The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood - Softcover
On his way to New York to celebrate his impending literary success, Simon Burchwood is the prototypical American careerist: arrogant, egotistical, narcissistic. But a quick detour to Montgomery, Alabama to visit a childhood friend sends Simon on a bizarre journey, challenging his hopes and dreams of becoming a famous writer. The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood is a character study that delves into the psyche of a man who desperately tries to redefine himself.
Simon is certain he is on the brink of literary stardom. Yet this brief sojourn in Montgomery challenges his haughty façade--and the "meteoric rise" that has continually eluded him. Expecting adulation from his childhood friends during his layover in Montgomery, he's instead met with indifference. Ready to finally leave his troubled past behind and move on to greater things, he invites his friend Jason--whose marriage is on the verge of divorce--to join him in New York. They quickly embark on a bizarre trip that is stranger than they could have ever imagined.
From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran, The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood is for fans of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dose of dark humor. This is the first book in the Simon Adventures Series which includes The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood, and Sammie & Budgie.
"A clever and surprising twist." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An ambitious, enjoyable read with a superb ending that changed my interpretation of the entire text." -- IndieReader
"The book is told entirely from Simon's viewpoint. Simon is not a very likable guy; as a matter of fact, he is a self-centered, pompous jerk. But for some reason, it's pretty fun to be inside his head." -- Red Adept Reviews (4.5 Stars)
Simon is certain he is on the brink of literary stardom. Yet this brief sojourn in Montgomery challenges his haughty façade--and the "meteoric rise" that has continually eluded him. Expecting adulation from his childhood friends during his layover in Montgomery, he's instead met with indifference. Ready to finally leave his troubled past behind and move on to greater things, he invites his friend Jason--whose marriage is on the verge of divorce--to join him in New York. They quickly embark on a bizarre trip that is stranger than they could have ever imagined.
From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran, The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood is for fans of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dose of dark humor. This is the first book in the Simon Adventures Series which includes The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood, and Sammie & Budgie.
"A clever and surprising twist." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An ambitious, enjoyable read with a superb ending that changed my interpretation of the entire text." -- IndieReader
"The book is told entirely from Simon's viewpoint. Simon is not a very likable guy; as a matter of fact, he is a self-centered, pompous jerk. But for some reason, it's pretty fun to be inside his head." -- Red Adept Reviews (4.5 Stars)
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About the Author:
Scott Semegran lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, four kids, two cats, and a dog. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. He is a writer and a cartoonist. He can also bend metal with his mind and run really fast, if chased by a pack of wolves. His comic strips have appeared in the following newspapers: The Austin Student, The Funny Times, The Austin American-Statesman, Rocky Mountain Bullhorn, Seven Days, The University of Texas at Dallas Mercury, and The North Austin Bee. Books by Scott Semegran include Sammie & Budgie, Boys, The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood, Modicum, Mr. Grieves and more. He is a Kindle bestselling author.
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"Simon is such a character that I couldn't wait to find what he did next."
--Great Books Under $5
"A very good novel that was humorous throughout." --Red Adept Reviews
"Overall a very good and funny read." --Ashton the Book Blogger
"The actual story was humorous, and the character of Simon, while not especially likable, drew you like a car accident might. You just could not help but wonder what he would do next." --Literary R&R
"Verdict: An ambitious, enjoyable read with a superb ending that changed my interpretation of the entire text." -- IndieReader.com
"The close-to-the-bone novel captures perfectly the intensely solipsistic nature of a certain type of author ... a clever and surprising twist." -- Kirkus Reviews
--Great Books Under $5
"A very good novel that was humorous throughout." --Red Adept Reviews
"Overall a very good and funny read." --Ashton the Book Blogger
"The actual story was humorous, and the character of Simon, while not especially likable, drew you like a car accident might. You just could not help but wonder what he would do next." --Literary R&R
"Verdict: An ambitious, enjoyable read with a superb ending that changed my interpretation of the entire text." -- IndieReader.com
"The close-to-the-bone novel captures perfectly the intensely solipsistic nature of a certain type of author ... a clever and surprising twist." -- Kirkus Reviews
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- PublisherSugar Skull Books
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0557028329
- ISBN 13 9780557028320
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number4
- Number of pages256
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