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| Author: Joseph Suglia
Publisher: FLF Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 745957
Media: Perfect Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 210
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 1891855778
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781891855771
ASIN: 1891855778
Publication Date: September 4, 2006
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Showing reviews 11-15 of 54
 Pointless and Horrific, OR Sick and Twisted December 11, 2007
SuzieMac (New York)
7 out of 16 found this review helpful
I adore comedy, philosophy and I appreciate dark humor. This book is for shock value. An intelligent reader will hopefully not fall into the ego trap, "only an elite reader will understand this book". It will leave one feeling dirty and mentally dismembered. It is not really all that funny, although it is meant to be tongue in cheek. I did not want this book in my house when I finished reading it, so I threw it in the recycle bin. It reminded me of a ouji board that I had to dipose of lest it beome a vortex to bring evil into the room. Yes, it was that strange. Not worth wasting one's time. If you value your brain and find your sensibilities to be sacred, avoid this book.
 Excessive Fiction by Joseph Suglia November 26, 2007
Vanessa L. Ramirez (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Some readers may be put off by Joseph Suglia's self described style of writing ("excessive" fiction), because it is indeed that: visual, descriptive language that often leaves readers feeling inadequate, confused, and yes, maybe a little dirty. But far from being a sophomoric writer that overuses the thesaurus function of his word processing program, Dr. Suglia uses his immense vocabulary to convey his character's disdain of humankind and the society that exists separate of Jonathan Barrows' narcissistic existence.
Jonathan Barrows is a true narcissist. He desires validation from no one, and desires only himself (masturbating to photos of his own genitalia, and making love to a blow up doll version of himself). Dr. Suglia's quietly disturbing writing brings across Barrows' derision of fellow man with a bang, letting the readers into his head and understanding the pure hatred he has for both men and women. He describes exactly how disgusting men and women are to him sexually and mentally, never for a moment giving into the conventional idea of giving the protagonist some sort of humanity (or redeeming qualities), or even other supporting characters (for he does not need other people to affect his thinking or actions). Jonathan Barrows exists in his own world, by his own design, because he is the only one deserving of his interest and effort.
Because of the confident aura he projects, others are naturally drawn to him and his universe, but there isn't anyone worthy of his attention. The reader does not have to identify with Barrows to likewise be enticed (or more accurately, dragged) into his fascinating mind and motivation. We are not supposed to like him, and are more likely to be intimidated by his superior intellect... with the occasional perusal of a dictionary and scratch of the head.
Dr. Suglia creates the world of Jonathan Barrows somewhat effortlessly, to which we are mere bystanders. No one plays a part in his vision of society, which is perfectly apparent by his stand on abortion (neither pro-life nor pro-choice, he is "pro-abortion," leaving nothing to the imagination about the possibility of this man procreating). Whether you are frightened by big words and the mutilation of traditional writing, or are simply are a voyeuristic reader along for the ride, no one will walk away from this book thinking they've read anything like it before. And that is what Joseph Suglia wants... He seeks to re-define the long-held expectation of formulaic plot and characters, and breaks through those pathetic boundaries with the ease of true genius (much like Barrows himself)... and perhaps we see just a little of Dr. Suglia in the unapologetic arrogance in Jonathan Barrows.
So yes, "Watch Out"... Dr. Joseph Suglia is a force to be reckoned with, and only the wallets of scared readers could possibly prevent him from achieving the recognition he deserves. Excessive fiction it is... boring and unimaginative it is not.
A gripping read to the last page - Well written and not for the faint hearted November 6, 2007
C. B. Lue (UK)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a gripping novel which alerts you to certain things we probably think about in human nature but not really reflect on and this novel certainly gets the readers thinking and made aware of our own fallacies.
Certainly got me hooked to the last page!
Watch Out: a most generous read November 4, 2007
C. Brown (Orinda, CA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Joseph Suglia's New Novel, Watch Out, is of the most shocking, demanding, and, ultimately, generous of books. The deftness with which it acts out the anaesthetic thick skin of solipsism is both awesome and disturbing. It shocks and unnerves.
Understand that this is a demanding book. It is without the usual landmarks; it will frustrate desires for character arcs, plot development, and symbolism.
In essence, Watch Out is the intersection between the private space of sexuality and the communal space of sexualization. It is about the potentials and impossibilities of the community. It is about parody and proximity.
Finally, it is a book that generously rewards multiple readings.
 Garden Of Earthy Delights October 31, 2007
Patricia I. Robertson (Georgetown KY)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
If this book was a painting- I would compair it to the Garden of Earthly Delights
Weird, wonderful and full of meaning-every individual that reads it will find their own interpertation of what is writen.
Its a combination of Ann Rice's Sleeping Beauty, and the Exorcist, the wild imagination of Edgar Allen Poe and Ray Bradbury. The writing makes you think and use your imagination. The wording used is discriptive, the thinking disturbing, and the setting surreal. When reading this book you must be able to explore different thought patterns and recognise that the personalities in this book, not just of Johnathan Barrows, but the other charaters as well do exist-we just chose not to see.
The almight HIM may be stuck on himself-but he sure does have a fasination with David Bowie.
Watch Out is not for everybody, but would make a book worth having a group discussion about.
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