Review of Get Gribnitz

[Kristine Mariel Diaz]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Get Gribnitz" by Howard Gimple.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Get Gribnitz" by Howard Gimple is a fictional crime story that follows the life of Stewart Gribnitz, a recognized advertising copywriter that gets in trouble very often because of his anger issues and impulse control disorder.

The story begins with a reunion at the ad agency where the new executive creative director, James Persons, is introducing himself to the team; however, because of an earlier incident, the staff doesn't like him very much, and during this meeting, Stewart gets frustrated, insults his new boss, damages his tie, and stomps out of the room. Because of this incident, when Persons is discovered dead the next day, Stewart is named as the main suspect by everyone, including the police, but he is exonerated due to his strong alibi from the night before. Nevertheless, his story is somehow known to all the local reporters, and he is seen as a murderer by everyone in the community. He is fired because it is clear that none of his clients want to deal with him.

He eventually lands a position as the advertising consultant for billionaire publisher Edward Rivette, who is a candidate for governor of Connecticut. While researching the opponent to make his advertisements, he discovers that the opponent is a dangerous man with a brother in the mob. Rivette also died one day, and this time it was in a plane crash. Stewart is now being pursued by the police as a suspect once more, and he must uncover the crime before they can clear his name and save himself since everything that has happened to him must be for a reason.

By narrating the story in the first person the author managed to create an immediate connection with the reader, the peculiar character of Stewart brings very funny moments to the story, even during the most dramatic moments. Also, as the story develops Stewart remembers moments of his past that will slowly clarify a lot of the reasons for his personality.

This book receives a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Stewart has been given a distinct personality by the author that is both entertaining and captivating, and readers will be curious to see what his next clever comment will be. Along with maintaining the suspense throughout, the author has incorporated some plot twists that will keep the reader interested right from the start. It was also well edited, as I could not find any errors in it.

My only complaint was the way the character narrates, being described as a man who was raised Jewish, he uses a lot of idioms and references that can be confusing for readers who are not familiar with these terms, for example he always refers to his ex-wife as the "Orthodox Jewish Vampire Bride from Hell", at times it was confusing for me, but maybe that is just a matter of taste, so I don't think it is necessary to deduct a star from the rating.

I will recommend this book to fanatics of crime stories and politics. In terms of age, it does contain strong language and sexual content that makes the book more suitable for an adult audience.

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[Kibet Hillary]

It appears that Stewart is being followed by misfortune after misfortune. My curiosity is piqued to know whether he was running away from the arm of the law while seeking to uncover the mystery of the murder and what happened. This is a must-read. Thanks for the review, @Kristine Mariel Diaz.