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ra_sheed
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wild Ride into the Dark Heart of Comic-Con
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2012
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Liquin Sonos -- the fierce, biting and clever narrator of "Sex, Drugs & Superheroes" -- says he hates his life. His loss is our gain. While Liquin rages against the indignities of his daily existence and wrestles with his unrealized ambitions, the reader is rewarded with a funny and rollicking novel.

Too smart and pitiless to spare passing judgement, Liquin sizes up Comic-Con; Hollywood movies and the people that peddle them; geek culture at large; gay geeks in particular; the nature of self-defeating sexual desires; the pros and cons of hedonism; the restorative powers of Sigourney Weaver; the dangers of mob mentality; and, last but certainly not least, himself. No one survives unscathed. Except for Sigourney Weaver.

David Reddish, the author of "Sex, Drugs & Superhoes," does a superb job of keeping Liquin engaging and humorous, even when Liquin is cursing his lowly station in the regular world. It's clear what draws Liquin and thousands like him to Comic-Con: a chance to be who you dream of being, if only for a few days. Although Liquin would probably deny it, there is something quite moving and admirable in his story. I'm glad I read it, and if you enjoy hilarious and provocative fiction, you'll love "Sex, Drugs & Superhoes."
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John Dragon
5.0 out of 5 stars A ride on the wild side!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2012
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David takes us on a majestic adventure through the depths of the wild and sometimes inconceivable Comic Con. His characters spring to life as they overcome fear, persecution, fantasy and the very strange. A real interpretation of a surrealistic adventure, Reddish pulls you into an adventure with characters as real as the situation, itself. From genuine curiosity, to full-blown reality, David's executive geeks and fanboys, come to life! A book that's hard to put down, until fully read, and a journey that's hard to let go of. Liquin lets you know where to be and how to get there. Curiosity and adventure overcomes the reader and takes you into a journey of the mind, soul and body and finds a love that's within reach and slaps you in the face with its search for the soul. I look forward to reading more from this artist. If only it could come soon enough!
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alysrobyn
5.0 out of 5 stars A funny & provocative read indeed! Recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2012
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I enjoyed this exploration of the comic/film geek culture and was delighted to reflect on my own comic-con experience. Reddish has captured the excitement, passion, and calamity that is Comic-con. The SDS characters are vivid, even fiery--you might say Toole-esque. Unforgettable bar scene. A funny and provocative read indeed - Recommend.
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T. Ferlisi
1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough sex
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014
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Barely about sex, very little drugs, and vaguely about superheroes. Lots of grammar and spelling mistakes.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
I could not put it down. I decided to have a look at the sample online at the recommendation of a friend and read through the entire thing and was hungry for more. I bought the ebook copy from Barnes & Noble since I know I can read their format on my computer and from the moment I bought it until I finished it I did not stop reading. This book shows you the geek world from a completely fresh perspective that I find to be captivating. I hope to see a great many more works by David Reddish.
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John Saveland
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, wild adventure to Comic-Con
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2012
This is hilarious, crazy, and fun - and hard to put down. I got the full experience of going to Comic-Con through this book, and it's simultaneously made me want to go myself and to go with this author.

Buy this book! It'll be what every is talking about at "the Con."
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