Official Review: The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid

Roggyrus · Post by **Roggyrus** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:24

The sword swallower seems to swallow also too much alcohol, and so with the Chico Kid. I am quite averse to alcoholism, but if the dialogues herein are humorous enough and interesting, then that could be the redeeming factor. I gather this story is character-driven or sort of biographical. Thanks for your informative review. I will just see sometime if chance favors my reading of this book.

Yoli García · Post by **Yoli García** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:26

Books about alcoholism and drugs are not for me. However, I am sure others like reading about such serious topics. Thanks for the review.

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:48

The development of the characters sound interesting despite how they met. Drugs and alcoholism plus nudity are just "sprinkles over a chocolate sunday" but then it depends on the readers interests. Looking forward to it!

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:57

Alcohol has never been a remedy to the problem; it only causes problems and intensifies them. It is good that Gary and Duke finally meet in the third part of the story and can support and help each other. A person who has experienced the same problems and overcame them understands them much better and can assist in solving the said problems.

Mathew100 · Post by **Mathew100** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:58

i think the story is interesting because i like to hear about abnormal characteristics of characters for ie breathing fire.but actually the story is good. thanks for your concern to review the book the sword swallower

Mathew100 · Post by **Mathew100** » 17 Feb 2018, 08:59

i think the story is interesting because i like to hear about abnormal characteristics of characters for ie breathing fire.but actually the story is good. thanks for your concern to review the book the sword swallower

jaliper · Post by **jaliper** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:01

This sounds promising! I read so many good reviews about it. I will definitely give this a try.

Amunala · Post by **Amunala** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:01

Sans the few errors, this book sounds like a thriller. I'm grabbing a copy!

Savita Narayan · Post by **Savita Narayan** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:02

I was drawn to the strongly written characters. Although they have vices and I generally don't like reading about drugs and alcoholism, I found myself drawn into the story because of the characters, the very interesting setting of sword eating and the circus and the flow of the narration.

violet-trey19 · Post by **violet-trey19** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:04

Good review.Story is interesting and enjoyable.The Sword Swallower and a Chico kid is amazing read.Duke and Gary are two characters.It has humour.

melissy370 · Post by **melissy370** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:05

Two different men with the penchant for drinking too much sounds interesting to a degree. I am tempted to read it to see if they work out their problems together. Because of the nudity I will pass though.

Mathew100 · Post by **Mathew100** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:08

amazing story .creates clear imagery in mind .i think i will try to read the book

speedie · Post by **speedie** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:10

Thanks for the nice review. I am not sure that this is a book I want to read.

Truth_er · Post by **Truth_er** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:11

Lovely review, makes me want to pick it up and read. It is quite important that a reader is able to 'root' for a character, means they can relate, making the book more than a page with letters, but an experience

Arrigo_Lupori · Post by **Arrigo_Lupori** » 17 Feb 2018, 09:22

The book seems to be quite interesting indeed, I'm very intrigued by the sectioning of it and how the characters end up meeting in the end. I'll definitely add this to my reading shelf.