Who Would Like This Book:
Get ready for an offbeat, heartwarming ride! "Kumquat" is a quirky romantic comedy from horror-meister Jeff Strand, but don't let the lack of gore fool you. If you love funny, character-driven road trips with lovable misfits, awkwardly sweet romance, and lots of genuinely witty banter, this one's for you. Fans of unconventional love stories and readers who enjoy watching flawed people break out of their shells will find a lot to adore here. It's especially perfect if you're in the mood for something uplifting, silly, and unexpectedly touching.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the humor repetitive or thought all the characters sounded too similar, making it hard to tell them apart. A few felt the plot was a bit too improbable or didn't deliver on the emotional stakes they were hoping for. If you're after an edge-of-your-seat read, a super realistic romance, or just can't stand lighthearted fare, this might not be your cup of tea.
About:
Kumquat by Jeff Strand is a humorous and quirky story about an underachiever who embarks on a spontaneous road trip with a dying woman. Throughout the journey, they encounter various mishaps and learn valuable life lessons about acceptance and the unpredictability of life. The writing style is described as realistic yet crazy, blending comedy and love story elements seamlessly to create a fantastic and entertaining read.
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Has Romance?
The romance in Kumquat is present but not the sole focus of the narrative; it develops within a backdrop of humor and adventure.
From The Publisher:
"Strand creates two endearing characters and infuses their relationship with an unexpected depth, humanity and tenderness, while managing to keep it grounded in reality with wicked humor." - Examiner.comFrom the "wickedly funny" Jeff Strand (says Publishers Weekly) comes a comedy about love, death, hot dogs, TV, and obscure fruit.Thirty-five-year-old introvert Todd Bryan hasn't really done much with his life, and he's okay with that. Until, at a painfully bad film festival, he meets Amy Husk. She's attractive. She's funny. She's quirky. And...she has an inoperable brain aneurysm and not much time to live. She may not even make it to the long-awaited final episode of EXIT RED, the Greatest. Show. Ever.She convinces him that they should do something crazy and frivolous. And suddenly Todd, a guy who doesn't do spontaneity, is on an insane road trip from Florida to Rhode Island with a woman he barely knows, just to visit a really cool hot dog place.Many things will go wrong. But, hey, many things will go right, too. There's a hook-handed hitchhiker and some property destruction. Maybe some sex. A kumquat will probably be relevant at some point, although not during the sex (if there is any).A laugh-out-loud comedy, a touching love story, and a cross-country adventure, KUMQUAT is a story about making the most out of the time you've got.If that doesn't interest you, there's also a gummi bear tractor.
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About the Author:
JEFF STRAND lives in Tampa, Florida, and doesn't believe in voodoo. But he still thinks you should carry a doll around, go up to people you don't like, and chuckle while you jab it with pins, just to make them squirm. Poke around his gleefully macabre website at www.JeffStrand.com.
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