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" Took me awhile to get through this one. The author is a magazine writer and cannot help but turning what could be a decent short story for a magazine into a dry novel. It's only 291 pages but, wow, do you feel it. De Feo tries (unsuccessfully) to combine the supposedly fun idea of a hitman having second thoughts with him taking a keen interest in architecture. If you've ever been interested in a hitman-having-second-thoughts-who-suddenly-develops-a-keen-interest-in-architecture read then this is the book for you. Despite my decided lack of interest in architecture, I felt that this could have been a solid read but the author provides little introspection and jumps around from point to point too often, leaving the reader unsatisfied. "
- Jake, 2/15/2014
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" A dark humourous midlife crisis story. A well written look at a man's descent from professional hitman to who he thinks he could be, if only they would leave him in peace. "
- Matthew, 2/13/2014
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" I'm actually surprised that I finished the entire book. I think the storyline could've been a good one but with all the boring details of his travels, the Georgian house he wanted, cities, rambling thoughts, and day-to-day dull activities, it just made the book uninteresting. "
- Crystal, 1/29/2014
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" This book is very much an odd duck. A very slow, very thoughtful examination of an assassin's inward life as he unexpectedly discovers art. "
- Alisa, 1/9/2014
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" Absolutly boring, probably the worst book I have ever come into contact with. I understand that an assassin can crack up after having to endure the psychological trauma of killing people. However, I do not think an author could have developed a more boring way for an assassin to catalyze his own demise. I have never once given up on a book once I start reading it, this almost became the exception. Read your local phone book for more entertainment, if I could give this book a lower rating I would. "
- Matt, 1/9/2014
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" "I highly recommend Calling Mr. King to suspense fans..." my full review may be read on my book review blog Rundpinne. "
- Jennifer, 11/18/2013
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" Calling Mr. King is about a professional hit man who started drifting from his profession and started enjoying art, music, and architecture. He is called to do "jobs" and lately is getting caught up in life and starts losing his focus. It has an ironic beginning and end that ties them both together. "
- Mecala, 9/8/2013
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" Either this book is dumber than it thinks it is or I am. "
- Robert, 9/7/2013
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" A pleasant, leisurely, potboiler about a sympathetic hit man. His growing appreciation of architecture and art is handled very credibly. That junior high lit question about how did the main character change is completely explicit and in the character's own words "
- Tony, 8/5/2013
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" Loved the description of architecture. Had to get past the part about Mr. King being a hit man! "
- Amanda, 2/21/2013
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" I was skeptical of an assasin as protaganist, but I really started to feel for the guy & his issues with identity & purpose. Telling this story from the point of view of a burnt-out assasin exaggerates this common struggle in a fun, slightly absurd, but oddly relateable way. "
- Heather, 1/8/2013
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" First 30 pages great. Last page great. The middle becomes unfocused and rambling. "
- Katharine, 10/1/2012
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" Won this and it was so full of cussing and wandering thoughts by the main character that I felt like he was insane and I was quickly following! I appreciate you picking me to win the book but this book was not my cup of tea at all. "
- Audrey, 4/26/2012
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" Unusual style of writing and insight into how a quirky character might think. An assassin taking stock of his career and existence. Shows the circle of life and destiny. Lots of detailed and descriptive travel locations. Great use of understated British humor. Well Done!! "
- Sherrie, 11/26/2011
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