xan_48's review
4.0
I approached this with a little bit of trepidation as the author is an old friend of mine and I was worried about what would happen if I didn't like it but thankfully I did like it .... a lot!
Jake loves wrestling and his Dad does too. He's a big bear of a man and they begin a winning streak of small, local bouts. Jake's Dad becomes 'Demolition Man' only it's a secret and nobody knows his alter ego.
Then Jake enters his Dad into a Global Wrestling Contest. The bright lights, Vegas, money and glory are all calling. Jake is proud of his Dad and wants the World to be too.
Demolition Man V The Tsunami Terror and if he wins a glittering career awaits, but if he loses?
This is a wonderful book. It's characters are vivid and larger than life. The story grabs you like a grappling hook and whisks you in so that you too are cheering on Demolition Man.
It's a page turner as you can't wait to find out the fate of our hero. You don't have to like wrestling to like this book. It's a good romp of a tale with lots of heart and is packed full of easy going humour.
For 8+ and phew! I'm glad I liked it :-)
Jake loves wrestling and his Dad does too. He's a big bear of a man and they begin a winning streak of small, local bouts. Jake's Dad becomes 'Demolition Man' only it's a secret and nobody knows his alter ego.
Then Jake enters his Dad into a Global Wrestling Contest. The bright lights, Vegas, money and glory are all calling. Jake is proud of his Dad and wants the World to be too.
Demolition Man V The Tsunami Terror and if he wins a glittering career awaits, but if he loses?
This is a wonderful book. It's characters are vivid and larger than life. The story grabs you like a grappling hook and whisks you in so that you too are cheering on Demolition Man.
It's a page turner as you can't wait to find out the fate of our hero. You don't have to like wrestling to like this book. It's a good romp of a tale with lots of heart and is packed full of easy going humour.
For 8+ and phew! I'm glad I liked it :-)
mehsi's review
4.0
Great book, but I expected more wrestling and less drama. Still a good book, and I would recommend it. :D
mat_tobin's review
Although it took me a little while to get into Phil Earle's writing style (a cross between Mr. Gum, Tom Gates and Frank Cottrell Boyce) I thoroughly enjoyed Demolition Dad and know that kids will too. Remembering who the audience of the story is, Earle's book is funny in the traditional sense. There are plenty of wonderfully terrible jokes which children will enjoy and yet there is also a real sense of pathos too. It has heart and wit, doesn't take itself too seriously and yet, beneath the surface, it probably does.
yellowhighwaylines's review
4.0
A lovely, heartwarming story of family and friendship. Great narration and a great ensemble cast. Looking forward to reading more about the residents of Storey Street.
fijumanka0311's review against another edition
4.0
Moj tata je najjači/najveći/najbolji - izaberite sami. Sve je to poanta ove priče. Budući da je u pozadini hrvanje, možda će se više sviđati dečkima ali i djevojčicama bi moglo biti zabavno. A bilo je i meni :)
piperbunny's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good book, full of emotion, drama, touches on mental health about adults from a child's point of view and the wonderful relationship between father and son. I've read two Phil Earle books and loved them both.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
Although it took me a little while to get into Phil Earle's writing style (a cross between Mr. Gum, Tom Gates and Frank Cottrell Boyce) I thoroughly enjoyed Demolition Dad and know that kids will too. Remembering who the audience of the story is, Earle's book is funny in the traditional sense. There are plenty of wonderfully terrible jokes which children will enjoy and yet there is also a real sense of pathos too. It has heart and wit, doesn't take itself too seriously and yet, beneath the surface, it probably does.
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