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Nadia Wants To Be A Man. Again. Kindle Edition

by Kieran Galvin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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Get ready for a gripping ride through the high-stakes world of politics and gender identity with Nadia Spencer, America’s favorite bi-racial cosmetic surgeon, UN Special Ambassador for Female Genital Mutilation, mother to two wisecracking kids, and wife to the Republican candidate for Mayor of New York. But there's a secret Nadia's been hiding: she used to be a man, and she wants to be one again.

Nadia's gender identity crisis is about to come to a head, and the timing couldn't be worse. She's just launched her new book, and her husband Ted is only four weeks away from election day.

This smart, funny, and suspenseful novel has already garnered rave reviews from readers who can't get enough of its caustic satire, black humor, and moral ambiguity. With a cast of unforgettably sassy characters and a setting that's both familiar and fresh, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a page-turner filled with unexpected twists and turns.

If you're a fan of suspense, political intrigue, and biting humor, don't miss out on this daringly different novel. Scroll up and take a look inside to see what all the fuss is about!

5 stars ***** Smart, funny and suspenseful!
5 stars ***** Political spin doctoring spun out of control
5 stars ***** A must read book. It takes you where you least expect to go.
5 stars ***** A fantastic read, something fresh and daringly different.
5 stars ***** A brilliant read from start to finish.
5 stars ***** A True Page-Turner.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06VXS5R8W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Double Five Books (February 17, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1330 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Kieran Galvin

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Kieran was born in Ireland. At a young age he jumped on a cross-channel ferry to London and shortly afterwards he settled in Australia. He spent almost twenty years living in Australia and New Zealand. While in Australia, he wrote and directed PUPPY - a darkly funny romantic thriller (available on Amazon VOD), and he was commissioned to write the 'fetish thriller' FEED for American director Brett Leonard.

Kieran has lived and worked in many countries, including Jordan, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. He currently ives in Spain. He's moved home more than thirty times. Small wonder many of his friends think he is a spy.

You can contact Kieran via the website: http://www.kierangalvin.com

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Grossly Irrelevant
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly uniquely entertaining read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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I read two to three titles per day and just can't bring myself to spend the time trying to review very many of them unless there is just something very special, insightful, intriguing, emotional, educational, or just plain funny in so many ways, ranging from satirical to seriously and cynically snarky. At times a blackest comedy crosses over into cultural criticism, entertainingly educational.

Now imagine how very much I must have enjoyed this book which covered so many high points that made laugh out loud one minute, then sharing favorite lines while my spouse is trying to watch Netflix, which gets her snickering or guffawing, then shortly thereafter philosophising, in turns, forced to pause her program while she laughs or ponders with me... most appreciative of the delicious snarky satire which skewers American mainstream media, electoral campaigning, and stereotyping.

It's difficult to describe the way my emotions flip-flopped so quickly from hilarity to serious snark envy, or from a "huh" of insight and education right back to a burst out loud laughing moment that probably made my son consider calling for the thorazine squad to intervene. Regardless, this is great entertainment, and you just might learn a thing or two and laugh enough to survive this election process with at least a snicker, or even a knowing smile.

Of course, it absolutely impaled several current memes in the media, but who doesn't love that? And I know I'll be thinking about this book and sharing it with others far more frequently than I will any of the many others that I read in weeks ahead. It's a great ride for a few bucks, one you will delight in sharing over lunch, around the water cooler albeit demonstrably NSFW at times, or while riding in an Uber. 😆
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Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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I felt the story line handled the topic well. Not sure if it was 100% accurate in all details, but it was just a story and intended to entertain and perhaps make us pause and think.

The political story was interesting, but throat and points out what can happen when a small fish takes on a shark, he gets eaten.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Five monkeys
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2017
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This is very much "The Curate' s Egg" of a story, a most unusual story line, hilarious situations and sharp dialogue. However, some of the characters were less than convincing and I felt that it went on for too long, the last chapter could have been shorter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Run for the hills
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017
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When a writer with such finely honed skills turns his attention to big issues, such as media, politics, marriage, parenting and sexual identity, you know you are in for a great ride. From the first chapter, Galvin creates a world so intensely familiar that I was blown away to discover how much of it was a lie, and how far people would go to keep it that way.
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Eric Besner
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Page-Turner
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
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Trenchant satire -- Galvin's chosen genre for savaging hypocrisy -- is a tricky one to pull off. He succeeds with a steady hand and an assured style. But he has a bigger surprise in store: behind the scathing witticisms are characters we grow increasingly fond of as they themselves grew in awareness. Highly recommended!
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Ronda Wian
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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A chance of reading new subject books and I wasn't disappointed .it kept my interest till the end. Sorry I read it too quick
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Mohamed Bakry
5.0 out of 5 stars intelligent, entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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This book is a rare find... intelligent, entertaining, surprising, down to earth, fictional, real... it's one of the few that you just can't pause from reading... Kieran Galvin is an intelligent and talented writer, he will
Go to big places.. I think! A must read!
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BARRY MARTIN
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
Original. A plot that winds its way through the absurdities of celebrity culture and political expediency. Be prepared to cringe a little as you recognise some of the essential truths that get teased out to unexpected and often insightful lengths. Interestingly, if you stick with this novel the characters become more likeable as they blunder on in their determination to achieve happiness or success.
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L.A Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars There’s a lot to like here.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
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It would be very easy to be cheap and insensitive about transgender people, especially when the genre is satire, but to Galvin’s credit he creates a memorable, strong ‘female’ lead and imbues her with intelligence, compassion and a steel will. I expected some commentary on the issue of de-transitioning but the book does not offer any - partially because of the reasons the main character became a woman in the first place. I was going to give 4 stars because I feel there is something missing, but I’m rounding up to five for Galvin’s natural and easy way with words.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Political spindoctoring spun out of control
Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2017
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What's the worst thing that can happen to a politician running for election? Five Monkeys gleefully anwers this question, and then it does it again a few more times, just when you thought things couldn't get any worse.

I enjoyed this delightfully shocking and oddly plausible story.
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ozzywood
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, funny and suspenseful. What more do you want?
Reviewed in Australia on February 22, 2017
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I just powered through it. Five Monkeys is a lot of fun, while it makes a few sharp observations about gender and transgender. Galvin knows how to build suspense, while never losing sight of his main character's humanity. The story is peppered with scenes of overt sex, crossing into soft porn as a lubricant for an iconoclastic view on sexuality in the 21st century. I'm looking out for Galvin's next.
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MoClinical M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
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The funniest book I have read in almost 2 years. I’ve been reading parts out loud to my co-workers.
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Stephen Rhys
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read from start to finish
Reviewed in Australia on February 25, 2017
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A vibrant, witty and timely exploration of gender, sexuality and American politics in all its tabloid glory. Galvin obviously cares for his characters and their trials and tribulations and deftly explores what it means to be human in a refreshing and often hilarious fashion. A brilliant read from start to finish.
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