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Lift Me Up (2010)

by Rayne Auster(Favorite Author)

3.45 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1615813101 (ISBN13: 9781615813100)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Dreamspinner Press

review 1: This is one of those stories that is meant to be a comedy of errors and the readers identify with the narrator, who is not Mr. Perfect, but instead just a normal guy hoping to find love. The story does this decently but there are too many problems with the plot and writing to actually succeed. Instead this story has its moments of humor and charm but ultimately is dull, manic, and not interesting. The first person narrative doesn’t help matters as the story starts with the heartbreak of our hero without an explanation of why he was so devastated. Then through an ever-increasing series of mishaps including broken bones, crutches, and clumsy maneavours, two men find love. Unfortunately the basis for their relationship and why they’re together all happens off page. All th... moree readers see on page are the ridiculous and somewhat confusing antics to introduce the two men and then the problems they have. All the positive scenes and the relationship building happens off page. One moment they’re having wild sex right after Avery broke his ankle and the next they’ve moved in together since they’re doing so great after a brief jealousy mishap. Neither character is well developed or given much to them. Avery is insecure and supposed to come off as charming and quirky as an everyday man with a bit of bad luck. Unfortunately he comes across as immature, pouty, and completely incapable of a mature conversation. He seems to riot between emotions, becoming incensed over the smallest comment and I frankly didn’t know why Dylan bothered with him in the first place. I suppose some will find their relationship humorous and entertaining but the poor writing, shifting prose tenses, and nonstop falling down had me struggling with the screwball comedy aspect of the book.
review 2: Full of mis-haps and may-haps, "Lift Me Up" was a cute and playful read, the kind of novel you'd like to pull out when you want something funny and short to lighten your mood.Avery is an adorable, smart-assed, pushy little bottom and the 1st person POV, while Dylan is a common-sense, kind-hearted guy next door. I especially liked how Dylan had such a dogged, analytical mind [and how Rayne Auster backed up that claim with proof in his words and actions:], and how Avery remained true to the sort-of clutsy but smart persona. Too often the bottom person in a relationship is displayed as a flighty ditz; Avery sort of acts like that, but with more kick, and it's obvious there is cleverness behind it displayed in how he switches often between playful and sarcastic without malice.A good read, definitely recommended. less

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