Okay , so this gets my vote for corniest novel for 2014! The concept is a fascinating one: all novels meet at a central point known as the Legendarium, no matter what time frame the novel happens or where it happens, be it in outer space, under the sea or in a vast desert. In this, the second novel starring Bombo Dawson, hero of Hugh Howey Must Die, a vast evil is destroying the great novels of American literature. It's up to Bombo and his sidekick Alistair to figure out how to stop the destruction, along with Kurt Vonnegut, Leo Tolstoy, Thornton Wilder, and cameos from several other authors and literary figures.

The writing was good, and the hidden gems were really the highlight of the story: quotes taken from great (and not-so-great) books and used in the dialogue throughout. One was even used as a chapter title, and that made me laugh out loud! The narration by Robert Rossman was very good, and his voice was perfect for the grandiose scenes from these great novels.

In the afterword, Michael Bunker mentioned that he'd be willing to work with anyone on Bombo Dawson novels. Just the concept of the Legendarium alone gives me several ideas that I might even run by him. I'm no writer, but several storylines have popped into my head in just the few minutes since I finished the book.

Recommended for anyone that loves a good farce, anyone that loves classical literature, and anyone that can laugh at how high-brow and uppity we can get with our favorite (and most-hated) books! ( )

It moves along at a good pace. the dialog is very witty, and I really enjoyed the back and forth between the main characters. ( )

Okay , so this gets my vote for corniest novel for 2014! The concept is a fascinating one: all novels meet at a central point known as the Legendarium, no matter what time frame the novel happens or where it happens, be it in outer space, under the sea or in a vast desert. In this, the second novel starring Bombo Dawson, hero of Hugh Howey Must Die, a vast evil is destroying the great novels of American literature. It's up to Bombo and his sidekick Alistair to figure out how to stop the destruction, along with Kurt Vonnegut, Leo Tolstoy, Thornton Wilder, and cameos from several other authors and literary figures.

The writing was good, and the hidden gems were really the highlight of the story: quotes taken from great (and not-so-great) books and used in the dialogue throughout. One was even used as a chapter title, and that made me laugh out loud! The narration by Robert Rossman was very good, and his voice was perfect for the grandiose scenes from these great novels.

In the afterword, Michael Bunker mentioned that he'd be willing to work with anyone on Bombo Dawson novels. Just the concept of the Legendarium alone gives me several ideas that I might even run by him. I'm no writer, but several storylines have popped into my head in just the few minutes since I finished the book.

Recommended for anyone that loves a good farce, anyone that loves classical literature, and anyone that can laugh at how high-brow and uppity we can get with our favorite (and most-hated) books! ( )

Through the Looking Glass, through the 'swishy doors, through a speakeasy, and into Moby Dick's jaws, Legendarium takes you on a rolling satire of literature and blueberry cake donuts. Anybody who can use the words 'bellicose' and 'superheated' in the same sentence deserves my humble respect. Well done and cheers for many more Bombo and Alistair adventures. ( )