All Tom's friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But at their wedding the Perfectionist is hypnotized by her ex, Hypno, to believe that Tom is invisible. Nothing he does can make her see him. Six months later, the Perfectionist is sure that Tom has abandoned her, so she's moving to Vancouver. She'll use her superpowers to leave all the heartbreak behind. With no idea that Tom's beside her, she boards the plane. Tom has, until they touch down, to convince her he's there, or he loses her forever...This book is a wonderful, heartbreakingly funny tribute to love, sweet love.
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'A work of adorable genius. Buy it, borrow it, steal it but just make sure you read it. I am willing to bet it will be your surprise read of the year. I read it on the train home the day I received it and spent the whole evening smiling. '(****) --Scott Pack meandmybigmouth.com
'This is an adorable book: neat, sweet, petite. Your loved one will love you even more for buying it for them. Toby Litt 'Somebody should write Mr Kaufman and thank him for his tender heart ... I expect this story will replace boxes of chocolates and flowers in courting rituals to come.' Sheila Heti 'An addictive, brisk, wonderfully inventive and funny piece of work.' Dogmatika '... may technically be called a love story, but if it is, it is one that is blissfully cliche free. More please.' Pulp.net 'Simply brilliant. A real gem of a book ... this ode to love was built to last.' Ham & High 'A deliciously barbed commentary on our ongoing epidemic of physical and emotional multi-tasking and all its neurotic spinoffs.' The Globe and Mail --Reviews
'This is an adorable book: neat, sweet, petite. Your loved one will love you even more for buying it for them. Toby Litt 'Somebody should write Mr Kaufman and thank him for his tender heart ... I expect this story will replace boxes of chocolates and flowers in courting rituals to come.' Sheila Heti 'An addictive, brisk, wonderfully inventive and funny piece of work.' Dogmatika '... may technically be called a love story, but if it is, it is one that is blissfully cliche free. More please.' Pulp.net 'Simply brilliant. A real gem of a book ... this ode to love was built to last.' Ham & High 'A deliciously barbed commentary on our ongoing epidemic of physical and emotional multi-tasking and all its neurotic spinoffs.' The Globe and Mail --Reviews
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Andrew Kaufman was born in the town of Wingham Ontario, Canada, the birthplace of Alice Munro, making him the second best writer from a town of three thousand. He is also a film-maker, radio producer and a regular contributor to the McSweeney s website. His second novel, The Waterproof Bible, was published by Telegram in 2010.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. N. Lock
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This book is quirky and made me smile on a number of occasions. It's a short book that is original and different and is entertaining throughout. Whilst reading I started to think about people I know and for fun starting making up what their superhero names could be from their personality. Lovely read that will bring a smile on most faces, great book cover picture - that always makes me smile too.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Amy Connolly
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I can say how sweet and charming and witty and lovable this story is, but i'd just be repeating what everyone else has said.
So i'll try to say what the book is like, because I had no idea what I was buying except that it was "the cutest, sweetest, romantic little book ever".
It's not what you'd call a normal novel. Or even a novel really, at 108 pages. But it's a 108 pages of gold. Others have pointed out its failings but I think everything that's in it, everything about the way it's written, is exactly the way it should be. It's a quirky story with a odd way of telling it. It's sweet and crazy and the writing is adorable and all over the place. You just jump on and enjoy the ride.
It's not like other longer novels where there's beginning, middle and ending, or character development or major plot devices. And yet you come to know the story (even though it's told so disjointedly) inside out, the characters build up in your mind until you want to meet them, and the twist at the end has you cheering.
The story is about Tom, who's regular, and all his friends are Superheroes. But they're not like the superheroes we know. I don't want to give too much away and spoil the magic of reading about these characters for yourself, but to name a few to give an idea: the Perfectionist, Hypno, the Clock, the Broken Heart, and many more. Truly original idea.
I'd recommend it to anyone, but remember, go into it with a light heart and open mind. If you're looking for a wordy, complicated, full length novel to read for hours then you're in the wrong place. But for a bit of lovable fun that can be read in under an hour try this. You won't regret it.
If you like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you'll like this.
So i'll try to say what the book is like, because I had no idea what I was buying except that it was "the cutest, sweetest, romantic little book ever".
It's not what you'd call a normal novel. Or even a novel really, at 108 pages. But it's a 108 pages of gold. Others have pointed out its failings but I think everything that's in it, everything about the way it's written, is exactly the way it should be. It's a quirky story with a odd way of telling it. It's sweet and crazy and the writing is adorable and all over the place. You just jump on and enjoy the ride.
It's not like other longer novels where there's beginning, middle and ending, or character development or major plot devices. And yet you come to know the story (even though it's told so disjointedly) inside out, the characters build up in your mind until you want to meet them, and the twist at the end has you cheering.
The story is about Tom, who's regular, and all his friends are Superheroes. But they're not like the superheroes we know. I don't want to give too much away and spoil the magic of reading about these characters for yourself, but to name a few to give an idea: the Perfectionist, Hypno, the Clock, the Broken Heart, and many more. Truly original idea.
I'd recommend it to anyone, but remember, go into it with a light heart and open mind. If you're looking for a wordy, complicated, full length novel to read for hours then you're in the wrong place. But for a bit of lovable fun that can be read in under an hour try this. You won't regret it.
If you like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you'll like this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By JH17061
Format:Paperback
Bought this book on a whim, thought it sounded quite interesting and with the mixed reviews I was a little unsure but tried it anyway. SO GLAD I did. Was trying to write an essay at the time and kept making excuses to take a break and read another chapter; I ended up stopping completely and reading the whole book. It really is a sweet book with an interesting plot to it, which is what I ultimately wanted as I've been getting really bored with the typical romance and chick lit novel. Really would recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
All My Friends are Stereotypes
Cute, funny, adorable, lovely, wonderful, quirky, short, sweet, nice, little ... these are all the usual adjectives you will find used in positive reviews of this book and you will... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matticus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it.
An excellent little find. It's a short read and perfect in its sweet simplicity. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Published 3 months ago by Burning Amnesia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
This book is utterly charming. A very quick read that leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. I have since read The Waterproof Bible and Andrew Kaufman is now a favourite author... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ashleigh
3.0 out of 5 stars
very imaginative but hollow novel
This is perhaps the strangest book I have ever read and the most surreal. Tom has become invisible to his wife, a superhero the perfectionist, and is desperately trying to make her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Marsland
5.0 out of 5 stars
a real quirky look at love and humanity
All of Toms friends and acquaintances are superheroes with special powers. However, to most of them Tom is amazing for he is not a superhero and has no special powers. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dowtit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Read
A well written piece of work that was very easy to read. Look forward to picking up some of Andrew Kaufman's other pieces, as All My Friends are Superheroes was a pure joy.
Published 8 months ago by George H. Mcknight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't let the 'quirkiness' put you off!
On their wedding night, Tom becomes invisible to his wife, The Perfectionist. After six months of waiting for Tom's return, The Perfectionist buys a plane ticket and a new... Read more
Published 9 months ago by neverendings
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky little book about human nature
I liked this book because it was a quick read with an interesting perspective on what makes us tick. It makes you think about who you are as a person. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Van Hoorn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant Little Book
To be honest I mainly bought this book first for the cover, which has such an interesting retro look, and second for the title, which...well, has such a retro sound. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Reviewer...
5.0 out of 5 stars
love at first sight, hatred upon completion but contemplation turned...
When I read the book, I enjoyed every second of it. I think the cleverest thing about it is the metaphors, how everything is so literal, anxiety for example bangs on your door, its... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amina Miah
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