A Humorous Thriller Set In 2040s London - We Have Lost The President

Quite amusing, an interesting concept. Just enough interest to capture my attention, although the future described was a mere gentle possibility. A gentle book, good for bedtime reading, sleep assisting.

This book is predictable, simplistic and not in the least funny or entertaining. I was hoping for a modern P.G. Wodehouse, but nowhere close. Although I did also buy "We have lost the Pelicans" at the same time, this book was so woefully disappointing I won't put myself through another one.

I should have looked at other reviews before I purchased this book, but I was hoping for a mystery with some humor, not a comical story. It was interesting, but not at all what I was hoping for. I certainly not be purchasing any other of the author's books.

waste of time- could not even finish- humor quite juvenile- was hoping , at least, some semi
sophisticated English humor. Is slapstick comedy in written form, not good
For this kind of humor I would watch old Buster Keaton movies.

We Have Lost the President Paul Matthews

So, after seeing this book pop up on my Kindle so many times I decided to try it. I’m glad I did! I had just started the Kindle Unlimited trial, but honestly I would have bought it anyway.
What a zany crazy book it is! I laughed out loud and chuckled! it IS British humour and spellings, so be aware. Although most tech is gone, big business and politics remain the same. With all the craziness that goes with it!
Its set in 2044 in England. England is now a Republic with a President, the Royal family has flown the coop for Florida after the internet and most of the tech was hacked. The only thing to survive is something they call a bleeper.
The story follows Howie Pond, the media specialist for the President, Jan Polak, and Howies girlfriend, Britt, a reporter who works for the Republican paper. When the president goes missing, and Britt over- hears Howie talking to the cat, Idie Day, they’re off for the finish line! Britt to get a story, without Howie knowing, and Howie, after being appointed a special NSIS agent, to find the president!

Will they find the president in time for Independence Day when the candidate for the next presidential term is declared. If Jan isn’t around who would it be? One of the many, many vice presidents they have? (OK can’t figure out why they are ALL called vice presidents!) Although none of them are really qualified.
Between duplicity, mystery, and some detective work you have a good book.
Mr Matthews has fleshed out his characterizations of everyone. You can almost see them. I love the personalities he has has created and how they interact with each other. At first Howie and Britt are in parallel stories, but eventually they come together in the most hilarious and crazy way.
a comedic Must Read! This is book 1 of 3 but it doesn’t end in a cliff hanger so don’t worry if you don’t want to read the next one, We Have Lost the Pelicans.

I call this book a sci-fi, political thriller, sit-com. The most fun thing about it was reading a true thriller with plot twists and intricate interactions of characters and events - but with no murder, machine-guns, or fancy weapons mowing down 100s of people. Thus the "thriller" aspect rested entirely on the author's ability to intertwine character development, character interactions, and situations.I also found it refreshing that a story could have characters in intense situations, and well enough developed characters that their emotional responses made sense, but without gutter language. The sci-fi aspect was not overdone and was used only to set a stage for the characters and some humor. And the sci-fi was mostly credible. A fun read.

I was looking for something funny to read, and came across this book. I thought the book had both good serious thoughts but wasn’t a complete focus on the rational, which is what I liked so much. One of the main characters kept comparing himself to James Bond in such a funny way, you couldn’t help but laugh at it since it felt more real because of the things that happened to him because he wasn’t James Bond in a movie. There were a few chapters that had an adrenaline going, and then there were a few chapters where comedic situations were the main focus. All in all a funny and quick read. It served its purpose of making me laugh.

Add in some serious tongue in cheek, a setting in the near future, a mystery, food & politics, what's not to love. It's a very fun romp through that reminds me of a very favorite author gone to soon, Terry Prachett. Both do political satire in a fun, interesting way and with a real intriguing mystery and great character interactions I couldn't wait to read the next book We lost the Pelicans ( Yes the title makes sense) which lucky for me was already out when I found this one. Now bring on the coffee.

I found this book through an advertisement on my Kindle. I read it using my Kindle Unlimited. I found it to be entertaining and page-turning. There was a little bit of humor, a little bit of romance, a little bit of politics, a little bit of forward thinking, etc. Overall, it was just a light, fun read.

I have already downloaded the next book from the author.

We Have Lost the President is an hilarious, un-put-downable book that is guaranteed to have you gripped (and laughing!). The plot twists and turns so that I was completely at a loss as to where the President was until the very end! The details of how life is in the future seem pitched perfect to me and following Howie Pond and his girlfriend Britt on their investigations is in turns laugh-out-loud funny, entertainingly perplexing and thoroughly addictive. Highly recommended! N.B. I read an advance copy of this book before it was published.

Time reading this is spent hopscotching back and forth between the adventures of the two main characters. The first is a somewhat bumbling but very skilled British employee of the government, and the second is a very sharp and determined newspaper reporter. They are in a relationship, and their jibs often conflict. This is a highly readable and very entertaining book.

Interesting premise but the book is built on alternating chapters about two characters who are ultimately cartoonish and flat. Perhaps this was intentional. I watch BBC and NPR shows, but I didn't see the "British" humor some over reviewers referenced. can't recommend.

I like British humor. Monty Python, Graham Norton, heck even Doctor Who makes me laugh, but I am 19% into this book and I have only barely smiled a few times The characters are OK but I don't particularly care for them. The futuristic setting is interesting and has promise. The James Bond angle initially hooked me but did not sustain my interest. I am an avid reader and have been using Kindles since the original version and have read several hundred books on Kindles and for only the second time, I am giving up on a book. It is just not what I was expecting nor is it worth spending my time. Best wishes to those who disagree.

Amusing premise but characters not very complex...but that's OK in a comic novel. T don't know if the author is British and , if so, is :erm" a British way of saying uh or um...somehow it distracted me to read "erm" in nearly every chapter.Never have heard a person in my life say erm:).

Enjoyable, quick read. Sort of shallow and transparent but entertaining none the less. I'm still at a loss as to why other reviewers called this 'British' humor, except for the fact that it takes place in the Britain of the future. Maybe folks confuse 'lack of humor' with 'understated humour'?