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Shizzle, Inc: a hilarious and zany roller coaster. (Isa Maxwell Escapades Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ana Spoke (Author), Lu Sexton (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.1 out of 5 stars 365 ratings
What could possibly happen when a gloriously dippy millennial becomes the right hand of an equally clueless playboy billionaire?
Be prepared to face-palm as you follow Isa Maxwell on a dizzying ride through the world of corporate intrigue; roll your eyes at the dubious business advice of Mr. Hue, the owner of Shizzle, Inc.; cringe as you are sucked into the Maxwell family drama.
Praised as “not only a hysterically funny romp through corporate practices but an astute satire on current American culture,” Shizzle, Inc. offers a hilarious escape from reality.

Praise for Shizzle, Inc.:

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"I loved this book. It has everything that we want to see in a great story. The situation is unique. The character is relatable and likable. The opening was fantastic. It drew the reader in and made them want to read more. The production values would stand up to any book being published by New York today."

Independent reviews:
“Ana has delivered a fresh and completely novel, pun intended, novel. If you are up for a joy ride with all the bumps, crashes and with the characters running around like something right out of the Keystone Cops, this novel is for you.”
“This is smart kind of humor - blondes would not be able to understand it.”
“Funny beyond words! Sort of like Forest Gump but with a higher IQ.”
“The top-notch humor hides poignant critique. This is a very intelligent silly story!”
“Some of us fancy ourselves more evolved than Bridget Jones, others don't. Either way, Ana Spoke got you.”
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    Isabella Maxwell Escapades
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    250 pages
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    September 4, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014XFQPZ6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ana Spoke
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 4, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0994431202
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Isabella Maxwell Escapades
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.1 out of 5 stars 365 ratings

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Ana Spoke

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Ana Spoke used to write dry, scientific gibberish, including approximately 1.3 dissertations. These days she writes humor books, such as Shizzle, Inc and Indiot, the first two installments in Isa Maxwell's series.

She lives in Australia with her fiance and a rare fat Italian Greyhound, but you can always find her on anaspoke.com

You can connect with Ana on:

Blog:http://anaspoke.com/

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/1534858

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14260090.Ana_Spoke?from_search=true&search_version=service

Twitter: @spokeana

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Customers find this book a fun and lighthearted read with clever one-liners and fantastic writing style. The book receives positive feedback for its freshness, with one customer noting it's completely novel. The character development receives mixed reactions, with some loving the characters while others find them over-the-top ridiculous. The story quality gets negative feedback, with customers describing it as having weak or predictable plot lines.

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44 customers mention "Fun read"41 positive3 negative

Customers find the book funny and lighthearted, with one customer noting it's full of clever one-liners that provide a slew of belly laughs.

"...and I don’t want to send mixed signals but if you’re looking for a fun read that will have you rolling on the floor laughing, go ahead and pick this..." Read more

"...The ride is fun, for the most part, but I’d have to say by the end, the non-stop jostling and questioning as to how everything fits together gets..." Read more

"Wow, I LOVED THIS BOOK! It had everything I wanted in a book: an eccentric cast of characters, exceptional humor, unexpected plot twist...." Read more

"...I really did. But, that is my opinion. You might find is enjoyable and extremely likable. Sadly, I did not...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as fantastic and easy to read with a dry tone, and one customer notes it is incredibly well edited.

"...is one of the most enjoyable parts of the book and what made it an easy read. Characters..." Read more

"...The style of this book is very, very clever, and it is incredibly well edited...." Read more

"...I think Spoke is a talented writer and I plan on reading Indiot, book 2 of the Isa Maxwell Escapades...." Read more

"...Overall, Spoke's writing is solid, but the book just isn't funny enough to recommend." Read more

5 customers mention "Performance"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's performance, with one noting how well it works for the story.

"...amalgam of Richard Branson and Christian Grey, among others—is played off perfectly, going so far as to even tease the inherited wealth ideology of..." Read more

"...story is very dramatic, and at some points unrealistic, but it works for this story, IT’S ENTERTAINMENT!..." Read more

"This book had the potential to be really good...." Read more

"...hilarious and come out with quite random and kooky comments, but it works perfectly...." Read more

3 customers mention "Freshness"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the freshness of the book, with one noting it is completely novel.

"...All in all, this band of self-indulgent misfits are wonderfully fresh and even makes me somewhat recall O’Toole’s ‘Confederacy of Dunces’ with all..." Read more

"...Ana has delivered a fresh and completely novel, pun intended, novel...." Read more

"Fresh and Funny..." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"11 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book, with some loving them while others find them over-the-top ridiculous.

"...It had everything I wanted in a book: an eccentric cast of characters, exceptional humor, unexpected plot twist...." Read more

"...But, that is my opinion. You might find is enjoyable and extremely likable. Sadly, I did not...." Read more

"...Characters The book is ramped up with characters, but the author knows how to balance it well and make each character seem fully realized...." Read more

"...All the characters are hilarious and come out with quite random and kooky comments, but it works perfectly...." Read more

14 customers mention "Story quality"4 positive10 negative

Customers find the story quality negative, with multiple reviews mentioning weak or predictable story lines and a plot that feels like a pasta-toss.

"...Yes, this story is very dramatic, and at some points unrealistic, but it works for this story, IT’S ENTERTAINMENT!..." Read more

"...Kept reading. But it became something like mind numbing, boring and hard to keep reading. I wanted to love this book. I really did...." Read more

"...On top of this, it is a biting portrayal of American life and culture, even though at points I could see that it was written by an outsider as..." Read more

"...author may have taken some kind of loopy pill because the storyline just want nutty to me!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Samantha
    3.0 out of 5 stars I am the type of person to get lost in a really good novel, so much so that someone sometimes has ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
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    Since reading this, I have found that I actually take my books seriously. I am the type of person to get lost in a really good novel, so much so that someone sometimes has to repeat my name to get my attention.

    That said, I could not get lost in this book but, maybe that’s the point? I know that it’s supposed to be a parody and funny, I get that, I really do however, maybe parodies just aren’t my cup of tea?

    Now don’t get me wrong, while I wasn’t laughing at all of the outrageous things going on, I do have to admit that it was interesting.

    The writing was excellent, the story flowed and while it was kind of all over the place, I did like that I felt Isa was sitting across from me telling about this crazy thing that happened in her life.

    Sometimes it was a little overwhelming, especially when her family got together or even if it was just her dad, people trying to talk all at once, feeling just a little crowded.

    Honestly, I liked it though I’m not sure that I’m really cut out to read parodies the way they’re meant to be read.

    I don’t even have any problems with it because I understand what the author was going for and why it was written the way it was written. If I didn’t, trust me, I would have a long list and it would be a one star review instead of a three.

    The way I reacted to it, I’m sure that’s just me. I’ve actually learned something about myself from reading this and I don’t want to send mixed signals but if you’re looking for a fun read that will have you rolling on the floor laughing, go ahead and pick this up.

    I hope that everyone can read this the way it’s meant to be read and can enjoy it for the light-hearted funny book it is, something that I’m sorry I wasn’t able to do.
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  • timothy learn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and light, but lagged at the end
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
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    Prose
    There are many interesting things about this book, but I’d have to say it is the writer’s style that is the most grabbing. One of the hardest things to do is capture a voice—especially a first person voice—and keep it consistent without making it too catchy. Isabella is the perfect mix of this, which is even more difficult as the story is clearly a satirical take on everything American, if not the look-at-me mindset of the world at large. Here’s an example:

    “What’s with the vest?” [Isabella]
    “Cool, huh? Got it from my dad.” Harden got a lot of things from his dad, including his fat genes. The two of them haven’t been able to hug properly since Harden was a little kid.

    The whole story is filled with pleasant little bits like that. Isabella’s sarcastic, sometimes biting take on the world is very unique and interesting. Again, it is one of the most enjoyable parts of the book and what made it an easy read.

    Characters
    The book is ramped up with characters, but the author knows how to balance it well and make each character seem fully realized. Isabella is ditzy beyond belief—to the point where you may even be yelling at her horror movie style from your seat at home, hoping that she gets a hint. But, again, it’s never detracting.

    Her boss, Mr. Hue—an amalgam of Richard Branson and Christian Grey, among others—is played off perfectly, going so far as to even tease the inherited wealth ideology of certain less than desirable American entrepreneurs.

    My most beloved character would have to be her father—a man who is bitter about the world and constantly recounts his key life events over and over, believing firmly that knowing history will stop it from happening again.

    All in all, this band of self-indulgent misfits are wonderfully fresh and even makes me somewhat recall O’Toole’s ‘Confederacy of Dunces’ with all their ridiculous antics.

    Structure
    If this book had any flaws, here’s where it lies, and it may not seem so at first. I went into the book hoping for good things. I’ve read the author’s blog many times. She is a workhorse. I’ve never seen any other self-published author work so hard. She has things down to a science and is worlds apart from her protagonist.

    However, immediately upon reading, it was hard not to draw connections from the book’s plot to Legally Blonde—not only because the lead is a blonde but also because the impetus for the whole story is her gigantic loss of her boyfriend—and Shades of Grey with the introduction of a slightly indulgent, sadistic boss. Though it must be noted, this book never veers off into questionable sexual behavior.

    After the first chapter, this book really launches into its own. Isabella’s half-baked ideas and horrible personality send her all over the place, succeeding where she shouldn’t until finally she ends up with what she has always wanted, which she loses just as quickly as well. The ride is fun, for the most part, but I’d have to say by the end, the non-stop jostling and questioning as to how everything fits together gets wearisome, and I’m left with a less than high feeling by the final page. The author is clearly setting it up for the next installment when she could have just ended it nicely in success or disaster and have everything start over again in the next book. As is, I felt like someone stopped off mid-story. And that’s were my lower rating comes from.

    Overall
    In the end, it was a fun read with amazingly distinct characters. On top of this, it is a biting portrayal of American life and culture, even though at points I could see that it was written by an outsider as certain key elements were off, if not presented with another country’s indigenous facts that an American would never possess or at least the American that Isabella appears to be. I hope whatever comes of the next book, the story is ramped up and ends in a tighter fashion. As for this one, I would’ve been happier with a bit more finality than I was given.
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  • Ari
    5.0 out of 5 stars Verdict: LOVED IT!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015
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    Wow, I LOVED THIS BOOK! It had everything I wanted in a book: an eccentric cast of characters, exceptional humor, unexpected plot twist. Let’s get into the review…

    First, let’s talk about the writing. The use of ebonics in this book was very clever and on point and it’s one of the main reason why I enjoyed this book. The titles for each chapter were really catchy and I actually appreciated that because I rarely ever find chapter titles in books anymore. One of my favorite things in this book was the name of the company “Yomama”. I could not read that with a straight face and kept laughing during those chapters.

    I absolutely love Isa. She is completely dramatic and delusional, which makes reading from her POV just that more entertaining. She just wants to be rich, marry Brad, have 2.5 kids, the whole shebang and she believes that becoming famous will help her achieve these goals. Shallows as that may be, Isa also really cares deeply for the people in life. Even though they may drive her crazy, she loves them and she helps them out even when she doesn’t really want to. She also had great character development throughout the story as she came to realize that being rich and famous is not all that it cracked up to be.

    This book also kept me on my toes. Everything was pretty random, like Isa carrying a gun in her purse (who does that?!), and it made me want to keep reading to see where the story went. Yes, this story is very dramatic, and at some points unrealistic, but it works for this story, IT’S ENTERTAINMENT!

    Overall, I highly recommend this book. If your having a crappy day, pick up this book. If your bored out of your mind, pick up this book. If it’s just another Tuesday, pick up this book. Add it to your TBR people! I can’t wait to read the next book and continue the adventures of Isa Maxwell.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A light hearted and fun read...
    Reviewed in Australia on November 8, 2016
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    I greatly enjoyed this fun, easy going story. Traditionally I'm not a comedy lover but as I was reading this story I could imagine it visually as a movie or television show.

    It is a great light hearted read - something to not take too seriously. Like a simple funny thing happening before my eyes.

    I believe the author has done a great job in presenting a quirky, fun character who could either be loved or hated ... but I personally loved her.
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  • Pamela Scott
    4.0 out of 5 stars So funny
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2020
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    I had a lot of fun reading this. I read a lot of dark fiction; crime, fantasy and horror with some historical fiction thrown in the mix. This was a breath of fresh air. I had such fun with Shizzle, Inc. The book is ridiculous nonsense at times but that’s the charm. Isa is a great character, utterly hopeless, clueless and with a very different idea of reality from the rest of us. I fell in love with her. She’s adorably naïve. Shizzle, Inc works if you suspend belief. So much happens that way OTT and ridiculous. What the hell does Shizzle, Inc do anyway? Isa is cringle-worthingly inept at her interview I have no idea how she manages to get the job and is promoted super-fast after waffling and fluffing her way through presentations and meetings with important clients. But that’s what makes this book so fun. A break from reality is good for the soul. I laughed until I cried reading this as Isa stumbles from one disastrous mess into another.
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  • Smita
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fiction story....
    Reviewed in India on March 28, 2017
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    It is a good story - kind of adventure of Isabella Maxwell. Well written and story is also sort of silly, cannot believe it happens in real world kind. A good light read, story has a cliffhanger...
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  • Shelgor
    4.0 out of 5 stars A light-hearted account of her first job.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2017
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    A light-hearted read about the character's antics around her first full-time job after graduating college. Very likeable character's innocent, face-saving misrepresentations have hilarious consequences, again and again. Nothing is serious in this book; it's all ridiculous and excessive, and you'll enjoy it all. (Very little swearing, very little drug use, very little sex, no killings or gore.)
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Funny but lacking body
    Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2019
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    Yes, I agree this book had it's moments The main characters are certainly dotty. The humour will keep you going, but don't expect a full storyline.

    Recommend only for light reading.
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