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Original price was: $3.99.$2.99Current price is: $2.99.This story is part of the Twisted Tales of Familiar Faces collection.
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Mike Clarkson –
An interesting take on Popeye.
A dark, twisted plot, with some strange characters (Sh!tface 😂🤣).
I read it as a comedy horror and it worked quite well, but I do have some unanswered questions now the book is finished.
Definitely worth a read though.
Amber –
Wow! RJ Clark really knows how to write an incredible book. This book has a plot even better character development and I love it!! I the twist on Popeye had my eyes peeled and had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next turn or twist. It read like a horror comedy
Diana –
I didn’t know what to expect when starting this, of course I have watched Popeye on Tv before, but I had never read anything involving the character. This is one of those rare instances when I am on the fence with my rating. I feel like this falls between 3 and 4 stars for me. I enjoyed the odd characters and odd town of sweet haven, but I wish I had seen more of Popeye and Olive.
Jeff Edwards –
Not what you would expect
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
This book “Sweethaven” is an amazing retelling of a beloved cartoon character Popeye. Building a compelling story around this character made this a fun read. Each character in the story builds to a horror ending worthy of the horrific beginning that grips you from the first few pages and throughout.
Detective Chase, the life-worn gum shoe also narratives and his noir vocabulary does not disappoint.
A fun read and great use of familiar characters. RJ Clark has proven his mastery of the genre. A must read.
Riann Fletcher –
I loved this creepy mashup of noir fiction and cosmic horror! The character names were fun and inventive. This short story oozed atmosphere and visceral imagery. I couldn’t put it down!
Maureen H –
What a wild ride this is! A very dark tale of Popeye, with old gods, sea hags, two-faced people, and an enthralling mystery. No one is ‘normal’ in Sweethaven, including the town itself. Changes are coming that will test the most hardy of folks.
This quick read had my eyebrows climbing my forehead more than once and re-reading descriptions thinking I’d surely read them wrong. (I didn’t. They are truly bizarre and just cool to imagine.) you’ll laugh (maybe), you’ll cry (possibly), you’ll definitely be entertained. And yes, Olive Oyl is still annoying.
Clive willcocks –
At first I thought it was a bit long winded, but as I got into it I found myself really enjoying it. Well worth a read.
Justine Valentine –
A Popeye retelling with witchy and old God vibes. Going into this story I wasn’t expecting a twisted story that made me think outside the box. Detective Chase was sent on a mission to find the one thing and ended up cracking a case open and finding the truth. The oddities of this story and how they got solved was wild. Popeye and his role was important to how we remember him from childhood. Just don’t forget about all the other characters from childhood and how they tie into the story exceptionally well.
Steve –
Wow, is this a retelling of Popeye or what. I was enthralled all the way through to the ending I did not see coming, unanswered questions anyone. I loved it, reminded me of the old Raymond Chandler days. What are we going to see next I wonder, cannot wait. Highly recommended.
Stefanie Silvestri –
This short read had me on the edge of my sit from start to finish. The ending was totally unexpected, I didn’t see it coming at all. A dark Popeye story that is set in Sweethaven, a strange town with unusual people. It involves sea hags, old gods, two-faced people, and a mystery.
Christine –
Take a trip to Sweethaven and walk down the streets being drenched in rain, hearing the call. Do you answer it?
That is what some of the peculiar people of Sweethaven do in this excellent retelling of Popeye!
There are people coming up missing and others coming up dead, and no one really knows or notices what is going on.
A detective is hired to find out if Popeye is among the missing or dead and to get the Raven Claw back on the sea. He is quickly pulled deeper into a much darker almost dreamlike world.
Things are becoming more peculiar in this fun, creepy story!
RJ Clark does such a great job with creating a gripping and descriptive tale that makes me feel like I’m actually walking through the flooded streets among the floundering fish. He had so many neat details and characters, including Popeye and Olive Oyl.
Check out the second story to the Twisted Tales of Familiar Faces published by M4L Publishing.
Ken Lingenfelter –
Chase Down is hired to find Popeye, a sailor. Nothing is what it seems in this dark tale. Doppelgangers and evil in the town of Sweethaven.
Dennis –
Interesting much darker retelling of the Popeye the Sailor cartoon. Very well done and definitely deserves a movie adaptation. Well done!
Wendell Sprouse –
This was a cool and interesting spin on Popeye. Throw in some mafia, a struggling PI, and who know what Ryan Clarke can create. Lots of twist and turns, but I rather enjoyed it.
Cristie Read –
At first, I found it very difficult to get into this rather different spin on the characters of Popeye and Olive. But then I found myself enjoying the unexpected tale. It kind of has a mix up of vibes. I pictured an old seedy black and white detective show at first. Give it a try. It’s definitely not one that you will figure out what is going on before the end.
Marlys –
Great read.
Kelli Martin –
I wasn’t really sure what to expect going into this book. But I love reading/watching childhood favorites with a dark side. Popeye is a new retelling for me though. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything with him in it. Though I do wish he was in this book a little more. This book is short so it makes for a quick read (even though it took me a few days because of real life stuff). I enjoyed this authors writing style and have already started putting their books on my TBR!
Jackie –
What an amazing book, absolutely loved everything about it. Totally different having a story with Popeye in it. Short and perfect.