REVIEW
Based on the synopsis, I thought I would enjoy The Nobody People by Bob Proehl, but I was blown away by how captivating this novel is. It's like X-Men with an even deeper emotional core. Characters are "nobodies,"but they possess extraordinary abilities that can be used to fight against bigotry and fear. While set in a concept that is fantastical, parallels can certainly be drawn to our current xenophobic climate. It's a book that will leave readers thinking after it is done. It could benefit a bit from a deft edit, but it's not enough to keep readers from enjoying the world that Proehl creates.

PRAISE
“Smart, exciting, lyrical, and fun. This astonishing book brings the superhero universe of Marvel or DC into our own, with all its rough edges and ugliness. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop.”—Sam J. Miller, Nebula Award winning author of Blackfish City

“The epitome of a page-turner, with well-drawn-out characters, tense set pieces, and a cinematic feel.”—John Marrs, bestselling author of The Good Samaritan

AUTHOR
Bob Proehl is the author of A Hundred Thousand Worlds, a Booklist best book of the year. He has worked as a bookseller and programming director for Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca, New York, a DJ, a record store owner, and a bartender. He was a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Fiction and a resident at the Saltonstall Arts Colony. His work has appeared on Salon, as part of the 33 1/3 book series, and in American Short Fiction.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

Review THE NOBODY PEOPLE by Bob Proehl and reviewing for Netgalley. A group of outcasts with unusual abilities and their hardships in trying to fit into mainstream society. I hate giving bad reviews but this book was overly long and could have been 3 different books! Too many different characters which made it hard to keep up with, along with too many discriptions of mundane things made it definitely not my cup of tea. 🌟🌟Two stars.

This book was great! I love dystopian/apocalyptic story lines and this one definitely did not disappoint. I felt like the characters were well developed, they felt like real people to me. The story line was so interesting and the writing style was easy to read. I would definitely recommend.