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The Pet Budgie Died This Morning Kindle Edition

by Alan Fisher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 186 ratings
This book is the first of a series of short stories written by this new author looking back at some of the funny episodes of his life and looking at present day topics of interest. In this 1st book Alan discusses topics ranging from his early schooldays to holidays, to working with local builders.He takes a rather cynical look at the world of politics before reviewing his failed attempts at DIY. Other topics include a heartfelt complaint about the education system and a painful look back at his only visit to a gym. Booze, pets and gardening are not spared the humerous touch either, and IKEA and Health and Safety take a bashing too. Is it funny? Well that rather depends upon your sense of humour but some people think so.
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  1. Print length
    111 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    16 Sept. 2013
  4. File size
    545 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00F9K60TG
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 545 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 186 ratings

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Alan Fisher

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Alan Fisher is a retired finance manager who spent all of his career working for the NHS in the North East of England where he still lives with his wife Elaine. He started writing fairly late in life when he decided to try to write a children's novel to sell to friends and colleagues to raise funds for Children in Need. And after many months of hard work and sleepless nights, Matt Robinson and The Magic Rocking Horse was born. Alan raised close to £1000 for his efforts, but equally importantly, he found that he could write, albeit not at the level of J K Rowling. When Alan retired a couple of years later, he was encouraged to keep up with his writing and share his efforts through the Amazon medium. Books followed showing Alan's peculiar sense of humour with The Pet Budgie Died This Morning and Bugger All That's How Much. Alan then turned his attention to crime stories and created the character of Oliver Cole, a fresh faced newly qualified Detective Constable. There are now 6 books in the DC/DS Oliver Cole series and a 7th is under way. Now in his mid 60's Alan continues to write because of the pleasure his stories brings to those who read his work, and he hopes to be able to write many more stories of the trials and tribulations of DS Oliver Cole.

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Customers find the book lighthearted and enjoyable. They describe it as a great read, especially when traveling. Readers praise the writing style as well-written and easy to understand.

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20 customers mention ‘Humor’20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it lighthearted and enjoyable, with great short stories. Readers recommend it as a pleasant distraction.

"...It had me laughing out loud in places, the author definitely has a keen wit and an accurate observation of daily life...." Read more

"Quite amusing if you like the rantings of an over fifty person. I could relate to quite a lot of the content and did laugh out loud on occasions...." Read more

"Not rip roaringly funny but an easy read that keeps you chuckling at the things that happen to most guys. Very enjoyable." Read more

"...Funny book and I could relate to many of the stories...." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Readability’13 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it easy to read and enjoyable, especially when traveling. The writing is well-crafted and has a positive impact on readers.

"...A good holiday read - I really enjoyed it." Read more

"Not rip roaringly funny but an easy read that keeps you chuckling at the things that happen to most guys. Very enjoyable." Read more

"...Funny book and I could relate to many of the stories. Good read and a book that you could dip in and out of, I look forward to the author's other..." Read more

"I enjoyed this novel,amusing ,not over the top.could sympathise with his guy,typical to how my brother was,light reading before going to sleep.!" Read more

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  • little sis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good holiday read that left me wanting more
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2016
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    A very funny collection of short stories so you can pick it up and put it down without losing the plot. It had me laughing out loud in places, the author definitely has a keen wit and an accurate observation of daily life. A good holiday read - I really enjoyed it.
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  • DIANA DAVIES
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2014
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    Quite amusing if you like the rantings of an over fifty person. I could relate to quite a lot of the content and did laugh out loud on occasions. I would recommend this book as a holiday read or bedtime if you can't sleep.
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  • John Crompton
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good chuckle
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2015
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    Not rip roaringly funny but an easy read that keeps you chuckling at the things that happen to most guys.
    Very enjoyable.
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  • S HUNTLEY
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read especially when travelling.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2013
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    A great Kindle book, I read it on the train while travelling to London and it filled the journey very well. Funny book and I could relate to many of the stories. Good read and a book that you could dip in and out of, I look forward to the author's other book "Bugger all - That's how much"
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  • RitaJackson
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Pet Budgie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2014
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    I enjoyed this novel,amusing ,not over the top.could sympathise with his guy,typical to how my brother was,light reading before going to sleep.!
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  • rod
    2.0 out of 5 stars dull
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2014
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    dull I didn't finish it as life is too short to waste. Very brief stories spelling errors. Why it was published I can't imagine
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  • Rubycat
    3.0 out of 5 stars Average
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2014
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    Easy to read, produced a couple of laughs but I have read better comedy. For the price though it passed the time.
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  • Mr C Craven
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2014
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    A simple read but I'm afraid this did't raise a smile let alone a laugh. Cannot recommend this book if you have even a half developed sense of humour.
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