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almacd13's review
4.0
I listened to the podcast version, which was delightful. The author's voices added to the experience and I'm already looking forward to enjoying his next book in the same way.
rachelini's review
3.0
My biggest complaint about this book, which was quite fun, was that the dialogue felt very stilted. And everyone kind of sounded the same? But it was an entertaining read.
karabk's review
3.0
Just who is Gabriel? And how did he ruin Alex MacAskill's life? Why does Alex continue to put up with his ridiculously mean boss? Will he ever recognize his cute coworker flirts with him? So many questions needing answers in this book. Terry Fallis kept my curiosity peaked.
Read my full review on http://booksandbrands.blogspot.ca/2017/07/one-brother-shy.html
Read my full review on http://booksandbrands.blogspot.ca/2017/07/one-brother-shy.html
mountie9's review
4.0
Honestly, just a thouroughly delightful book that once I started I just didn’t want to put down. Fallis is just one of those authors that create likeable characters, a good story and set in a wonderful, familiar Canadian background that you cannot help but love. Ok this time he threw in London (which I have at least visited for 5 magical days) and Russia, but still lots of Canadian references even in the remote locations. (The hockey snipes between the Russians and the Canadians obvious will bring smiles to – um every Canadian) I felt a connection to the main character right away, and the opening chapter had me hooked and never let me go. Thank god it was a dead evening on the phones for work, as I finished the book in one sitting in between calls. The storyline has plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested and the humour is definitely Canadian. Thanks for helping me get through a seriously slow night at work Terry. Ok and one of his characters was named Jessie Bain (only mentioned once) and it made me smile as it was my paternal grandmothers name.
Favourite Quotes/Passages
“I’m not supposed to cry. My supervisor always tells me that,” she said, wiping her eyes. “I don’t like my supervisor”
“No, no, luv. I meant, are you American?”
“Nice. Here I thought we we’re getting along so well and then you, insult, defame, and malign me. I’m Canadian. There’s a big difference, Huge, in fact.”
“Canadian.”
“Ooops. So sorry, luv. No offence meant.
Favourite Quotes/Passages
“I’m not supposed to cry. My supervisor always tells me that,” she said, wiping her eyes. “I don’t like my supervisor”
“No, no, luv. I meant, are you American?”
“Nice. Here I thought we we’re getting along so well and then you, insult, defame, and malign me. I’m Canadian. There’s a big difference, Huge, in fact.”
“Canadian.”
“Ooops. So sorry, luv. No offence meant.
feliciajoosten's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.25
bookedinsideout's review
4.0
My first Terry Fallis book, and I would definitely read more. I could relate when upon meeting his twin brother, Alex, a shy man, thought he was stepping out of his comfort zone and being more confident and social until his brother said he could tell he didn't feel comfortable around new people... apparently we're not fooling anybody.
emmajaneski's review
5.0
This is my third Terry Fallis book and I loved it just as much as I loved the others. His books are so funny and heartwarming, they're just really enjoyable to read. I highly recommend any and all of them.
crysana's review
5.0
This is a story about a fairly cliché, but heartwarming story about finding family and the longlasting effects of bullying. I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of humour, but there were a couple good one-liners. I enjoyed the protagonist's internal monologue during every conversation, as he was holding in quite a bit of sarcasm. I did, however, find the author relied too heavily on the excuse of genetics; I highly doubt that twins raised by different people on separate continents are going to use the exact same gestures, etc.