Is it truly possible to write a novel using 140 words or
less over an extended period of time? Obviously it can be done, but would it be
readable and make sense. Would it flow in such a way as to peak your interest?
Well if you enjoy high slapstick comedy, and a sense of the
pun, look no further than Executive Severance by Robert K. Blechman. Writing a
novel using twitter seems such a daunting task, and yet Blechman persevered and
did it with certain panache.
Take a B-grade movie and add a bit of ”Mystery Science
Theater” for poking fun and you get a slight definition of how this novel
reads. A murder mystery full of oddballs and skullduggery, goofy scenarios and
just a jumble of happenings, the tweets are very readable. At times the writing
is a bit incomprehensible due to some of the characterizations of the
protagonists but you find you are soon able to decipher the strange writings.
Almost comic book style you can visualize the characters
with the ever present bubble from our days of reading them, the flow is along
the same lines. The prose is written in a steady even pace, even with the 149
or less characters needed in order to be tweet-worthy.
If you love fun and comedy, as well as slapstick humor this
is an insightful way to get your fix. The story while just a bit absurd is also
a mystery, a bit of a thriller and much, much more. To use such a forum and
create a work that reads so well requires both talent and patience, we see that
with clarity in this strange and witty whodunit.
If you are a twitter fan you will find much of the novel also
twists around some of the issues with tweeting, and you will find some hilarity
as well as possible frustration from your own experiences. This is a tickle
your funny bone experience. Reading some of the tweets during parties and group
events would be a fascinating way to break the ice in a way that would create a
buzz. Try it on for size and see what you think. This could become a cult
favorite.
Rating 5/5
This book was received as a free copy from the author. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
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