Dice Angel
by Brian Rouff
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Book Reviews of Dice Angel
Book Review: How to visit Vegas if you can't get there in person
Summary: 5 Stars
The five star average for this book review pretty much sums it up. I found this to be a very enjoyable read and highly entertaining. You'll like this book for any of the following reasons:
1)If you enjoy gambling --particularly if you enjoy craps, but even if you know nothing about the game, it won't detract from your enjoyment.
2)If you've ever had problems with the IRS. They talk about a "kinder, gentle" IRS, but that's certainly not what Jimmy Delaney experiences.
3)If you have ever just "people watched" while you were in Vegas. They certainly come in all shapes, sizes, and attitudes, and some of the descriptions of the minor characters in this book are classic.
Someone notify Hollywood -- with all this book has to offer, they should make a movie out of this gem!!!
Book Review: Brian Rouff; The Nevada Version of Carl Hiaason
Summary: 5 Stars
I was awake until 4:30 the other morning not because I wanted to be, but because I had to finish reading Dice Angel by Brian Rouff. What a great read. His main character Jimmy Delaney, a Las Vegas saloon owner has a warped sense of humor and drips sarcasm -- my type of guy. Jimmy has a little daughter that he loves more than anything and she is chip off the old block and an ex-wife that drips rattlesnake venom. Jimmy also has a heart as big as the Nevada desert - but he doesn't want anyone to know about it. Through all the battles he goes through in this book, you cheer for him all the way to the last page. It's a must read. Just start early enough in the day so you can still get a good night's sleep.
Keith Bettinger, Author of Fighting Crime With "Some" Day and Lenny.
Book Review: Great book for a cozy afternoon
Summary: 5 Stars
I completely enjoyed this book. I'm not much of a Vegas person- I don't even like to drive through there if I can avoid it- but the characters in this book were so engaging and the story so compeling that I didn't care where it took place. I read the book in one wonderful, fun day. I couldn't put it down. I really cared what happened to Jimmy and was thrilled when cosmic justice was served. Humor, suspence, compassion, grit- it's all here in this terrific first novel. I can't wait to read more by Brian Rouff soon!
Book Review: A Great Time in Vegas...
Summary: 5 Stars
Author Brian Rouff has created an endearing character 100%human, living the Las Vegas life. His name is Jimmy Delaney, a jaded, superficial--and most obnoxious--nightclub owner. (This is before his accountant goes missing and his assets are frozen.) Stick around, and he becomes even more colorful.
Despite stubbing my toe on Jimmy's constant use of profanity, I was immediately drawn into this engaging mystery. The scenes, dialog, and characters flow seamlessly from page to page, treating the reader to an insider's tour through Vegas, as only a local can provide. Over all, I laughed out loud, I cheered (inside), and my ADD never kicked in once.
The ending takes a nice little twist, answering this reader's question: Will Jimmy's whiskey glass remain half-empty, or is it already half-full? In a city that worships a lady named Luck, the wise discover that sometimes their only shot at deliverance depends upon their choice of perspective.
Great job, Mr. Rouff! I can't wait to read your second novel--Money Shot.
Book Review: A Good Time Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I knew I was hooked when I felt anxiety because the stack of pages in my right hand was starting to thin, I did not want this book to end. Not too often I get fully engrossed in a story. Do it again Brian!