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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Wild, wonderful read May 17, 2009
Doug Farrell has crafted a wonderful fairly tale for adults filled with a world inhabited by strange, erotic, magical and captivating creatures. Once I began this book I could not put it down. The story takes many turns and takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of suspense and excitement. I eagerly await part 2.Glamour Job: A Fairy-Tale for Grown-ups
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Glamour Job in Every Way! Classy! May 03, 2008
I loved this book. When I saw it on Amazon I was attracted to the cover and was intrigued by the description "A Fairy-Tale for Grown-ups". I was not disappointed! Mr. Farrell has an easy to read, smart writing style and great sense of humor. There is a message there too - alluding to some of the problems we face in society today. It made me think, and I enjoyed the challenge and the complex interplay of relationships. The book is a fun read while at the same time being symbolic and serious. I couldn't put it down! Looking forward to the next books in the Trilogy.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 absurdity for those who enjoy it Apr 25, 2008
Don't look to the back cover of this book to tell you about the book, because frankly it is simply a few paragraphs from late in the story. Here's the story: Young model discovers a plot by goblins to take over the world. Interesting idea, but how well does Doug Farrell's "Glamour Job" fare?
The subtitle suggests that is a "fairy-tale for grown-ups." It may be sort of a fairy-tale, though I'd classify it more as simply fiction with some fantastic qualities. Set in the modern world, our heroine Laurie is a fashion/make-up model who has a recent divorce and a well-paying job to deal with on a daily basis. However, the company that employs her, called Glamourine, is secretly being controlled by goblins who have been plotting to undermine the human sense of attractiveness so they can infiltrate and control the world. Farrell uses this premise to make several interesting comments about society and the role of business in creating new markets for their products.
The novel has some adult content such as language and sex, neither very explicit or extreme. This is not a book whose erotic encounters are going to turn most people on. The sex is purposelynonexplicit, infrequent, and frankly very shallow. Again I think this may be Farrell's commentary on the nature of relationships and the casualness of sex, but it certainly is not as clear as his "business manipulates the consumer" message.
The dialogue and actions are absurd, and I think the ideal audience for this book are those who love to read silly, extreme modern fantasies. I'm not personally into that genre myself, but I say that I think this book would be a good read for someone who really likes those types of stories.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
From J. Kaye's Book Blog Feb 13, 2008
Review by Steve
GLAMOUR JOB: A FAIRY-TALE FOR GROWN-UPS by Doug Farrell, is part sci-fi and part fantasy. It has smart evil aliens with their half-human offspring attempting to take control of the earth, good aliens helping the few humans who are aware of the plot, and of course, advanced alien technology and time travel - and all of this taking place in Chicago in the late 1990s.
Where's the fantasy? Well, the evil aliens are goblins, who were banished from earth to one of the other seven planets linked by our moon (different dimensions) by a trick from Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. The good aliens are fairies and a gnome. Demigods, dragons, an ancient race without eyes know as the Observers, and Celtic mythology round out the fantasy part.
Farrell uses a conversational and humorous tone in his writing and weaves the history of goblins with mythology to make this a very plausible world. As with any good sci-fi and fantasy, there is social commentary. Farrell comments on the world of fashion and its effects on women and our entire culture.
GLAMOUR JOB is a fun, fast paced, and very enjoyable story. It has many twists and turns, and since it is for adults, there is sex and violence, but in a light tone. I do not ever remember reading anything quite like this. The mixture of ghost and goblins with sci-fi make this plausible and holds well together. I highly recommend this book to any sci-fi and fantasy readers. This book definitely gets a 5/5 star rating on my book-o-meter scale.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Pure Magic - an exciting journey!!! Feb 12, 2008
Doug Farrell's first book of his "Lunarcentric Trilogy" is an amazing accomplishment, rich multi-layered characters and an original, intelligent plot with many twists and turns (a true treat for those of you who get bored by the same old plot twists).
Wonderful, complex, and genuine relationships between humans who interact with magical creatures, and ugly, vile beings whose goals is nothing short of controlling the world. This enchanting storyline will definitely capture your imagination - worth every minute, I can't wait for the book two!
Reading this has only left me wondering, when will the movie come out?
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