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Schrodinger's Cottage

By: David Luddington
Narrated by: Nigel Planer
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Tinker's Cottage nestles in a forgotten corner of deepest Somerset. It also happens to sit on a weak point in the space time continuum...which is somewhat unfortunate for Ian Faulkener, a graphic novelist from London, who was hoping for some peace and quiet in which to recuperate following a very messy breakdown.

It was the cats that first alerted Ian to the fact that something was not quite right with Tinker's Cottage...the cats and, of course, the Pope, disappearing literary agents, mislaid handymen and the insanity of Cherie Blair World. As Ian tries to untangle the mystery of the doors of Tinker's cottage, he risks becoming lost forever in the myriad alternate universes predicted by Schrödinger. Not to mention his cats.

Schrödinger's Cottage is a playful romp through a variety of alternate worlds peopled by an array of wonderful comic characters that are the trademark of David Luddington's novels.

For fans of the sadly missed Douglas Adams, Schrodinger's Cottage is a heartwarming comedy with touches of inspired lunacy that pays homage to The Hitchhiker's Guide.

©2013 David Luddington (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Comedy Cats Funny Witty Heartfelt
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This is a good story with enjoyable silliness. But it is spoiled by a ridiculous caricature of the EU, slammed home at any available moment with no subtlety. It’s a shame, as it takes away from the fun. The narration is variable in quality, with some of the female voices badly portrayed, and the lead character seems to be perpetually angry.

Annoying political sniping spoils a good story

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I think the book is probably funnier than the performance. The narrator played an always nearly off the rails protagonist just right— an l hard-boiled kindof guy. This is probably what the author intended but a reluctant hero who might have an alcohol induced fearful, angry and paranoid psychotic break (the backstory for the protagonist) is a little nerve wracking. I personally find hapless reluctant heroes funnier. Other than that most of the other positive reviews hit the nail on the head. It’s an easy, sometimes funny story with a lot of pub food.

A strange protagonist for a comedic novel

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Refreshing much needed silliness. I will never regard the Pope in the same way again.

Farce with a twist.

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This was such a a good book, funny, well written, and despite being fairly fanciful, pretty relatable.

I loved the characters, the cats and the cottage and would love to have more adventures with Ian.

Excellent

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Funny, quirky lighthearted ,if you are a Terry Prachett fan think you would enjoy this

Brilliant!

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