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A review by becandbooks
806: The Lucky Sperm Club by Cynthia Weil
3.0
I received this ARC for NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. A big thank you to Tanglewood Press!
This was just a fun book.
806 reads like a comedy movie. Something like 'Are We There Yet?' or 'RV. But with a character that really, honestly reminded me of Russell Brand. Which, let's be honest, I didn't hate that.
There is a lot of cliche in this book. From the road-trip, to the wildly unbelievable events that occur along the way, to the super quirky characters, and the bonding between three people who would ever otherwise get to know each other like they do.
It's sweet and endearing and chockers full of quirky characters. I laughed aloud a fair bit, sometimes because of the cliches or just the insaneness of the story.
Despite that it all, it was heartfelt. I did not have mega feels for any of the characters. It's just not that type of book. But overall it left you feeling a little warm and fuzzy.
I love the idea of exploring a concept such as wanting to meet a biological parent. While this is something I have no personal experience in, I felt this was handled in a 'perfect' way. It wasn't realistic, it's more the dream of what someone would wish to happen. I found this disappointing. I was hoping the issue would be addressed in a more serious and complex way. Apart from being a basis for the story, it wasn't discussed in any real depth.
The ending as well was just deflating and completely beyond the realm of what would have happened had this been a real story. While I was entertained by the story, the ending left the entire book in a puddle of spoofy cliches.
Overall, it was a fun and entertaining read. But there was nothing special beyond that. Just don't go into it expecting an in-depth contemporary following an important issue.
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This was just a fun book.
806 reads like a comedy movie. Something like 'Are We There Yet?' or 'RV. But with a character that really, honestly reminded me of Russell Brand. Which, let's be honest, I didn't hate that.
There is a lot of cliche in this book. From the road-trip, to the wildly unbelievable events that occur along the way, to the super quirky characters, and the bonding between three people who would ever otherwise get to know each other like they do.
It's sweet and endearing and chockers full of quirky characters. I laughed aloud a fair bit, sometimes because of the cliches or just the insaneness of the story.
"I was getting dressed for school while watching The Today Show and this dude came on who was a sperm donor. He was interviewed with some of his kids he had fathered who had found him. He was handsome and smart and glad his kids had gotten in touch with him. They were like some kind of spermy Brady Bunch"
Despite that it all, it was heartfelt. I did not have mega feels for any of the characters. It's just not that type of book. But overall it left you feeling a little warm and fuzzy.
I love the idea of exploring a concept such as wanting to meet a biological parent. While this is something I have no personal experience in, I felt this was handled in a 'perfect' way. It wasn't realistic, it's more the dream of what someone would wish to happen. I found this disappointing. I was hoping the issue would be addressed in a more serious and complex way. Apart from being a basis for the story, it wasn't discussed in any real depth.
The ending as well was just deflating and completely beyond the realm of what would have happened had this been a real story. While I was entertained by the story, the ending left the entire book in a puddle of spoofy cliches.
"It was a moment no one could miss. It was a real connection. It was magic."
Overall, it was a fun and entertaining read. But there was nothing special beyond that. Just don't go into it expecting an in-depth contemporary following an important issue.
Full review | More reviews | Twitter | Pinterest | One must always be careful of books and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us. (C. Clare)