Boo

by Rene Gutteridge

Book Overview

Talk about working out your faith with fear and trembling - a scheme is plotted to put the fright back into Skary-and get their most famous resident out of love and back into the thrill business. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578565731
• ISBN13: 9781578565733
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Worth Every Penny

I absolutely loved this book! I read the whole thing in under 3 hours because I couldn't put it down. The characters, especially Boo, are unique and funny and absolutely lovable. The story was very entertaining as well. If you're looking for a lighthearted book to read while you're curled up in the grass under a shady tree this Summer, I would say this book is exactly what you need.

Hey, I liked the Wolfe part, and I loved the whole thing!

I started 2005 with "BOO" by Rene Gutteridge, and after the drag at work had me so pooped, I picked up this book that I got as a Christmas present, and was hooked. I'd put my daughter to bed for the evening, and I'm glad she was sleeping, because within a few pages, I was rolling with laughter! There were places in this book where I'd be on lunch in the break room at work, I'd start literally howling, and people wondered what was up. So, expect people to wonder where your medication is when you read this, and tell them, "THIS is IT!" I remembered when I first heard the main man's name was Wolfe, the same name as myself. Now, I was named after author Thomas Wolfe, but I never figured I'd run into a book that would catch my attention with the main character named Wolfe. But, he becomes a Christian in this town called Skary. What makes things really weird is the fact that he's a well known horror writer, and this town is all about Wolfe Boone, better known as Boo. So, leave it to Miss Missy Peeple, the town gossip, to try and get things back to the way they were. And Ainsley Parker, daughter of the Sheriff is the main attraction of Mr. Wolfe Boone. Ainsley Parker, works at The Haunted Mansion, which happens to be a restaurant that has delightful choices. How about some queasy quesadillas, with some bloody fingers. Maybe have the special of the day, Mad Cow meat loaf with a screamy potato? But Wolfe is what I'd call a very likable person. People want to know who witnessed to him in the first place. I mean, his editor, Alfred Tennison even wants to know when his next work is due out, and man, are citizens of Skary sure getting nervous! And while Wolfe is someone you like instantly, you really learn to dislike Missy Peeple. Believe you, me, you'll be able to picture people just like her while enjoying this work. I actually took a personal liking to Thief. Yet, even among all the hilarity of this, there is a somber message within the pages of this crazy, sometimes out of control work by Rene Gutteridge. I thought "Ghost Writer" made me an instant fan! This is one author more than welcome on my bookshelf!

Delightful, Humorous Story

Author Rene Gutteridge has delivered a surprising, delightful story in Boo. It is filled with humor and yet is an expertly crafted mystery. Don't miss it! I'm looking forward to reading the sequel - Boo Who. Ms. Gutteridge's books will be on my must-read list.

Fun and totally unexpected!

Having read all of Rene's work, I was surprised at how different this was -- the tone is so light and funny, and completely out of place for her normal stuff. But get this -- just as good. If you're looking for a great escape book, this is it!

4 1/2 Stars...Scary? No, Just a Whole Lotta Fun!

This novel's cover and title nabbed my attention, but the first chapter hooked me for good. I was laughing out loud within the first few pages, and then--horror of horrors--forced my wife to listen to some of these scenes. She bore with me. Even giggled. Laughed out loud, as well.I sped on, enjoying the tale of Wolfe Boone, "Boo," a newly converted horror writer, who throws his town of Skary, Indiana into an uproar when his faith threatens to derail his writing career. This town has built its tourism upon his career. What ever will they do? Even more engaging: what will Ainsley Parker do? She is the one waitress at the local Haunted Mansion restaurant who resents Boone's presence and refuses to serve him.Until she has no other choice. And discovers he's not all she's made him out to be. In fact, he's somewhat...handsome!The story is quaint, romantic, and often hilarious. The lengths gone to by these townfolk to backslide their pet writer and revive the community are amusing. Along the way, you discover the mystery of the town's many black cats, the taste of Mad Cow Meatloaf, the vision to see past other's reputations, and the sound of your own laughter. Have fun!