Tie Goes To The Author

Eons and dozens of reviews ago, Publishers Weekly gave Hooked a tepid review and a stumbling start. The review incorrectly spelled my name, that of the protagonist and of the protagonist's love interest. Other facts were wrong too, raising a real question about whether the reviewer actually read the book (at the time, we took such a thing seriously). It was a chilling and proper introduction to the vagaries of review process. Some publications like your book, others don't.

BUT WHAT IF A SINGLE PUBLICATION BOTH LIKES YOUR BOOK, AND ALSO DOESN'T? (all caps indicates HYPERTENSIVE YELLING)

In a move that only the current upreme court could love, a Publishers Weekly Reviewer recently went against the publication's precedent and actually endorsed Hooked - warmly.

Publisher's Weekly reviewer Bethanne Patrick recommended Hooked as one of her summer reading choices, writing: "You can't wait to find out what happens next. Hooked? Addicting."

The full review and link is below.

What can we say? Did Bethanne write the first Pub Weekly review? Did someone else? Is any sense to be made of this schizophrenia, other than the obvious: HEY, MATT, STOP READING THE DAMN REVIEWS.

Still, we look forward to a Publisher's Weekly rubber match -- a third and deciding review that will settle this matter until the fourth review comes out and finds us tied again.


http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?&aid=71266&search_result=1&stid=237
Hooked by Matt Richtel Hooked A brainy update on classic noir novels, this thriller isn't perfect – but it's a great and different read for fans of the genre waiting for the next big book from their favorite author. Richtel "hooks" readers in with his intricate knowledge of the wired-to-the-hilt Silicon Valley demimonde (is there such a thing?), so that even when his plot twists and characterizations fall flat, you can't wait to find out what happens next. Hooked? Addicting.