Official Review: Shooting Europe by Simon Potter

Post by **kandscreeley** » 20 May 2019, 14:07

Wow. I'm left a bit speechless by this one. It's definitely not a book for me; I'm wondering if anyone would truly enjoy it. It sounds quite morbid, and I have a feeling I know what excremental kinetics entails (but I will NOT be searching it). Thanks, but this is a hard pass for me.

sarahmarlowe randomeducator · 20 May 2019, 17:04

I can only recommend this book (in its current form) to readers exceptionally fond of satire and not offended by consistent coarse language, grotesque and graphic descriptions and occasional racial slurs.

Yikes! I will pass on this one, but thank you for such a thorough review!

nooregano · Post by **nooregano** » 21 May 2019, 01:14

I like it when satire is unabashed, but I begin to dislike it when it begins to seem like all of its profanity is being done for a "shock factor." Did you get that feeling from the book, Bluebird03? Thank you for this review, it was thorough and very even-handed.

Prisallen · Post by **Prisallen** » 21 May 2019, 10:38

This sounds like an interesting book, but the grotesque satire would not appeal to me. Thanks for a wonderful review!

Amash Manzoor · Post by **Amash Manzoor** » 21 May 2019, 20:38

I don't like it .this book is not too much intersting

Niski · Post by **Niski** » 22 May 2019, 00:33

This one doesn't sound like a book to sit back and enjoy. I'm not the biggest fan of course language and grotesqueness (is that a word??) for the sake of it. If it adds value to the story, then maybe, but this one sounds like it was just because.
I really enjoyed your review - thanks so much!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 22 May 2019, 22:41

Excremental kinetics?? Umm...no...just. no. I tend to enjoy books with slightly dark themes but it sounds like Mopsa takes "dark" to a whole new level...downwards. I think I'll be giving this one a hard pass. Thanks for the rev...I mean, warning.

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 08:46

imSunshine wrote: ↑18 May 2019, 22:39 satire could be sexy..so i am giving it a try

If you do try this one, I certainly hope that you enjoy it. Thank you for reading my review and commenting!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 08:49

Agnes098 wrote: ↑19 May 2019, 02:33 The strong use of vulgar language is too disturbing for me. Thanks your great anf well explained review.

The language was definitely too much for me! Thank you so much, Agnes, for reading my review and commenting!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 08:58

Cotwani wrote: ↑19 May 2019, 08:20 The stories within story (films) sound unique. however, I will have to pass for it seems too grotesque. Thanks for the great review all the same!

Yes, it was very grotesque, and not at all what I had expected from reading the complete description. Thank you,. Cotwani, for stopping by and for sharing your thoughts!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 09:00

unamilagra wrote: ↑19 May 2019, 14:11 What an odd book. It sounds like it could be an interesting story, and I like the idea of having the book be written in letters, but it sounds like the author really got carried away with some of the details. Very thorough review!

Yes, I'm afraid that the satire I was expecting crossed over quickly into the bizarre and grotesque. Thank you, unamilagra, for stopping in and commenting!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 09:15

CyndiA1 wrote: ↑19 May 2019, 16:41 Thanks for the descriptive and balanced review. I do not think I'd like the revenge aspects or the odd art described in the book. Chicken parts just don't do it for me (-:

I agree, the chicken giblets were a bit much for me! Thank you so much, Cyndi, for stopping by and for sharing your comments!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 09:20

Uinto wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 04:57 I find the language a turn-off to reading the book. Thanks for your thorough review all the same.

I agree, Uinto, the language was too much for me. The book wasn't what I expected after reading the description of it. Thank you for reading my review and commenting!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 09:24

gen_g wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 11:08 This is definitely not a light read; still, it seems rather intriguing. Furthermore, it's a plus that the book is well edited. Thanks for the review!

The editing was definitely the book's saving grace for me. I just could not get past the language and the grotesque factor. Thank you so much for reading my review and for your comments, gen_g!

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 23 May 2019, 09:30

sanjus wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 12:12 The story of Mike and Holly’s relationship while working on films shot on locations throughout Europe,
but Mike was in a volatile relationship with Mopsa sounds interesting .

It was an interesting premise- just a bit graphic for me. Thank you, sanjus, for reading my review and for sharing your thoughts!