Review: Pure fun!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2011
I don't think I've ever described something as a "romp" before, but the word definitely applies to the experience of reading Doodling.  As a lifelong fan of Douglas Adams and The Phantom Tollbooth and that style of writing and sense of humor, Doodling was a true joy to read.That in and of itself is high praise, but the wry humor and deadpan delivery were spot on, and I laughed from the beginning of the book until the end.  Through all the laughs, though, is a message that definitely rings true- as chaotic and fast-moving as life can be sometimes, we can slow it down by focusing on little things that make us happy.The hero of our story is Neville and the repercussions of his decision to get off the world.  From starting his own country on an asteroid (and leaving it when he realizes that a rock is simply not a proper president) to discovering a colony of people who worship toasters to ultimately having to save the world from its own breakneck pace, Neville finds himself in the thick of things.I've read other reviews that say that this would make an excellent illustrated book and I wholeheartedly agree.  Despite being a very short story, the descriptions of the people and events were vivid and I could totally imagine some of my favorite illustrators having a field day.This is the perfect story to unwind with after a long, trying day.  Short, sweet, and to the point, there's a lot to love here.Check out more reviews and more at [...]