Splintered, by Thomas London
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Splintered, by Thomas London
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Once upon a time, Pinocchio was a real boy who couldn’t tell a lie. Now he’s a politician who can’t seem to tell the truth.
As a junior analyst with a powerful lobby firm, nobody was more anonymous than Pinocchio. But when a chance encounter leads to his being labeled, “The Last Honest Man in Washington,” Pinocchio becomes the toast of the town - and an unwitting pawn in a corrupt congressman’s political game. With his new career taking a toll on his marriage - and his relationship with his aging father - Pinocchio finally tells a lie so outrageous that he reverses the magic that once made him a “real man,” and he transforms back into a wooden puppet - live on C-SPAN. Now he has just one week to undo the spell, or he will end his days as a worthless splinter of wood, but to do that, he’s going to need the help of a drunken fairy and a family of talking insects...
Part satire, part thriller, Splintered is a genre-shattering look at American politics that takes readers on a whimsical journey from the halls of Congress to the beaches of the Caribbean, and on to an amazing dreamland where anything is possible.
Splintered, by Thomas London- Amazon Sales Rank: #3848073 in Books
- Published on: 2015-07-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x 1.07" w x 5.25" l, 1.07 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 428 pages
Review "Flawless!""Splintered is such a charming novel...London wrote the novel in a fluid way that felt effortless."-Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite"A stroke of genius...""I loved this book. LOVED it...The interweaving of a fairy tale in such a politically based story was a stroke of genius...Splintered would be enjoyed by any lover of inventive fiction, fairy tales, writing related to politics, suspense, or just a great, funny read...I am very much looking forward to seeing what author Thomas London has in store for his readers." -Tracy Slowiak for Readers' Favorite
About the Author
Splintered is the debut novel of playwright and award-winning screenwriter Thomas London. A journeyed explorer, Mr. London’s style is influenced by both his passion for history and his love of exotic locales - both of which feature in his upcoming work, The Masada Option. Mr. London is a veteran of the Armed Services, holds an M.A. in Entertainment Business, and is an avid automobile and motorbike enthusiast. He currently spends his time in Los Angeles, California and in Ireland.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. An Ingenious Re-Telling of a Classic Tale By Christina B. Once life permitted, I resolved to sit down and read this wonderfully quirky book, thinking that I would perhaps spread out my reading over a couple of days, but I can honestly say that I couldn't put it down any easier than if it were super-glued to my fingers. I would never have imagined the concept of Disney-meets-political-satire being so entertaining, and yet it brings a level of authenticity and gives deeper meaning to the story. SPLINTERED is utterly charming and its reworking of the story of Pinocchio is magnificent with its well-rounded plot, suspenseful undertones, and complex and NEW characters - characters that I've known for over twenty years!The author has done an amazing job of transforming and expanding a beloved, classic story, but in such a way that both honors and, in many ways, surpasses the original. I say that because when comparing Pinocchio's deepest wishes in both versions, I found myself wondering, "Which was the more worthy pursuit... wanting to be 'a real boy' or a 'real man?'" And although the original touches on the fact that Pinocchio learns morality, the meaning of sacrifice, and how to be a good son, this new version is all that AND learning to be a good father, husband, and a good, honest man in a world where there are few.I cannot say enough good things about this book and its author, and so I will leave it with these words of wisdom... "Guess feeding your boss to a whale has some benefits."Indeed, Pinocchio.... Indeed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Best Political Satire Since “Animal Farm” By Andrew Strengths: Awesome plot, quick read, beautiful illustrations, great references to the original book, hilarious characters, snappy dialogue, hidden references for political junkies.Weaknesses: Slow start, could use more about Pinocchio’s wife, overly sentimental at times, simplistic view of congress.Great book! Kind of a sequel to “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” this takes place in modern day America and picks up with an adult Pinocchio working for a company called The Kronos Group, a powerful D.C. lobby firm headed by a Jack Abramoff-type character, Charles Stevens. Pinocchio is married, has a young son, and lives near his father, Geppepto, who is portrayed as a doddering old man with one foot in the grave. It seems that Pinocchio has forgotten that he was once a puppet, and he resents Geppepto’s telling stories about his youth to his son, Albero. Otherwise, Pinocchio is shown as a true innocent who doesn't fully understand Washington, or politics in general for that matter.The book is told from the perspective of a newspaper reporter, Max Wiggs, who wrote an article that accidentally launched Pinocchio to fame by playing up his absolute honesty. Later, it’s alluded to that Pinocchio can’t lie, and the reason it isn’t revealed until midway through the book in a hilarious way. Pinocchio, his head swimming with thoughts of fame and power, becomes disenfranchised from his family, even going so far as to throw Geppepto into a nursing home (The “Weeping Pines Retirement Center” Ha!). But slowly, Pinocchio starts to realize that Geppepto may have been telling the truth when he learns that he can talk to animals and trees. Everything comes crashing down when he tells a complete lie while giving testimony to congress and he transforms into a puppet once again. Panicked, he sets out to cure himself and learns he has to find a fairy and a cricket, only to learn the fairy is an ugly, womanizing, drunken old man, and the “talking cricket” is a slimy cockroach with thousands of children.At this point, the book takes an unexpected turn, going from a somewhat predictable story about a good man corrupted by power to something else altogether. Reading the last half is like watching an action movie – well paced, exciting, and with a really unexpected twist at the end.The writing is super strong, with memorable witticisms that remind me of Oscar Wilde’s short stories. That being said, the pacing could be better. The first hundred pages or so, while funny, is slow. But once Pinocchio becomes a puppet again, the story just takes off. The book is dripping with subtext and carries a lot of themes – parenthood, marriage, even Greek mythology (and for us political junkies, the author loads up the story with easter eggs that I think the average reader won’t get - look for the plaque on the secretary’s desk). The animal characters, in my opinion, are actually representations of humanity. They are cruel, racist, fearful, in other words, the worst of us. The remind me of the barnyard in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” another great satirical work.I do wish I could have learned more about Pinocchio’s wife. In the end, she remains a somewhat flat character. Overall, however, the characters are very true to life, the dialogue is fun, and the book is an enjoyable quick read.I had trouble with this review because, honestly, there is just so much going on in this book. Somehow, the author has managed to build a rich, colorful, new world out of characters we’ve all known for years. This book is something entirely new, and I hope a lot of readers enjoy it! Well done!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quirky, smart political satire By horrorgirldonna What if Pinocchio became a politician? Personally, I believe it would be great—at least we could tell when he was telling a lie. In Thomas London’s “Splintered,” Pinocchio has become one Washington’s elite. Rising from a junior analyst with a powerful lobbyist, he was an unknown. But a sudden change in circumstance leads him to being known as “The Last Honest Man in Washington.” From unknown to a political darling, he then finds himself a player, albeit, an unwitting player, in a corrupt political game.In the meantime, his new fame is destroying his marriage and his relationship with his father. But when he finally tells a lie so incredible that he actually transforms back into a puppet, live on cable television! Now, with only one week to undo the spell, seeks help from a drunken fairy and some talking insects.If you love retellings of classic fairy tales, I highly recommend this unique spin on the Pinocchio story. Well written, engaging, and intelligent, this is excellent satire—full of humor and with some interesting and timely messages. I’m not usually one for politically themed fiction, but this one had me hooked from the beginning. Great base story and fun characters. Anyone who loves classic retellings will enjoy this,
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