Fibble: The Fourth Circle of Heck

Dale E. Basye returns to Heck for his most over-the-top (the Big Top, that is) adventure yet. When Marlo Fauster claims she has switched souls with her brother.
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Still, that's not to say that the book didn't have its good points, it had plenty - I did say I had to debate between 3 and 4 stars.

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The handling of the reality shows was brilliant. The interactions between Marlo and Milton, also genius. Bea "Elsa" Bubb was not overused, but did get worked into this story in a perfect way. I'm sure that I will continue on with the series, but my expectations for it have dropped quite a bit after this book.

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Dec 19, Peg rated it liked it Shelves: When goth teen Marlo Fauster claims she and her younger brother Milton have swapped bodies, she is sent to Fibble, where liars go. Barnum, Marlo is less than pleased. She discovers Barnum has a devastating purpose for his new line of products. Basye continues to populate this forth book in the series with potty as well as black humor, witticisms, puns, and cultural references, but some of this will surely be lost on the intended audience. Religion is more prominent in this book, with organized religion taking some hits.

Bayse also has some fun at the expense of self-centered and high-maintenance stars. The text is more pun-driven than plot-driven. It is clever and funny and a great source of figurative language, voice for writing classes. Humorous black-and-white drawings adorn the first page of each chapter. A fifth title will be published in May 07, Drucilla rated it liked it Shelves: This entry into the series is very much like the others.

Fibble: The Fourth Circle of Heck

There's nothing amazing about it, but there's no dip in quality. Even though the reader gets a lot of information concerning the series arc, for me, it raises more questions than it solves. I also think there are starting to be too many quirky references. It needs to be scaled back some. I did really like the multiple p.

The author does a great job of making the changes in voice feel natural.

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There were too many p. I This entry into the series is very much like the others. I understand that the author wants to keep various characters in the readers mind so they aren't forgotten, but there can be character overload.

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For example, view spoiler [the author actually places himself in the story. Overall, the story better start moving along, especially if the author is going to try for 9 books. Aug 02, Brett rated it really liked it Shelves: So good, in fact, that I'd love to meet the child who would follow even most of the sly wordplay that had me snorting in public.

Marlo, in Milton's body, has been moved to the next circle of Heck, Dale E. Marlo, in Milton's body, has been moved to the next circle of Heck, Fibble - the circle devoted to children who are incorrigible liars. Milton, meanwhile, in Marlo's body, is made assistant to the producer of Satan's next big idea, a new television channel meant to foster extreme discord "Up there. Basye, was the fourth obviously installment of the Heck Series. This book was disappointing. The series started out quite humorous and with a new kind of story, but as the series has went on, I have become more and more let down.

The storylines just don't seem to go from point A to B in a logical manner. Part of the reason that these books could be getting worse could be due to me getting older, but I still find the puns and different jokes hilariou Fibble: Part of the reason that these books could be getting worse could be due to me getting older, but I still find the puns and different jokes hilarious, so I'm not sure that it is due to me that these books aren't good anymore.

I wish that this was a better book. And for all authors as a future reference: It isn't a good idea, and nine times out of ten it is unsuccessful. Feb 03, Heather rated it really liked it Shelves: This one was back to the funniness and absurdity of the first book. In fact, it may have been my favorite of the series so far. It is full of puns and wordplay. Some of the less obvious names will have the reader stopping to read them out loud and find the pun. I loved that P. Barnum was the vice principal in charge of Fibble. And of course, we've got Orson Welles and former President Nixon getting in on some of the lies and deceit.

The realization of who is behind the plot to sell the This one was back to the funniness and absurdity of the first book. The realization of who is behind the plot to sell the earth is pretty surprising and comes right near the end, so readers will definitely want to follow up with Snivel when it is released in May. Jun 09, Brianna rated it it was ok Shelves: I am supossed to read and review this book for my library, but to be honest I can't get past chaphter five. Normally I love books like this for any age level, however, this one I just can't get into.

The plot and everything seems great, the characters seen hilarious and strong, everything is perfectly creepy and good. Yet I just can't continue. This very rarely happens to me and I am stumped. Overall though, I think this should be a very good book for readers, just not me. Feb 05, Keli rated it liked it Shelves: Some of the jokes in this series are starting to get a little tired, and I'm not convinced about the author adding himself to the story. The story is taking a weird turn and I'm not sure if I like where it's going. I'll probably read the next book in the series. But I don't know about after that.

Jul 28, StorySnoops rated it liked it. This is the fourth installment in a clever and imaginative series about two kids who get sent to "Heck" after they die. As with the previous books, there is Jul 31, Hannah rated it it was amazing. I liked this book a lot. It was very interesting. This book was also funny. I wonder if Milton will ever get to see his best friend Virgil again?

I can't believe that the principle was mean enough for making Virgil go to Heck for being fat. He seems like a good kid Jun 10, Grace rated it really liked it. My personal least favorite of the series, but still 4. I hated the ending! He needs to write like a few more books.


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Sep 15, Anna Wakefield rated it it was amazing. Aug 01, Felicia rated it it was amazing. I just can not wait for book five to come out! Tierney rated it it was amazing Oct 16, Faolwan rated it it was amazing Mar 11, Basye returns to Heck for his most over-the-top the Big Top, that is adventure yet. Why do they all air at the same? From the Hardcover edition.


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