Official Review: The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid
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The SWORD Swallower & a Chico kid - Official Review
Stories like this don't captivate the readers attention as it should, unless the you illustrate on the importance of what or who a SWORD SWALLOWER is, and differentiate what a Chico Kid is.
Then spend quality time my the story line of these characters interesting, then you have a book to read and indulge.
Smooth captivity!!
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Though most of the book is based on fictitious events, it is not far off mark as Gary did put some real events in. Even with the fictitious events, I could completely see this actually happening back in the 80's and knew individuals that would run of to be in the circus or a carnival. Even the drugs and alcohol addictions in this book could help individuals in similar situations find hope with a realistic twist that shows that it is not easy to turn ones life around.
The constant thrill seeking (sword swallowing for starters) is something many individuals can relate too.
This was a great book that was hard to put down.
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That is why this is a real work of an eye-witness, relating his life to the subject at hand. The author is really in sympathy with his buddy, the sword swallower. (You could read his letter hereabouts, thankful for the positive response merited by his novel)courtneymcreative wrote: ↑19 May 2018, 10:14 So interesting that this is a work of fiction but one of the main characters is named after the author. Great review!
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At least, you will get transported to the world of celebrities -- or just plain performers, the people with rare talents, great wits, clowns, and freaks.SoonerKate wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 16:55 This isn't the normal type of book that I read but it actually sounds pretty good. I think I'll have to pick it up and read it. Thanks for the review!
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