Customer Reviews

Our Friend Jimmie

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I ordered this book because it came up as a recommended read by Amazon. I enjoyed it. Some of the predicaments this group of friends got involved in was a little far-fetched. But hey that's what stories are about. I like how the author mixes in jokes told in a bar into the story. I was part of a bar gang of friends at one time and this story is similar to the way we all looked out for each other. I'm looking forward to James Sweat's next book.

I have recently read in James Sweat's blog that he has spent his life as a con man and done terrible things mostly to women. He has spent time in prison for his scams. The stories of the damage he's done to people is heartbreaking. I assume there will be no sequels. Here's an article from St Louis.

The former chief executive of Community CarePlus, James Sweat, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for a scheme to defraud the St. Louis-based health maintenance organization. He also was ordered to repay $53,660 by a federal judge in St . Louis. Sweat had pleaded guilty on Nov. 10 to felony mail fraud and embezzlement. He admitted defrauding the HMO of more than $65,000 during 1996 and 1997.

The cast of characters in Our Friend Jimmie are refreshingly raw - diverse personalities, backgrounds, and morals. Yet, they all converge almost every night at their mutual friend, Jimmie's, bar. When Jimmie's cancer gets the best of him, his loyal friends feel an overwhelming loss. But when they realize he has been swindeled by a so-called acquaintence out of the life savings that were meant to take care of his wife and daughter, his friends ban together. With one of Jimmie's closest friends, Nathan, leading the charge, they devise a plan to get Jimmie's money back which result in some of the best one-liners and laugh outloud scenes.

I think it's a great read for any Cheers/Sopranos fan.

Part comedy, part mystery this is a delightful book about love and friendship. In some parts I laughed out loud, and in some parts I wept openly, and then I laughed some more. I got to know and love these engaging characters, and their dialogue rang true. I hope to see them again in another book...soon.

I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to future books from the author. I would highly recommend the book and author for anyone looking for an engaging story with many turns and great characters.

I loved this book. It was entertaing and an easy read. I couldn't put it down (read it in one sitting). I think we all wish we had friends like Jimmie. Can't wait until the next book comes out.

Our Friend Jimmie was entertaining; both funny and sad. The characters were quirky but believable and I was sorry to say goodbye to them when the book ended.
The potential for a long series of books with this cast of characters is a pleasing thought. I can't wait for the next installment.

I'm not sure why this is supposed to be a great book. A few old jokes, an array of immoral people, and "friendships" that miraculously developed because of their ability to consume large quantities of alcohol every day. From the reviews, I was expecting more. I was disappointed.

My husband and I laughed, cried, then laughed until we cried. A fntastic read. Encore!

Pearl Nielsen

I laughed so much I hurt. This guy can write. I loved the way he explored relationships between men and women. He hit it right on the head. Can't wait for another book from the author.

What a great book! The dialogue is terrific, the characters are interesting and the action just keeps coming. This would make a great movie. It has two of the funniest "scenes" I have ever read. The author has created such great characters and certainly has plenty of them to continue this storyline. Keep the books coming. I can't wait for the next one.