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Fated

by S. G. Browne

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ISBN13: 9780451231284
ISBN10: 0451231287
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From the acclaimed author of Breathers — an irreverent novel about fate, destiny, and the karmic consequences of getting involved with humans

Over the past few thousand years, Fabio has come to hate his job. As Fate, he's in charge of assigning the fortunes and misfortunes that befall most of the human race — the 83% who keep screwing things up.

Frustrated with his endless parade of drug addicts and career politicians, Fate has to watch Destiny guide her people to Nobel Peace Prizes and Super Bowl MVPs. To make matters worse, he has a five hundred-year-old feud with Death, and his best friends are Sloth and Gluttony. And worst of all? He's fallen in love with a human.

Getting involved with a human breaks Rule #1, and about ten others, setting off some cosmic-sized repercussions that could strip him of his immortality — or lead to a fate worse than death.

Review:

"Browne (Breathers) unleashes the irresistible tale of Fabio Delucci, who's getting tired of his job as Fate. It's a grind, working the Fate Radar and the Fate Generator program and reporting to Jehovah — known here as Jerry — who believes Fate's work has grown sloppy. Even his no-contact romance with Destiny has become distinctly unfulfilling. Then he falls in forbidden love with human Sara Griffen, and once he reveals his true self to her, their relationship is drastically transformed, and, naturally, big consequences threaten to crush him. Fabio provides an appealing commentary on the hazards of immortality, the uncertainty of destiny, and the lengths people will go for love, all wrapped up in a cute, funny package. (Nov.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)

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"Another radically funny comedy from one of America’s best satiric novelists.... Genuinely comic novels are hard to come by, so grab a copy of this one." Kirkus Reviews

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From the acclaimed author of Breathers comes an irreverent novel about fate, destiny, and the karmic consequences of loving humans.
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About the Author

S.G. Browne lives and writes in San Francisco.
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Jumptank, September 30, 2011 (view all comments by Jumptank)
I stumbled across a copy of this book, and it sounded off beat enough for me to enjoy, really great read, really fun characters and an entertaining story, are enough to keep just about anyone hooked through this quick little love story.
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JasonDWarden, December 29, 2010 (view all comments by JasonDWarden)
Fated by S.G Browne
The thing about Fate(Fabio) is he’s tired of his job. After centuries of going about the business and monotony of filling quotas and filing reports to Jerry(God) about his humans, Fabio Delucci feels an irresistible pull to help his humans to make better decisions. After all, why should Destiny’s humans get to have all the fun? While hers go on to win Nobel prizes, Super bowl MVPs and more, his humans seem to always be one poor decision away from divorce, adultery, drug addiction, or death. Even non-contact sex with Destiny has become boring and uninteresting.

While it is against everything he (and all the other immortals) were taught it divinity school, he decides to step in and show some of his humans the error of their ways and how they can improve their lives.

Then he does the unthinkable. He falls in love with a mortal. Sara Griffen is on the path of destiny and because of that Fabio cannot see her future, but once he reveals his true nature to her, his immortality and her life become entangled with cosmic consequences.
Fated is the best book I’ve read in quite some time. I didn’t want it to end. It explores the failings of the mortal world comically but steers away from becoming preachy. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a comic love story or to anyone just looking for a great book. I can’t imagine a person who would not fall in love with the story.


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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451231284
Author:
Browne, S. G.
Publisher:
New American Library
Author:
S.G. Browne
Author:
S.G. Browne
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
General
Subject:
Romance - Contemporary
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20101131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
8.3 x 5.6 x 0.83 in 65 lb
Age Level:
17-17
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Product details 368 pages New American Library - English 9780451231284 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Browne (Breathers) unleashes the irresistible tale of Fabio Delucci, who's getting tired of his job as Fate. It's a grind, working the Fate Radar and the Fate Generator program and reporting to Jehovah — known here as Jerry — who believes Fate's work has grown sloppy. Even his no-contact romance with Destiny has become distinctly unfulfilling. Then he falls in forbidden love with human Sara Griffen, and once he reveals his true self to her, their relationship is drastically transformed, and, naturally, big consequences threaten to crush him. Fabio provides an appealing commentary on the hazards of immortality, the uncertainty of destiny, and the lengths people will go for love, all wrapped up in a cute, funny package. (Nov.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
"Review" by , "Another radically funny comedy from one of America’s best satiric novelists.... Genuinely comic novels are hard to come by, so grab a copy of this one."
"Synopsis" by , From the acclaimed author of Breathers comes an irreverent novel about fate, destiny, and the karmic consequences of loving humans.
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