ‘Hearts Invisible Furies’ to this week instead. ‘Stover’ can wait to next week!!!

I think the style of the greatest storytellers from the past has changed but they still exist today. While the reviews over the years have become more fleshed out only some can do humour so well. You are evidence of both.

You are a master storyteller (I’ve read your books) who delivers reviews that make me smile and with such insightful content. Another superb review Kevin 💖

Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the ‘Boyners’ scene
Wrote a review we could feast our eyes on
Ra ra Rasputin ….. no no I’ll stop 🎤🎵

How can I follow Margaret!!?? Just writing a note to self - read more John Boyne. Fantastically entertaining review Sir K 🥂

Kevin wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Aaah Kevin, another fabulous review and no one could ever fall asleep reading on of yours. Tee Hee!"

You are unfailingly kind, Brilliant Beverly!"

Thanks so much kind and clever Kevin! :D

Margaret M wrote: "Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the ‘Boyners’ scene
Wrote a review we could feast our eyes on
Ra ra Rasputin ….. no no I’ll stop 🎤🎵"

Oh, wow! 👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐
Bravo, Margaret! 💕 Loved that! 😍


I’m not sure I can follow it, but I’ll have a go…😬

🎵. Ra, ra, Margarine,
Goodreads’ greatest reading queen 🎵


(My sincere apologies for calling you “Margarine”, but I had to make it rhyme somehow…) 🙏☹️🙏

Ceecee wrote: "How can I follow Margaret!!?? Just writing a note to self - read more John Boyne. Fantastically entertaining review Sir K 🥂"

I just tried to follow Margaret’s rousing rendition, but failed miserably. 🤦🏻‍♂️
Thank you so much, Lady C!

Beverly wrote: " . Thanks so much kind and clever Kevin! :D.."

✨😊✨

Kevin wrote: "Margaret M wrote: "Ra ra Rasputin
Lover of the ‘Boyners’ scene
Wrote a review we could feast our eyes on
Ra ra Rasputin ….. no no I’ll stop 🎤🎵"

Oh, wow! 👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐
Bravo, Margaret! 💕 Loved that! 😍
..."

🎶Ra ra Rasputin
Witty banter is my scene
No offence - please just carry on
Ra ra Rasputin
Goodreads greatest 'word' machine
Yeh you know him - it is our Kev-on 🎶😂💕

Margaret M wrote: "Goodreads greatest 'word' machine..."

Yes! I will happily take that!
Thank you, Margaret. 💖

Only you could inspire someone to write a poem in the comments section!! Your review is scrumptious, as always. I just love to watch you play with words and give such thoughtful, funny critiques.

I love Boyne—the two you mentioned are wonderful. I need to read more! I have two on my To-Read pile. You make me want to get to them sooner!

Debbie wrote: "Only you could inspire someone to write a poem in the comments section!! Your review is scrumptious, as always. I just love to watch you play with words and give such thoughtful, funny critiques.
..."

It's always a great day when Dazzling Debbie rides her pogo stick into my 'hood. Thank you so much!

A great review, Kevin. I will add this book by John Boyne to my TBR as well. Thank you.

Lorna wrote: "A great review, Kevin. I will add this book by John Boyne to my TBR as well. Thank you."

Please do, Lorna. It's not as good as The Heart's Invisible Furies or A Ladder to the Sky, but an immersive read nonetheless.
Thank you for dropping by.

Great and delightful review my frien. As you may remember, John Boyne is one of my favorite authors. This one has been on my list for a while. I shall move it up.