Q: A Novel, (Paperback)

from TheLostEntwife

Q: A Novel is exactly what I think of when I think of a book that is just trying a little too hard to be witty, sarcastic and a bit satirical. As a result, I'm really torn on if I enjoyed it or if it just was okay for me. I will say I was enchanted by the beginning - the love story between Q and ...

from camnini

I feel very mixed about this book. The first 150 pages were wonderful- funny, clever and engaging. After another hundred pages I was really annoyed with the multiple future versions of the narrator coming back in time to upend his life yet again. Mandery's style is smooth and literate, but it was...

from madforbooks

At one point in this book, Q says 'too science fictiony', and I agree with her. I do not enjoy science fiction. However, I'm not sure if this story is more about science fiction or simply the inner musings of a man who is too paralyzed by fear of failure to make authentic choices and follow throu...

from fyrefly98

Summary: The unnamed narrator of this book is very much in love with his intelligent, vivacious, passionate fiancé, Q (short for Quentina). Which is why he's very much surprised when he receives a note - in his own handwriting - telling him to meet for dinner, and when he arrives at dinner, his f...

from JackieBlem

This is a funny, poignant, timetraveling, somewhat cautionary love story told over one very chameleon like lifetime. "Q' stands for Quentina Elizabeth Deveril, the passion of the protagonist's life (we never learn his name), his intended wife until he gets a visit from "a friend" who convinces hi...