Official Review: Masterminders by Tara Basi

[stacie k]

I have to be in the right mood to appreciate the deadpan wit in this type of book. It sounds great for those who enjoy this genre!

[Sibhone1]

it seems like a good read about boys trying to solve social and natural casualties but I find it more for the younger generation

[Maol Godlove 08024]

your review is a good one ,and with it the book promise to be interesting ,you are really good in what u do ,keep it up and surely u will get there.

[Chanti Stargirl]

This book sounds like a very entertaining read. Thank you for the review.

[Riszell]

While I'm not familiar with the comparisons you mentioned, I guess I'd enjoy reading this book as much as you did based on the words written in this review. It sounds like a delightful and entertaining read.

[Carly-maricque]

Awesome to hear that this book amused you so much! I also agree that it seems like relatable humor. I will be checking this book out. Thanks for the review!

[Shraddha_rc]

I love fine humor and I would love to read this book because I liked it's storyline. Congratulations to the author for the BOTD.

[FaruqAhmed]

It appears this book is reality in fiction, i like books that come in this way. Books that address the reality of life and at the same time giving the reader a great pleasure.

[Britty01]

Loved reading this excellent review for Masterminders which promises to be a super hilarious journey into the life of Terry and his new friends at Catholic school. I love sharp, witty satire and the unique British sense of humor. The first page few pages made me laugh, especially the reasons for the lack of tourism to the Island. No great satire would be complete without a mention of the weather. I enjoy it particularly when it takes a jab at current events and when you can read something about a character that reminds you of someone you knew. This will be a great read for me and I shall enjoy looking back at my favorite parts from time to time.

[drunyan]

It would have undermined the witty quality of the book if Basi had lingered on her characters’ inner lives. We know Bobby and Terry by their works, and the rest of the cast by their levels of eccentricity. Mr McStrumpy, former world sheep-throwing champion, stands out as the most Pythonesque character in Masterminders. "

After reading the excerpt of the book, I was confused. I didn't understand why the characters spoke the way they did - one character seemed quite stuffy, and to call a person "the half" seemed kind of mean. Your review helped things make more sense. The expressions used by the characters are quite funny, when viewed as a Monty Pythonecse type of book.

I'm not sure I would finish the book, probably because that type of humour flies over my head!

[420waystoreachthesun]

This book sounds really interesting. I also loved the bit I read. Thank you for this review.

[lesler]

Upon looking at the cover, this looks like Harry Potter fan fiction, but it's so much better. I appreciate the dry wit involved. I cracked up at the idea of a parrot continuously vomiting.

[tinz2018]

Másterminders by Tara Basi
The given sample for review is a bit suspense. The story of masterminders, Bobby and Terry, their talented leadership for their co islanders, knowing that Bobby's father is ill yet his concern is for the their environment, community problem for women and politics. Terry with the help of their co islanders to raise fund to help Bobby's father without Bobby's knowledge.

[Bonnie Shelby]

How do people come up with that stuff? Your review made it seem very intriguing. Originally, I wasn't interested in reading this, but now I might have to give it a shot! Nice review

[Jslanning]

Never judge a book by its cover definitely comes into play here. This novel sounds like a fun read. I was not expecting it to be about school age children and the shenanigans they create.