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Loading... Twin Freaks (edition 2007)by Paul Magrs
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Does Idol really irritate you? Do you love it? (or do you just secretly enjoy it?) Either way, Twin Freaks, is a very funny novel about two sisters pushed from the wings by their star-struck mother. Eunice has the looks: tall, flowing blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes. But can she sing? Nope, barely a note. Helen has the golden voice, but, unfortunately is wanting in the looks department, being a three foot tall dwarf. And while she can sing (and dance) beautifully she would be happy to be a travel agent, and leave fame and celebrity well alone. But mother insists, and when Eunice and Helen literally join forces in the struggle for fame, England rouses itself from the couch and takes notice! Twin Freaks is a sharp, sharp, sharp little satire on families and fame. And yet it's never really bitchy or mean. Excpet to those who deserve it. How badly do you want to be famous? And what would you do to be truly happy? Paul Magrs is a man of mystery. He has written numerous books in teh Dr Who series, and novels including Exchange and Strange Boy. Twin Freaks is not the most important book published this year, but it is sure one of the most entertaining. no reviews | add a review
Helen and her sister Eunice have auditioned again and again for all the TV talent shows. But nobody wants to know. They've been sent home by 'Star Turn', 'Search for a Celeb' - by everyone! Helen's a bit small and dumpy, but she has the voice of an angel. Eunice is a stunner, but when she sings it's with the voice of a warthog. As individuals, they're hopeless. But when their pushy mum pairs up with a new boyfriend, he comes up with a fantastic way for them to get to the top... Is 'Diva Wars' ready for the singing Siamese twin sisters? No library descriptions found. |
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It unfolds largely predictably, but that’s hardly the point – Magrs is aware of the predictability of all this and undercuts the predictability by his self-aware narrator. The plot is hardly the point though, what matters is that’s it’s a gloriously silly romp that simultaneously celebrates and sends up TV talent shows. ( )