Reviews

Olur Böyle B*ktan Şeyler by Özlem Özarpacı, Rick Springfield

hijinx_abound's review against another edition

2.0

Interesting premise. A little bit obsessive on the tying job hints to sex but entertaining non the less.
Religion, free will, and why are we here themes are covered in an interesting way.

youarestillamystery's review

3.0

Kitabın ilginç bir konusu vardı.Şu Loch Nes olaylarının anlatımı beni sıkıyordu ancak kitap aşırı akıcıydı.Keyif aldım.Uzun zamandır eğlenceli bir kitap okumamıştım.

jenmillie's review against another edition

1.0

What was I thinking?

amyander12's review against another edition

5.0

Great book for a first time fiction. Gives you a perspective of the author's brain.

suekreads's review against another edition

4.0

I really didn't know what to expect from this book, considering this is Rick Springfield's first fiction novel.

I thought this book was witty, with snappy dialogue. Found myself busting up laughing at some parts, yet thoughtful at others.

graydonoliver95's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

There's a very prominent relationship between religion and sex in this book. The main character and narrator Bobby is obsessed with sex and religion as a combo. In fact, at least 50% of this book is him whining about his sexual desires. I frequently felt like women were being villainized for "tempting" men, who were being portrayed as victims of women, who were frequently referred to as "harpies," "sirens," "succubi," "nymphos," "hussies," etc. One girl, a teen of about 15 or so, is given the epithet Dracula--you know, just to remind us that the female of the species is evil.

Which is heightened by the end of the book, when Alice is the one who carried the death of half the world, should she have sex with Bobby. Once again, women and sex are tied to male devastation.

nyardley's review against another edition

2.0

Editor fail.

rynfrances's review against another edition

4.0

Rick Springfield... yes, that Rick Springfield wrote a novel. This book was really weird and will probably be deemed sacrilegious, but I loved it. Especially the end message and the way it makes the reader thing about what we are doing to the earth. Plus, you know, Loch Ness Monster! If you are a super conservative christian or can't handle a joke, steer clear of this book.

alina_hookedon_books's review against another edition

1.0

Wow I've never read a Male character that talks about his damn PENIS more than the character in this book. And the reason why God is contacting them?! WOW such a male driven perspective and not creative at all. If I didnt have the audiobook I would have DNF