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A review by geo_ix
Cocky Bastard by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
3.0
So if you're against stalking, steer clear of this book. I couldn't give it five stars because at times it was overly funny, I also didn't really like her perspective all that much because it sounded like she was unnaturally attached to a stranger (let's face it they both are), but she was to the point she was crying because she thought he left her and in reality his phone had died and there was an Joe wait on dinner. She also needed therapy after the 8 or 11 days of knowing him because it gave her major trust issues, but the boyfriend she lived with before that cheating on her wasn't labeled as the main reason (she mentions having to go to therapy after he left, so in the conversation it sounds like she blames it on him and not just the fact she dates wankers).
The Aussie stuff was on point most of the time. Maybe thrown in my face a little too much with certain things (tim tams and vegemite) and I feel like he should have said more slang terms like thanks instead of thank you and such just because our language is pretty lazy/casual not so formal sounding, but other than that great. Loved the camping and such, although thinking back he mentioned Melbourne and all the city people I know don't like to go camping the 'proper' way, you know, where you don't even really have a tent, my dad just uses a swag and goes fishing for a fortnight. But it was great reading.
The emotion was like 90% there, but I wasn't some sobbing mess or anything. I felt some of his emotions, usually his jealousy came across, or when he was defeated, hopeful or even begging, but sometimes I didn't get other things.
I didn't like how she played him along for so long however. It made my soul hurt and I even felt a little sorry for Dick.
Also, the goat? Wasn't loving it to be honest, but sure, why not.
On a final note, cover model 95% reminds me of Dean Geyer. Only longer hair, more beard and a lighter hair colour. He was a teen crush of mine... Sorcery.
The Aussie stuff was on point most of the time. Maybe thrown in my face a little too much with certain things (tim tams and vegemite) and I feel like he should have said more slang terms like thanks instead of thank you and such just because our language is pretty lazy/casual not so formal sounding, but other than that great. Loved the camping and such, although thinking back he mentioned Melbourne and all the city people I know don't like to go camping the 'proper' way, you know, where you don't even really have a tent, my dad just uses a swag and goes fishing for a fortnight. But it was great reading.
The emotion was like 90% there, but I wasn't some sobbing mess or anything. I felt some of his emotions, usually his jealousy came across, or when he was defeated, hopeful or even begging, but sometimes I didn't get other things.
I didn't like how she played him along for so long however. It made my soul hurt and I even felt a little sorry for Dick.
Also, the goat? Wasn't loving it to be honest, but sure, why not.
On a final note, cover model 95% reminds me of Dean Geyer. Only longer hair, more beard and a lighter hair colour. He was a teen crush of mine... Sorcery.