Ringfield A Novel

Yes, I read that too. Okay, so I've got problems.

In addition to the wacko philosophizing, there are also way too many references to his KIA the car and masturbation with "Woody". Dear Lord, Rick is obsessed with his car and his penis. But, another note on his surprising talent: Rick also did illustrations in this book! A friend of mine put it well when she noted that this is a guy in his sixties who is writing about a guy in his early thirties with the mind of a twelve-year-old kid. I think she was especially referencing his love of all things penis, but I think it goes for everything in here.

Why did the dog have to die? Feb 06, Erika Skaggs rated it it was amazing. Laugh out loud funny. Rick Springfield's debut novel reads like the strange but wonderful lovechild of Neil Gaiman, Mitch Albom and David Eggers all rolled into into one. Campy at times but still clever and fun, this riotous adventure tale is sure to give you a serious case of the giggles. Though it should be noted that I have a somewhat dark, irony loving sense of humor.

Jun 24, Cindy rated it did not like it. It's a good thing I wasn't a huge Rick Springfield fan back in his heyday because this book would have totally destroyed my fandom. Mar 26, Jillyn rated it liked it Shelves: I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I picked up this book.

Magnificent Vibration by Rick Springfield

I saw the name Rick Springfield and fangirled a little since I'm a fan of his music, and added it to my Kindle. I definitely wasn't expecting the reading experience that I received, which left me with torn, relatively neutral feelings about it. This book follows the main character, Bobby, who calls an number he finds tucked away inside of a self-help book, and discovers that the phone number reaches the one and only big man up I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I picked up this book.

This book follows the main character, Bobby, who calls an number he finds tucked away inside of a self-help book, and discovers that the phone number reaches the one and only big man upstairs, God. He picks up a partner, the very pretty Alice, and together shenanigans and debauchery ensue.

On the one hand, I give Springfield credit. The book made me chuckle out loud quite a few times. There's some very funny one liners and comebacks that kept my interest throughout. I also really liked the concept of someone getting a phone number that belongs to God. It got me thinking, admittedly, about what I would do.

Magnificent Vibration

What would I ask for? Would I take it seriously? Would I act as hilarious and crass as Bobby does? However, on the other hand, I had a bit of issue with the dialogue in this book. While some of it was really amusing, the parts that weren't came across as choppy and forced. It didn't always feel like a natural, real conversation and I had to reread a few lines a few times to make sure I was following correctly.

The blurb on this book's Goodreads page labels it as "over the top", and I have to agree. This book squeezes sex, religion, God, the Loch Ness monster, hot nuns, and saving the world into one adventure. Unfortunately for me, over the top wasn't necessarily a good thing. It was bizarre, and in some parts it really worked, but fell short in other bits, leading me overall to an in-the-middle rating of three stars.

This book is good if you want a strange, often funny read, but be warned that there's some sex and language.

In a nutshell, this book made me laugh and had a great concept, but didn't always "click" with me as a whole. Thanks to Netgalley and Touchstone for my chance to read this in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found on my blog, Bitches n Prose. Sep 05, Lance Lumley rated it did not like it Recommends it for: This was probably the worst book I have read in decades. At least one every page or every other the character talks about his privates, and the action only starts in the last few chapters. The beginning started out well, but went down hill from then. The ending seems like the editor made the writer just create any ending without reason.

I was excited to read this, especially since I enjoy th This was probably the worst book I have read in decades. I was excited to read this, especially since I enjoy the fact music acts try to venture into another form of art, but this is a major dud. If the author's name wasn't well know, this book would not been read or even giving a book deal. I gave this one star just because I have to rank it something. I ran out the day this came out to buy. A waste of my money. May 06, Terry Audette weiss rated it did not like it.

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Another book I didn't finish but at least I gave this one 50 pages. I found it confusing and rambling; wasn't sure what was going on or when. It skipped from childhood to present, to conversing with God, back to childhood and then again to the present. Too many good books out there. May 25, Paul rated it did not like it. This was one of two books I struggled through this week.

The first on was just as bad as this one for different reasons. I will also confess I did not finish either one, this used to bother me- which is something people who like to read will understand- but I have come to the conclusion that life is too short to waste on crap. I did not know the Rick Springfield fancied himself as an author especially considering that his major claim to fame is that he was on a soap opera in the 80's and also du This was one of two books I struggled through this week.

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I did not know the Rick Springfield fancied himself as an author especially considering that his major claim to fame is that he was on a soap opera in the 80's and also during that time released a song that everyone on the planet knows- "Jesse's Girl". He has a greatest hits album which shockingly is not on a 45!

At this point it probably will come as no surprise that I have not nor will I be reading his, I guess you would call it memoir, Late, Late at Night, but I wonder if it is anywhere near as bad as this book. After talking to God he meets a confused nun in a bar, and I guess at some point they head out together to do something, or search for meaning, who cares.

I thought the book would be funny. First off there are no chapters, just three different fonts as Horatio tells the story in the present, the past and a random story about an old man who has seen the Loch Ness monster. As far as I can tell from the first hundred pages, Rick Springfield hates organized religion, and his main character was obsessed with sex and masterbation growing up. Maybe the author was as well, I don't really care since he was not able to incorporate any of these themes into a story that was readable.

In fact at least for as far as I made through the book, it none of these themes were particularly offensive, he just managed to mix them in to a very boring story. This book for me was a complete waste of time, thank god I didn't spend any more time finishing it. Aug 12, Genissa rated it did not like it Shelves: I did like the writing style and the concept, but the main character was WAY too obsessed with sex.

I don't have to put up with slogging through books like that, so I skipped to the end to see if it might be worth it after all I think I made the right choice to quit when I did. Feb 06, Adriana rated it really liked it Shelves: Douglas Adams meets Jonathan Tropper. I realized as I was actually getting ready to post this review that it's just all over the place, so please excuse my lack of cohesion. If poking fun at religion offends you, do not read this book. I had initially planned on buying the book just so I could meet the man I'd had such a huge crush on when I was He was doing a book signing nearby and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity.

As details of the book leaked out, I was intrigued. It seemed like som Douglas Adams meets Jonathan Tropper. It seemed like something I would want to read anyway. Recently divorced Horatio "Bob" Cotton is despondent when he stumbles across a book with telephone number to God scrawled on the inside. It's a little dark, and a little off kilter, and it really throws Horatio for a loop. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that the prude in me couldn't help wondering if maybe it could have had fewer references to, um, self-gratification and Horatio's seemingly constant state of arousal.

Still not sold in it? Referring to it as a fun romp sounds so cliche, and I am loathe to do so, but that's really what it is. We're left wondering, imagining two possible outcomes. I hope Rick doesn't write a sequel. Good literature should make you think, not spell everything out for you. The truly unfortunate thing about this book is that the segment of the English-speaking population who would most enjoy it will probably never even consider picking it up. I am referring to men. Ladies, those of you who actually get around to reading it and hopefully enjoy it as I did, tell the men in your lives to give it a shot.

They'll probably be embarrassed to be seen with anything bearing the name Rick Springfield, but they won't be disappointed. Jun 20, Kim rated it it was ok. I love Rick have since I saw him in concert in , and I renewed my love for him in during his one-man show that mixed comedy and song. A dear friend that went to that show bought me this book.

I can say, Rick can write. He's a smart man. Calling God on a hotline and Loch Ness monster crap.

Ringfield: A Novel by S. Frances Harrison

I'm sure there is deep meaning that I would find if I continued reading this insane plot, but alas, I simply can't bear it right now. There are too many books I love Rick have since I saw him in concert in , and I renewed my love for him in during his one-man show that mixed comedy and song. There are too many books with plots that don't make me want to drink out there. You still are absolutely adorable, witty, and seemingly a good man, father, and husband.

Jul 13, Marissa Talvy rated it did not like it. After the first few pages I doubted if I was going to enjoy the book because of how sporadic the author was with his writing. I decided at the start I was going to stick through to see if it got any better The only salvageable part of the story was when he talked about Tio's his sister.

The rest was unbelievably f After the first few pages I doubted if I was going to enjoy the book because of how sporadic the author was with his writing. The rest was unbelievably far fetched and there were too many voices throughout the story that made it hard to follow.

The ending was absolutely horrible and made me wish I stopped halfway through. Sep 07, Dorothy rated it did not like it. I actually didn't finish this one.

Despite snippets of great writing, this book is just weird. And, if it weren't for the different fonts to distinguish between storylines which made no sense , I would have been totally lost. Stick to singing and performing, Rick. May 15, Heather White rated it did not like it Shelves: Can I give it less than one star? The writing is so Thank god I downloaded a sample before I bought it. It would have been a huge waste. Jul 06, Lori Mitchell Myers rated it did not like it.

I think maybe Rick has lost his mind. I am and always have been a huge fan of his music. But this book is disturbing. Apr 25, Adream adream rated it did not like it. The word pretentious is an understatement. The Short of It: The Rest of It: Where do I start? I mean, I love The Short of It: I mean, I love the guy. Not his strong suit. Write a customer review.

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