interesting, achieved narrative transport, enjoyed reading. Loved ending. ( )

I felt like there were two different stories happening. The first story was about the boys and going to parties to meet girls. Simple enough. The other story was about these strange girls and what they were luring boys into. There was this vibe the whole time I was reading the story, as though something was about to jump out of the closet. It was an interesting tension. I kept wondering if one or both the boys were going to die.
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Whimsical. Gaiman's short stories are always wonderful twisted little things that haunt me long after the last page. ( )

Novella/Short Story Ratings
Book ♥♥ 2 Stars
Author ♥♥♥♥ 4 stars
Total ♥♥♥ 3 stars

While I did not really like the book, I think the author is brilliant. I think that this was a classic case of great author and just a book that I did not immediately or anywhere during the book fall in love with the characters or anything in the book. I think that having two boys "crash" a party where there are aliens is just plain outlandish and crazy. I liked the idea but honestly, it was not the type of entertainment that I like to read.
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How to Talk to Girls at Parties (ebook) by Neil Gaiman - good

This is exactly what you would expect from a short story by Neil Gaiman.
A quick and quirky read. Think it was a free download, wouldn't rush to
buy it, but an enjoyable half hour.
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