Reviews of The ridiculous from Around the World

Audible - 08-08-22 - USA

“This book had my laughing for the amazing diversity in voice acting in the actors and constant ridiculousness slipped into the story. This is a lot like a Monty Python skit and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This book has pieces of wisdom mixed in with outrageous hubris and you can visualize the sci adventure, the only way it could be better is if there was a movie to materialize the hilarious characters and funny interactions and clumsiness. Very talented voice actor who helps you keep track of characters. This book really needs to be a movie haha. 

The character orvell reminds me of kevn from final space. There are some characters who are lovable and none of them are without faults which is perfect. 

The book knows what type of book it is trying to be and that allows for some side splitting laughter. It's very rare to have a laugh from writing alone so my hats goes off to the writers. The made up words used as if they are real is hilarious as you can still visualize what is happening.”

By Lisa Meller 02-03-22 - From Email - USA

”I really enjoyed the light-hearted and easy-going style of this book. I had no way of predicting what would happen next, and Author’s side-bar conversations with the audience and with the characters brought the whole story to light in a most unique and playful way! The unconventional sci-fi story also shares a warm narrative that each of us can apply to our own lives. On a deeper level, my takeaway is that this is a story about resilience, about managing through change, about embracing new ideas and perspectives on reality, and it’s about looking into an individual’s soul and heart as the real essence of a being.  Serbinand and the band of characters in the book are future, present and past all at once – it’s a fun way of looking at space, time and our universe! As an adult, I enjoyed relating to the references the author made to so many things we’ve all grown up with, but for the generations that follow mine there is just playfulness and a grounded connection to the authors and to the imaginary family of characters they created. For anyone looking for a silly and playful approach to life, pick up or listen to The Ridiculous Series.

By Angel Domingue  - 11-31-22 - from Amazon - USA
”This is a great audiobook to listen to when you are on the way to work at lunch taking a a trip or kicking back at home snugged on the coach. I really enjoyed listening to the adventures of Serbinand, Orville and Jime. Great writing many quick laugh out loud lines. I think we need more books like this. Great work by Kippel-Blackstien I loved the fact he also shared a word from James Allen 👍🏽”

By Nancy Beal - 02-05-22 - From Facebook - CANADA

“No party is complete without a Cornsharr? How could I survived without a Cornsharr for so many years? Anyone know of where I can get a Cornsharr other than at Joe’s Galactic Bar? My spaceship is in the shop, you see… This is hilarious! And… I would like to take a sip of a Rhinokicker… just a sip tho!”

By Soulimpressions  - 03-16-22 - 

from Amazon - USA
”This book is quite ridiculous as the title suggests. I thoroughly enjoyed all the hilarity and crazy things that go on in the story. The comparison to Monty Python is apt, so if you like their skits I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book. I listened to the audiobook and I give it 4.5 stars overall. 4 stars for the story and 5 stars for the narrator because he was absolutely brilliant!”

By RF - Audible - 07-22-21 - USA

“I loved listening to the audible version. The voice over was awesome. It was fun and engaging. The story was fantastic filled with just enough description to start you off and left you plenty of freedom to let your imagination take you away. I loved the characters and the interactions, the gizmos etc. For someone who has never read any scifi literature, I really enjoyed the storytelling and the journey the author took me on. Definitely fun and delightful.”

By Adham Kahn - Audible - 04-06-22 - USA“This one is actually genuinely funny and an interesting book. The narrator did a great job too. Looking forward to more books from the authors!”

By Karin - 11-26-21 - from Amazon - SOUTH AFRICA
”Yes I did love this book… chapter 8 was the best. I have to say this was one of the great books that actually cheered me up…”

By M Rose 09-30-21 - From Amazon - CANADA

“This book was very creative and funny. My children and I all loved it. Can’t wait for book two. I also think its great how he brought the story together with all the Author interruption.”

By D. Gazey 01-09-21 - From Amazon - CANADA

”A fabulous read that’s highly recommended and addictively page turning. Hilarious and creative twist of comedic sci-fi will have you anxiously awaiting the next supplement! Such an entertaining read from talented authors.”

By Mr-Irv - 04-01-21 - from Amazon - UK
”In a word…. “Mental”

It is what it is… Ridiculous - but I mean that in the nicest possible way. The think about Sci-Fi and Fantasy, is that you are only limited to what your imagination can conjure up…then I would say that you have accomplished that “anything goes” ideology successfully. Speaking as a sci-fi nut and “enthusiast” of Classic British comedy, I gotta say I loved it. All the elements were there; Star Wars, Star Trek, Python, and of course, the one that set the tone - Hitchhikers! “

By Joel M - 01-11-21- from Amazon - CANADA

“I used to be a sci-fi buff when I was young. I followed the adventures of HGG and always enjoyed it. Reading through The Ridiculous Adventures of Serbinand, I was reminded of that fun, adventurous, and zany journeys the author took me on. Jeffrey & Mindy nail it with this story - it’s adventurous, fun, surprising and I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend picking up this book for a great trip away from your daily rituals, as it will take you away on a fun, futuristic, funny adventure… and back!”

By Dr Chivani Jain - Librarian - 6-14-21 International School - INDIA

“My students are much impressed with your book and want to read it many times. Whenever they are coming to me they are recalling the Author Talk which we had with you. I am very very thankful to you.”

By Alejandro Quevedo - 01-10-21 - Amazon - USA

”My family and I are big fans of Jeff & Mindy‘s sci-fi adventure book. The crazy adventures to the multilayered characters are perfect for a great escape of the ordinary. A MUST READ!!! And read AGAIN!!!

Amazon Customer - 04-01-21 - from Amazon - CANADA
”A very imaginative journey and fun escapism!” 

By Elizabeth S -  04-26-21 from Amazon - CANADA

“A great read! Couldn’t put it down.”

By Bradley Aubry- 04-02-21 - from Amazon - USA

“My students are much impressed with your book and want to read it many times. Whenever they are coming to me they are recalling the Author Talk which we had with you. I am very very thankful to you.”

By Rosalie Dinkin - 01-15-21 - Amazon - CANADA

”My family and I are big fans of Jeffrey & Mindy’s scifi adventure book. The crazy adventures to the multilayered characters are perfect for a great escape of the ordinary. A MUST READ!!! And read AGAIN!!!

Amanda - 07-07-21 - from Amazon - USA
”Ok, this book was… ridiculous.

Definitely not something I would have picked up with my own two hands, but I am SO glad it was recommended to me. It was the perfect change of pace from reading the more serious fiction I typically pick up: This is anything but serious. It’s hilarious. Has the exact vibes as Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy only with a singing bird thrown in. Not like, a chirp-chirp singing bird, but a bird with opera enhanced vocals as its talking voice. I did have the pleasure of listening to this on audible, which I am sure added to the hilarity. The narrator did a freakishly amazing job acting out the characters… including the author himself. Yes. The author shows up as a character in his own book. Because when you have a book about body switching aliens and get stuck without knowing what’s supposed to happen next… why not? 5 Stars for putting a smile on this reader’s face.” 

By Jennifer Asplet - 08-23-21- from Amazon - USA

“Ridiculously fun story just as the title suggests! A big round of applause to Kippel & Blackstien for taking on an adventure that I am excited to continue. And that says a lot since sci-fi is not my genre of choice normally. I can’t wait for the next instalment to come out. I finished this story in one sitting and sad that it was already over… for now.

Since I originally wrote this review I have gone back to read again. Second time around was just as funny and the pick me up I needed.”

By Kindle Customer- 01-23-21 - from Kindle - CANADA

“Lockdown got you like!? The this read is a great escape: Adventure. Action. Comedy. Imagination. Empowerment. Inspiration.

I have never read a book like it and didn’t want to put it down once I started. In addition to being entertaining it is also enlightening. So whether for you, your teen, your children or your parents, I bet you wil find that The Ridiculous Adventures of Serbinand is a worthwhile smile making read!”

By Kevin Johnson - 10-06-21 - Amazon - USA

”I red the first chapter of this book on my podcast Open Book. It was a delight! Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien excel in the playfully fun comedy genre. Though the basis was silly as it was meant to be, the descriptions of the various alien species made it feel like you could visualize the crazy, almost natural way the universe could become!

10/10 will read again!”

01-11-22 - Amazon Customer - USA
”Funny. The ending was quite the twist and left open for a sequel. The moon on the cover says it all”

01-2-22. - Reviewed in the USA

“A quick funny adventure with many surprising twists and turns, humorous stories, gags and several original ideas. :) Hope the story will continue in sequels. 

By Janalyn - Facebook - 01-31-22 - USA

“This book is so funny… I loved when he got held up by the beetles security… so much of this book is hilarious 🤣 Great job!”

09-14-22 - Kindle Customer

“Never have I read a book that confused and excited me, and just had me asking “WTH”?!?! The authors wrote this in such a masterful way that the interruptions had me chortling 😂. I am so very much looking forward to the next continuing adventures of Serbinand, his crew and all the fun interludes throughout!! 

Y. Lam - 03-28-21 - from Amazon - USA
”A sci-fi comedy starring Serbinand, a space nomad, and Godfried, his talking ship with an attitude. It is funny, irreverent, and ridiculous, just a the title suggests. It takes you into wild places of the author’s imaginary universe. The author has a unique voice and speaks to you like your secret mischievous self. I look forward to reading it again on audio!”

By Tarannum Ahar - Grade 5 & 6 - 08-13-21 - The Indian School - INDIA

“Dear Jeffrey, thank you so much for coming to the Indian School. Our children had a lovely time meeting you. During the week they happily shared the experience of your session with me. Hope to see you soon with your wonderful smile!”

By Charlotte - 09-29-21- from Reedsy - USA

“This was a wacky dive into the frivolous and witty imagination of the writer, which makes science fiction so pleasurable to read”

By Karin - 11-26-21 - Amazon - USA

”Wow this must be a movie! It was just so funny, I must say I want to get the physical book now. I can’t wait to reread it again over the weekend!”

“An excellent, bizarre, intelligent and hilarious piece of work. I was talking about it after reading it. I’m still talking about it. My wife even heard me laughing and asked what was going on. I think this book is going to be a big hit. Very strong morals. There are even lessons that bring value. The writing was really strong. It is really good.”

Michael Evan, Canada

Podcast Host & Literary Publicist

Fantasy / Sci-Fi Focus, Founder

This book is not my typical genre to read but I loved it! It is very creative, zany and funny, and the characters are very engaging and likable. The writing is very accessible and funny - in fact, I had a continuous smile on my face and laughed out loud many times as I read this book! Beneath the jokes and lightheartedness are some wonderful messages of self-acceptance, self-love and found friendship. This is the first in a series and I can’t wait for the next book! Very well done!”

Stephanie Wilson, Copywriter