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A fascinating blend of science fiction, fantasy and real world advertising create a unique and exhilarating read in author Thomas Neviaser’s novel You Dear Sweet Man. Here’s the synopsis:
In an attempt to bring his fast food company back to the heights of success it previously enjoyed, a CEO decides to change its image to include a healthy food venue.
The use of a sophisticated, beautiful, adult film model as the centerpiece of the ad and two youthful computer nerds, specializing in holography and animation, leads to a most intriguing and ingenious advertisement ever invented that only responds to vibrations of whatever vehicle on which it is attached; hence, an exciting yet subtle motion to entice viewers to concentrate on the company’s message.
The Ultimate Advertisement!
Of course, there are antagonists who are trying to sabotage the efforts of the company, but these attempts are thwarted through the devious and innocent maneuverings of the computer wizards.
The model’s temper leads to revenge when her suggestions for the ad are repeatedly rejected by the CEO and board members, and she secretly uses her sensuality and paranormal skills to telepathically force the creators of the ad to produce ads to include unhealthy food images such as burgers and fries. She invents an alter-ego to serve as a replacement for herself in these ads; however, there is one component missing. To finalize her ad, there is a need to add a contrasting overweight and unattractive man. To find that person, the alter-ego must leave the ad, become a human image, and succeed in seducing such a man to return to the ad with her.
In the end, she uses his hunger for a burger and fries to coerce him into entering the ad. As he does, he finds himself in an unexpected predicament from which there may be no escape. As a result, she considers the ad complete, falsely believing the ad will exist forever.
This story is like Mad Men and Black Mirror combined into one whirlwind of a show. The story is told from many different angles, from the fast food company desperate to revitalize their business to the overworked average Joe who falls into a fantasy world with the company’s model and the two tech whiz’s who bring the technology to life. The story does a great job of highlighting how easily manipulative ads can be and the way people can get sucked into fantasy worlds when their lives are so full of unexpected and unfulfilling things.
I loved the story itself. It was well written, and did a great job of exploring every aspect of the plot. The characters were sometimes relatable, sometimes annoying and always engaging, just as people in our daily lives are. The added sci-fi and fantasy element to this otherwise drama story was very fun to see unfold.
Overall I loved the story. Author Thomas Neviaser does a phenomenal job of creating an engaging and thoughtful read while entertaining audiences through every page. The story was evenly paced and did a great job of fleshing out it’s roster of characters. If you haven’t yet be sure to pick up your copies of You Dear Sweet Man today!
Rating: 9/10
Links for my Books:
You Dear Sweet Man: https://www.amazon.com/YOU-DEAR-SWEET-Thomas-Neviaser/dp/0976018527/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498314450&sr=8-1&keywords=thomas+neviaser and https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-dear-sweet-man-thomas-neviaser/1126599897?ean=9780976018520
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