Running Away From Richard

RUNNING AWAY FROM RICHARD

Author: Chris Manby

It’s getting slightly better this time. Unfortunately, I got this book before the prequel ‘Lizzie’s Jordan Secret Life’. But no matter - the way the story flowed, I was able to follow up very nicely. But, really, after reading the sequel now, I have even less desire to read the prequel. Naturally.

Ok, that aside, this one here had a slow and sluggish start, but once Lizzie jumps ship and sets sail to Hollywood, that’s where the fun AND CHARADE begin. As with many of Ms Manby’s books, this one here has a happy (and convenient and predictable) ending, albeit with a tragic and dramatic start.

Regretfully, there are hardly any hidden plots or twists – it’s pretty straightforward and it failed to make me gasp or my jaw dropped to the ground. However, it is quite a comic – especially this character called Fat Joe – and the scenes set in Hollywood are pretty realistic, what with silicon boobs, transvestites and all.

In fact, I dare say, if this book is made into a movie, it would be a killer.

The TRUIzM

It’s getting there. Slowly, but hopefully surely.