Bo Fowler - The Philosophy of Stars

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The Philosophy ofStars

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Bo Fowler

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The Philosophy ofStars

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What the Newspapers thinkof Bo Fowlers ScepticismInc. :

Scepticism Inc. is avenomously intelligent and funny novel with a richly Europeancombination of whimsy and seriousness this books rare pleasure isthat, as well as numerous running gags, it boasts a wealth ofconceptual and structural jokes If Nietzsche had written a novel,it would probably have some of the flavor of Bo Fowlers ambitiousdebut.

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Beguiling, humane andvery funny Scepticism Inc.s narrative slipperiness and sly humorreminded me of Slaughterhouse-Fivethis is a serious satire onbelief and the desire to believe which surprises anddelights.

TIME OUT

A wildly inventive andfunny novel

THE BIG ISSUE

A very funnynovel

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

An ambitious, daredevilsatire

THE INDEPENDENT

Scepticism Inc. is a kindof Nietzsche for beginners refreshingly quick-witted; easy to readand easy to please, with thought-provoking ideas.

THE OBSERVER

Fowlers account of oneman and his trolley against the zealots is a shaggy dog story ofcosmic proportions. This outrageous irreligious first novellaunches an exciting new talent upon the world. Dare I say it, Ihave great faith in him.

THE LITERARY REVIEW

Online praise for BoFowlers SkepticismInc. :

FIVE STARS Good to the last page?Especially the last page. Too many books end with an anticlimactic'by the same author' burble chore, but not this one. The author'snote had me in stitches.

Throughout the book, I was delightedby the farcical situations, the lovable, flawed hero and the tightnarrative style.

Stop thinking about ordering a copy ofthis book, and just do it. Order this book you could have alife-changing experience... or at least a very goodlaugh.

I have a proposal: we should bulk-buya million or more copies of this book, and distribute it widely.Ideally, in every hotel and motel throughout the world, next to theGideon bible, there would be a copy of Skepticism, Inc. It mightmake the world a better place. Aloha.

FIVE STARS Thoroughly entertaining,and thought provoking! stands up to reading time and time again.Generally fantastic book!

FIVESTARS I completely disagree with the reviews comparing this writerto Vonnegut - this is in a whole new and exciting league. Fowlershould be judged by his own merit. The writer and the writing areintelligent, yet not pompous, quick and original. The book readslike a thriller, but contains tidbits of philosophical ideas,served fresh and easy to digest. I thought it was going to be justa quick summery read - NOT! It was one of the fullest and most funreading experiences I've had this year. Good going Fowler, I'mrunning to the shops to get your next one...

FIVE STARS This is truly the bookthat ink has been crying out to describe, the book that pulpedtrees have been longing to have stamped into their flattenedessences, that the human eye has been lost without.

FIVE STARS This is quite probably thebest book every written. That is of course, a ridiculous statement,but such is the inescapable farce the book kicks up around thereader, it seems, for the duration of the read, entirely true. Isit deep philosophy? No. Is it high-art? Not really. Is it horribly,limb aching, head hurtingly funny? Yes. Yes it is. If you likefunny books of any sort, especially ones that are intelligent (ifnot exactly stretching - but that's not really the point now, isit?) then go and pick this up, or suffer the eternalconsequences.

FIVE STARS Ever thought anythingabout religion ever? Read this book. More important than the Bible(probably). This is a totally irreverent novel about a sentientshopping trolley, a man who sets up a Metaphysical Betting Shopthrough which religious people can bet on their faith and who endsup becoming the world's richest man, and his beautiful femalenemesis.

If this book took more targetedattacks at specific religions and religious leaders then it wouldhave gained an incredible notoriety and possibly a fatwa or two.But as it is its intelligent breadth kept it under the radar. Ifyou've ever given any thought to religion in any way, whetheryou're religious or not, you should read this book- you'll enjoy itand be challenged by it. Excellent stuff.

FIVE STARS This book constantly makesme laugh, no matter how many times I read it! All the aspects thatthis book brings forth, from the human mind, is a revelation ofcomedy.

The characters are real, thesituations, however fantastic and melodiously comic, are plausiblypossible. If you don't read philosophy, you might find some partsof it a bit confusing, but even the illiterate will just love theslapstick comic moments. A massively wondrous book. Read it, buyit, and marry it!

FIVE STARS Extremely surreal, funnyand strangely gripping. You won't be able to put this down, exceptto wipe the tears from your eyes. This is a superb play on humannature and faith, combined with a central character who turns outto be a shopping trolley.

Don't read this in public, peoplethink you have gone mad when you keep bursting out withlaughter.

FIVE STARS I avoided this book forages as I thought the conceit too self- consciously off-beat. Boy,was I wrong. I absolutely adored it. So funny, so sweet: I'm goingto try and get my devoted catholic mother to read it Highlyrecommended, especially if you like Kurt Vonnegut (which youshould).

FIVESTARS A perfect book for the trainee Atheist. Very, very funny,but with a serious point to it as well. I certainly agree with theother reviewer - the world would be a much better place if everyoneread this book. It's also true that whilst at school we all learnabout the major beliefs in the world, there is one belief that getsconsistently overlooked - the belief that there is no God. Thisbook provides some memorable moments and some great entertainment.A superb Christmas present for any fundamentalists in yourfamily.