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Book Review: The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek
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Book Review: The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek

Man of la BookJuly 15, 2025

This novel was both hilarious and grim. The irony against forms of bureaucracy that claim authority over the people is what makes this a great anti-war novels

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Book Review: The Prophet and the Idiot by Jonas Jonasson
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Book Review: The Prophet and the Idiot by Jonas Jonasson

Man of la BookApril 9, 2024

The book is well written, satirical, quirky, and a lot of fun to read. The first half is excellent, but I felt the second half fell flat when the schtick was up

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Book Review: Springfield Confidential by Mike Reiss
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Book Review: Springfield Confidential by Mike Reiss

Man of la BookJuly 20, 2023

If you’re just interested in TV writing, entertainment, or the process of making a cartoon series you’ll find this book informative

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Book Review: How I Became a Famous Novelist by Steve Hely
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Book Review: How I Became a Famous Novelist by Steve Hely

Man of la BookDecember 1, 2022

How I Became a Famous Novelist, the fictional author writes a book full of clichés, lyrical descriptions, and commonalities he found in other novels

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Book Review: Locklands by Robert Jackson Bennett
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Book Review: Locklands by Robert Jackson Bennett

Man of la BookJune 30, 2022

Mr. Bennett goes a step further in this book when it comes to communication. talking is not needed, people are connected working as one entity for one goal

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Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Man of la BookMay 12, 2021

Dr. Ryland Grace woke up on a space-ship with no idea why he’s there. His crew-mates are dead and the spaceship is millions of miles from home.

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Giveaway & Book Spotlight: Good Grammar Is the Life of the Party by Curtis Honeycutt
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Book Spotlight: Good Grammar Is the Life of the Party by Curtis Honeycutt

Man of la BookJanuary 27, 2021

Grammar rules! Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life will convert grammar goofballs into bonafide word nerds.

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Book Review: Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett
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Book Review: Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett

Man of la BookJanuary 13, 2020

The sci-fi story Shorefall,expands on world building, societies, and technologies, questions what the author created, exploring politics, faith, and humanity.

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Book Review: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
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Book Review: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

Man of la BookAugust 1, 2018

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett a smart novel in a complex world where humans can tap the consciousness of objects convincing them that they are different

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Book Review: Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese
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Book Review: Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese

Man of la BookJuly 18, 2018

Anti-intellectualism is sadly seen as positive personality trademark, it’s nice to read a book which doesn’t shy from it, but embraces this aspect of humanity.

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