Kingdom Come (Paperback)

by Gary Dobry (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
. . .like a good hit of opium. . .seductive, tough, and surprising. Once you inhale, you'll exhale and be back for more! -- Jay Marvin, Author of Punk Blood from FC2 and Talk Show Host on WLS Radio in Chicago

Dobry's novel is flooded with more blood and sperm poetry than any established author would dare to attempt. -- Zak Mucha, Author of Beggar's Shore and Freelance Writer

Gary is a talented, hard working artist. His work is always strong! -- Ed Paschke, Artist and Professor at Northwestern University

Product Description
A championship fight is twelve rounds and it's in the championship rounds, rounds eleven and twelve, where one finds one's self and sees things for what they are. Cut-men and Guardian Angels can stop the bleeding for only so long. Boxing is the author's metaphor, "Know thy enemy." Petroleum jelly plugs up gaping wounds for only three minutes at a time. How much punishment can one endure before one realizes it's a fight to the death? Kingdom Come was written for a "worthy opponent."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Hats Off Books (October 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587360136
• ISBN-13: 978-1587360138
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,037,428 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Gary Dobry Can Not Write!, March 14, 2003

By A Customer

It's clear from Dobry's art he uses a projector to produce what is on the canvas. When it comes to writing he can't do this. His writing is very trite and old hat. Don't waste your money. Dobry is neither Bukowski or Miller.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Fell Asleep, March 29, 2003

By A Customer

I fell asleep trying to read this so called book. Think of the trees who died for what? Gary Dobry's vanity?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Kind of a Hack, July 12, 2002

By A Customer

Gary Dobry is certainly a boxer. He also seems to have a gift for convincing people that he writes on par with Bukowski or Miller, when the truth is that he pales in comparison. A visit to his website shows that he trained Danny Bonaduce for the 'Celebrity Boxing Match' show on Fox a while back. How can someone write about artistic integrity and living the 'Continental Lifestyle' while nonetheless perpetuating CELEBRITY BOXING? Don't be fooled by the pseudo-artistic posturing. The fact is, Dobry's writing reflects his lack of originality. This book is dry, boring, and unoriginal.