Boo Who (The Boo Series #2) (Paperback)

by Rene Gutteridge (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
In this charming stand-alone sequel to Boo, Gutteridge pens a delightful suspend-disbelief-and-enjoy-it romp featuring the quirky characters from Skary, Ind. After bestselling writer and Skary resident Wolfe "Boo" Boone finds God and gives up writing thrillers, the horror theme that the town employed to attract tourists goes bust. Busybody Missy Peeple brainstorms ways to rebrand the town, while Wolfe experiments with selling cars, then recommends romance novels as a clerk at the town bookstore. Wolfe's fiancée, the Martha Stewartesque Ainsley Parker, is distracted from wedding plans by Wolfe's former editor, who plots to make her the Next Big Thing in homemaking stardom. Newcomer and presumed psychologist Dr. Jack Hass—yes, you read that right—is ready to provide counseling for everything from losing weight to pepping up the sheriff's depressed tomcat. Meanwhile, howling, ghostly figures walk the streets of Skary, the vet neuters a rampaging cat at gunpoint, and the mayor loses his mind and believes he's in the Caribbean. There's the infrequent bad line ("Like a hungry seagull, his mind dove into dark waters, fishing for reason"). But what makes this completely improbable plot, complete with an old map marked with an "X," so enjoyable are Gutteridge's offbeat characterizations and her sense of mischievous delight in the story. This engaging faith fiction will delight fans of Boo and capture some new readers.
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Review
"Boo reads like a good old-fashioned Frank Capra film." -- Christian Fiction Review

"The hilarious plot of Rene Gutteridge's latest offering will hold the reader's attention from start to finish." -- Romantic Times --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (September 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578569850
• ISBN-13: 978-1578569854
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #163,616 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical laugh out loud Christian fiction with a touch of farce, June 20, 2006

By	Christina Lockstein "http://christysbookblog.... (Oconto Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Boo Who by Rene Gutteridge is the second book in the Boo series based in Skary, Indiana. Wolfe Boone has given up his lucrative writing career to sell used cars, and his fiancée Ainsley is embarking upon a new career herself. In the meantime, the town is trying to recover financially and emotionally from the loss of its tourism and find its new heart. This book is such a hoot (sorry couldn't help myself, once you read the book, you'll understand)! I was trying to explain the plot to my husband last night, and he found himself laughing out loud at the antics of the citizens of Skary. . There are so many subplots in this book, it's impossible to list them all, but Gutteridge handles them with flair. She does a terrific job of poking fun at the residents of a small town while still treating them with respect and love. She also does a wonderful job of bringing the Lord and how He works into the story without proselytizing. Nearly everyone in the book goes through a crisis of figuring out who they are and where they fit into God's plan with the message being that we all fit, no matter who we are. Skary finds its new heart and the reader sees that all things are made new

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Skary!, October 31, 2004

By	Don Pape (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rene Gutteridge is a - pardon the pun - a hoot!
She writes a great story and liberally sprinkles it with funny moments and charming characters. This is a warm Fall read.
Grab a mug of warm cider, put enough logs on the fire and dive in to the world and zaniness of Skary, Indiana. You will want to come back and visit often. Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Funnier Than Boo!, October 19, 2004

By	Victoria Lechler "torial" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rene Gutteridge has an amazing way of combining humour, real (even if odd) people, a moral message and God all into one book. I couldn't put it down nor could I stop laughing. I just hope she continues writing about the people of Skary.