Monday, January 3, 2011

Preincarnate - Shaun Micallef

About the Book
Alexander Pruitt is a twig. He is murdered and wakes up as Richard Cromwell, son of the famous Oliver. The narrator is trying to solve his murder, and eventually tries to prevent it.
 

My Thoughts
I don't know what to make of this novel. Shaun Micallef is quite witty on tv, but this book seemed a bit confused. It swapped between narrators... I think... and sometimes the story was interrupted by an aside for a joke... which is ok... if it was relevant... or funny.

I'm a bit annoyed with this book. Again I was suckered in with the time travel theme... although it was by soul transference. It had a really interesting story line where after being murdered one of the character's soul was transferred to Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell.



2 comments:

  1. Interesting to hear you thoughts on this one - I've been wondering whether to get it or not. As you say, Micallef is always so funny on tv, but I have never read any of his written work.

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  2. I think I was expecting it to be fantastic, and was a bit let down. I'd be interested to know what other people think about it.

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