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pjmurphy3's review against another edition
5.0
Like the rest of Mr. Hartinger's books I thoroughly enjoyed this continuation of his series. Given the fact that I want to pursue a career in Hollywood I really gave some good pointers and experience into how not to be swindled and what you kind of have to do to make it in that world. I love the development of the characters although I do feel sometimes that I know it's NA but I feel like they're still emulating their high school personas. So it would be interesting to see if they can develop and grow out of those. once I started it I couldn't put it down and kept wanting to read more and more. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the series and who likes GBLT new adult novels.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
Me and Russel nearly fell out in this book when he dissed Blade Runner and said it was overrated, but he somewhat redeemed himself by his acceptance that Michael Schoeffling, the love interest in 16 Candles was hotter than Andrew MCarthy in Pretty in Pink. Of course both of them pale into insignificance beside John Cusack, who also starred in the former.
Overall though, this was an odd one, very introspective and while still humorous, it seemed to also have a bite to it that hadn't been present before. Perhaps a symptom of the Hollywood lifestyle!
Overall though, this was an odd one, very introspective and while still humorous, it seemed to also have a bite to it that hadn't been present before. Perhaps a symptom of the Hollywood lifestyle!
cameronjames's review against another edition
4.0
I first have to say that here Brent has successfully wrote a book that didn't make me roll my eyes once. I was of course wary at the start, he'd gotten such a good deal, it'd all happened so quickly, I worried for the obvious cliché to follow and yet somehow you managed to avoid that cliché like the plague. I enjoyed the prospect of the story and enjoyed the new take this series has taken, I however was quite surprised at the lack of mention of Min and Gunnar - but it could just be that I am an avid fan of the Russel Middlebrook Series but of course understand how this book is also a standalone so can sort of see were he was coming from - I do have to add though that I fully enjoyed the return of Otto (and kind of shipped Otto and Russel - again).
I found Russel to be believable and related immensely with him, I even understood all the ghost stuff, if that tells you anything! But I thought overall with the relatable main character and the strong non-cliché storyline this book is a brilliant read that has managed to keep me intrigued and turning the pages.
I wouldn't say there were any bad points to the book, I'd feel it'd be wrong to say there were bad bits, although admittedly there were bits where I couldn't completely see where things were going - for example early bits with Daniel, I found the character odd and struggled to see his direction but of course as the story progressed I saw what kind of direction it was supposed to take.
I found Russel to be believable and related immensely with him, I even understood all the ghost stuff, if that tells you anything! But I thought overall with the relatable main character and the strong non-cliché storyline this book is a brilliant read that has managed to keep me intrigued and turning the pages.
I wouldn't say there were any bad points to the book, I'd feel it'd be wrong to say there were bad bits, although admittedly there were bits where I couldn't completely see where things were going - for example early bits with Daniel, I found the character odd and struggled to see his direction but of course as the story progressed I saw what kind of direction it was supposed to take.
sanduskt's review
4.0
After four novels worth of trials and tribulations, a grown-up Russel Middlebrooke is with the man of his dreams, Kevin. Now they're moving to the Hollywood in hot pursuit of Russel's dream of becoming a screenwriter.
Upon arrival they fall in with an eccentric group of characters who are also looking to live the dream, including Russel's former flame, Otto. Russel feels like his dream is finally coming true when he is summoned by an old and storied producer who wants to make his dreams come true and turn his screenplay into a film! But is it too good to be true? And what about the spirits that haunt Russel and Kevin's new apartment?
Once again, Russel learns valuable life lessons about love, friendship, and the life of the creatives. An overall great novel with only a few small pacing issues. I loved it and cannot wait for the next entry!
Upon arrival they fall in with an eccentric group of characters who are also looking to live the dream, including Russel's former flame, Otto. Russel feels like his dream is finally coming true when he is summoned by an old and storied producer who wants to make his dreams come true and turn his screenplay into a film! But is it too good to be true? And what about the spirits that haunt Russel and Kevin's new apartment?
Once again, Russel learns valuable life lessons about love, friendship, and the life of the creatives. An overall great novel with only a few small pacing issues. I loved it and cannot wait for the next entry!
gjalvi's review
3.0
Ooh I definitely preferred TTIDKIDK to this one.
Full review here: https://gjalvi.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/book-review-barefoot-in-the-city-of-broken-dreams-by-brent-hartinger/
Full review here: https://gjalvi.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/book-review-barefoot-in-the-city-of-broken-dreams-by-brent-hartinger/
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