A thousand boy kisses, But Maybe Just One Would've Done the Trick!

T. Cole: A Genius of the Absurd or a Narrator of the Obvious?
January 19, 2024 by
A thousand boy kisses, But Maybe Just One Would've Done the Trick!
Alessandro Liggieri

Dive into the bizarre world of T. Cole's 'Give Me a Thousand Kisses.' A cheeky journey through love, obsessions, and human flaws. A review that'll crack you up!

A Tiny Train of Wonders in the Park of Human Defects

'A thousand boy kisses' isn't just a title, it's a battle cry in a war of love where the battlefield is a mix between a psych class and the set of a rom-com where all the leads have lost their scripts.

Picture this: our hero (or rather, anti-hero), a guy who wouldn't know love if it hit him in the face with a whipped cream pie, stumbles across a bunch of characters straight out of an emotional freak show. There's the idealistic lover, dreaming of fairy-tale romance but always falling for failed Prince Charmings. Then there's the wise friend, doling out love advice as often as he changes his relationships - which is, uh, never. And let's not forget the gallery of exes, each with a baggage of neuroses that could fill an entire plane.

T. Cole drags us on this wild ride through the twisty roads of modern love, where every turn is a chance to trip over embarrassing truths and startling revelations. The plot unfolds like a string of wisdom pearls tangled in a mess of madness, leaving you wondering, "Was this author okay when writing this?"

In the end, you find yourself in a maze of laughter, tears, and maybe, just maybe, a bit of wisdom about human nature. And if you don't? Well, at least you had some laughs and the consolation that deep down, we're all a bit lost in the labyrinth of love.

A Narrative Odyssey between the Sublime and the Ridiculous

Getting into the judgment of 'A thousand boy kisses' by T. Cole is like jumping feet first into a pool of jelly: it's slippery, weird, but somehow incredibly fun. The narrative structure of the book is a one-of-a-kind specimen, kinda like finding a unicorn in a field of racehorses. Expecting a love story? Surprise! It's an emotional circus.

Cole's writing style flirts with genius. His sentences are packed with humor so dry you could use them to soak up moisture in a room. And the sarcasm? So sharp they should include a band-aid with the book. Each page swings you between wanting to hug the author for his brilliance and wanting to shake him asking, "Are you for real?"

As for the plot, brace yourself for a labyrinth. Cole's characters are like puzzle pieces that refuse to fit, but when they finally do, you realize the picture they've created is surprisingly captivating. They're so human, so imperfectly realistic, you find yourself rooting for them despite (or maybe because of) their thousand and one neuroses.

The book tackles deep themes like love, loss, redemption, but always with a lightness that makes you think, "Hey, maybe life isn't that bad after all." It's a work that tickles your funny bone while hitting you with profound truths, kind of like a friend tickling you while talking about the mysteries of the universe.

Rating: 7.5/10. Why? Because in its chaos, there's a hidden beauty, an order in the disorder that leaves you satisfied but slightly confused, like after eating an overly sauced plate of spaghetti. It's not a book for everyone, but if you're the type who loves a unique narrative journey, then 'A thousand boy kisses' might just be the ticket you didn't know you wanted.

Why I Recommend It

I recommend it because beneath the surface of this narrative chaos, there are pearls of wisdom about how we're all a bit broken. If you enjoy exploring the darker sides of the human soul with a smile, this book's for you.

Why I Don't Recommend It

I don't recommend it if you're looking for a straightforward story without surprises. Here, we navigate the turbulent waters of the human soul, where even the moral compass needs a GPS. 

I give you advice, then it's up to you...

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A thousand boy kisses, But Maybe Just One Would've Done the Trick!
Alessandro Liggieri January 19, 2024
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