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Deep Fried and Pickled (The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Paisley Ray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 2,316 ratings
Book one of THE RACHAEL O’BRIEN CHRONICLES introduces Rachael O'Brien, whose plan to study Art History turns into a laugh-out-loud romp of misadventure. It’s 1986, the era of Pop Rocks, Jelly shoes, and big hair rock bands when she enrolls in a southern college intending to earn a degree, party, and meet cute guys—hopefully acing the latter two. She has barely had time to acquaint herself to the dorm food before finding herself threatened by a jealous She-Devil, fending off the advances of a thirty-something redneck, and stumbling upon an art fraud scheme. To top things off, her parents go their separate ways: her mom to follow a psychic calling; her dad adrift in his midlife crisis.Bad decision-making, law-bending behavior, and surprise romances make freshman year memorable in Paisley Ray’s DEEP FRIED AND PICKLED.
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    The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles
  2. Print length
    413 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    5 Jan. 2014
  6. File size
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Paisley Ray grew up in Pittsburgh when the three rivers town was a steel city. She has fond memories of Kennywood Park's Thunderbolt wooden roller coaster, and remembers the invention of the terrible towel. Although she has relocated numerous times, she still craves an Isaly's chipped ham sandwich. Summer breaks were spent with relatives on the Carolina shores, and it didn't take long for her love of the south to become rooted in her veins and yield the setting for her novels. To date there are 10 novels in this humorous romantic misadventure mystery series. The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles are not your typical fiction. A young woman's plan for an art history degree turns into an outrageous series of misadventures in this laugh-out-loud romp about a girl who enrolls in a southern college during the height of the crazy era that was the 1980's. This collection crosses genres of chick lit, mystery, romance, humor, and action with the possibility of a corpse or two. You can visit Paisley Ray at: Website: http://www.paisleyray.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heypaisleyray Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/heypaisleyray Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/heypaisleyray

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AABHU70
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paisley Ray
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Jan. 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 664 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 413 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0988552807
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles
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Paisley Ray grew up in Pittsburgh. Summer breaks were spent with family on the Carolina shores, and it didn't take long for her love of the south to root in her veins and yield the setting for her novels. To date there are 10 books in this humorous romantic misadventure mystery series.

The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles are not your typical fiction. A young woman's plan for an art history degree turns into an outrageous series of misadventures in this laugh-out-loud romp about a girl who enrolls in a southern college during the height of the crazy era that was the 1980's. This collection crosses genres of mystery, romance, humor, and action with the possibility of a corpse or two.

You can visit Paisley Ray at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heypaisleyray

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/heypaisleyray

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Customers find the book engaging with its wacky storyline that keeps them reading. The writing style is well-executed, and customers appreciate the interesting character portrayals and humor throughout the book. They like the visual content, with one customer noting how clearly they can visualize the characters' lives.

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13 customers mention ‘Readability’13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with the storyline being sufficiently wacky to keep them engaged. One customer particularly enjoyed the twists and turns, while another appreciated the fun detective plot.

"I absolutely loved reading this book. I initially bought it thinking it was going to be a lighthearted school rom com... it was so much more...." Read more

"...language, food etc are accurate, not being American, but still, a good read, light hearted, very funny in places." Read more

"...Get past the first few pages and it's wonderful. Highly recommended." Read more

"...Stick with the book it makes a good read with many twists and turns and a complicated layering of characters, not all likeable." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Writing style’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well written and nice to read, with one customer noting the author's choice of language.

"...Lots of plot twists kept me grpped throughout. The book is well written with great characterisation and lots of humour...." Read more

"...The style of writing was brilliant, whoever edited it (if it even needed editing) knew their job, the characters were all likable..." Read more

"...I am glad I got it. What a lovely read. I have now bought and read all the sequel books so far!..." Read more

"I loved how this was written, you can smell, see and hear everything that happens to Rachel. Can't wait to read some more of this authors work." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Character development’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The book is well written with great characterisation and lots of humour...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable (or dislikeable depending on who they are) and I actually enjoyed the story...." Read more

"...edited it (if it even needed editing) knew their job, the characters were all likable (not sure about Bridget and the Rays), loved the southern-ness...." Read more

"...coping with growing up and art forgery but the cast of characters are highly entertaining and the storyline sufficiently wacky to keep me reading." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Humor’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning it made them laugh out loud.

"...The book is well written with great characterisation and lots of humour...." Read more

"...not being American, but still, a good read, light hearted, very funny in places." Read more

"Loved this book. It was amusing and nostalgic. Cringe making and laugh out loud . Brought back memories of my youth." Read more

"Nice funny novel; not serious literature, but who cares?..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Visual content’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual content of the book, with one mentioning how clearly they can picture the characters' lives and another noting the attention to detail.

"...UK I loved reading about a different parts of the world and the little details like the bathtub dew drink and food descriptions from the New Orleans..." Read more

"I loved how this was written, you can smell, see and hear everything that happens to Rachel. Can't wait to read some more of this authors work." Read more

"...n't put it down, interesting character portrayal able to visualise their lives clearly.look forward to the next one" Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Lincs Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2016
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    I absolutely loved reading this book. I initially bought it thinking it was going to be a lighthearted school rom com... it was so much more. Lots of plot twists kept me grpped throughout. The book is well written with great characterisation and lots of humour. Being from the UK I loved reading about a different parts of the world and the little details like the bathtub dew drink and food descriptions from the New Orleans trip really brought the culture to life. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. I would highly recommend this book.
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  • MummyC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Suprising
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2013
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    Not being a teenager anymore, I found the tales of student friendship a bit hard going at first, but they liven up this story. Behind the facade of student life lies an interesting discovery of fine art fraud. The characters are likeable (or dislikeable depending on who they are) and I actually enjoyed the story. I'm not sure if the descriptions of the deep south language, food etc are accurate, not being American, but still, a good read, light hearted, very funny in places.
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  • weezyloulou
    3.0 out of 5 stars slow burn!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2014
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    this took a while to get through.. a page turner but not a stay up all night til it's finished page turner!!
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  • Winnie Chief
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2016
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    I know I'm too old to remember anything about Universities, especially American ones, but that really didn't matter as I don't think anything has changed much. The style of writing was brilliant, whoever edited it (if it even needed editing) knew their job, the characters were all likable (not sure about Bridget and the Rays), loved the southern-ness. I hated finishing it, will probably read it again when I become too demented to remember I have already read it. Get past the first few pages and it's wonderful. Highly recommended.
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  • Fantasy Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Deep Fried and Pickled
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2015
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    When I started reading this book I thought it wasn't for me. I had difficulty getting my head around the teen language. However about 30% through the book started to pick up and a good story line evolves,.
    Stick with the book it makes a good read with many twists and turns and a complicated layering of characters, not all likeable.
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  • KL Kerr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Fried, Pickled and a Happy Reader
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2015
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    I got this book when it was listed as a free book. I am glad I got it. What a lovely read. I have now bought and read all the sequel books so far! I love how Rachel seems to be the only sensible one out of her roommates but she gets herself in so much trouble! If you read this I am sure you will be the same as me and buy the rest! I can't wait for the next one!
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  • liz-cats
    2.0 out of 5 stars Southern Crime fighting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2014
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    An Enjoyable read if you can overcome your frustration with the heroines inability to put two and two together without her calculator. Her room mate is unlikable as is she generally. I am glad I didn't pay for the book however as I am not sure it was worth anything. The author can probably do better but I would start from scratch with a more rounded and likable cast.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2023
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    Loved this book. It was amusing and nostalgic. Cringe making and laugh out loud . Brought back memories of my youth.
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  • Tolya
    1.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly stupid
    Reviewed in France on 6 September 2013
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    For only the 2nd time in my life I couldn't finish a book..; and it turns out it's deep fried and pickled. I tried hard to concentrate both on the heroins whishes and acts, but after the 3rd chapter I started flipping through pages and finally closed the book for sure. I don't even know if I can recommend it to average-smsart teens. or is it some kind of diary from a nut-headed teen alltogether? there is simply nothing : bad writing, bad ideas, no true plot, no analysis of the difficult passage from teenage to adulthood, simply nothing.
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  • Heidi Q
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously Nostalgic Series! Mystery, Clean Romance and Crazy Adventure Set in the '80's
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2017
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    I am absolutely in LOVE with this series! I am on book 7 of the Rachael O’Brian Chronicles now, and can't stop, but I wanted to head back and do some reviews starting at book #1. This series is set starting in 1986 when the heroine goes to college-- I started in 1985. No cell phones, no computers essentially, it is really a fun series to read. Rachael O’Brien is a funny girl with an eidetic memory, that comes in handy, but isn’t overused in the series. She makes friends pretty easily, and is a good friend who happens to run into some precarious situations. With a family interest in fine art and restorations, Rachael is pursuing a degree in Art History in NC. Her adventures take place here, at home in Ohio, and sometimes on Spring Break with her friends.

    Paisley Ray has a beautifully visually style of writing. I can see every action and setting, as if I were watching a movie. Her characters are well written and easy to visualize. So far, each one has maintained their uniqueness although they do grow from Book 1 (Freshman Year) to Book 7 (Senior Year). They are hilarious and get into plenty of messes of their own.

    I am uncertain of the negative reviews—especially those who never got past the 1st quarter of the book-- but yes, this IS about a College Girl. They do go out drinking, but it isn’t promoting drinking, just telling the story of college in the ‘80’s. The drinking age was 18, switching to 21. I thought there was so much more to the story that it being about “18 year-old antics”. Well, it was set in the character’s Freshman year of college, so I’m not sure what you expected??

    The most amazing part to me is how well Ms. Ray kept to the right clothing, cars, language, etc. for the ‘80’s. It isn’t easy, but I’ve only seen one glaring error so far. Well done and so charmingly retro for those of us who lived it back then.
    This series is a bit mystery, some nostalgia for some of us and a hint of romance but 100% clean reading in the romance department. If you are looking for an enjoyable series to relax with, Rachael O'Brien is the gal you want to be with.

    I found this series via Bookbub, and read the subsequent titles using Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, which unfortunately doesn’t count paying a monthly subscription to borrow their books as Verified Purchases yet.
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  • Nisha D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in India on 19 December 2018
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    Told from the perspective of Rachael, the story is about her getting away from her parents’ influence and “being an adult”.

    All about growing up, parties, trying to lose her virginity, dorm friends, frenemies, fights, secrets and forgeries.

    Captivating and full of mystery, it kept me at the edge of my seat to figure out what happens next.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 24 August 2016
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    Ebooks are often either poorly written and/or weak on plot as they don't have to go through a publisher & editor. This book is one of the exceptions however. It's entertaining & well written, a really enjoyable read. The characters are fun but also believable and the several sub plots kept it all bubbling along nicely. I'll definitely be reading more.
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  • H. Kotrus
    5.0 out of 5 stars As tangy, crazy and fun as a deep fried pickle!
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 July 2015
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    Love this book! The characters are quirky and loveable, the plot keeps you on your toes, and the setting is interesting. It's part mystery, part love story, part coming of age story and 100% intriguing. I liked it so much I quickly bought all the rest of the series and inhaled them. Can't wait to see what happens next to Rachel and her crazy roommates, family, and friends! Only complaint is I always end up craving southern food when I read one of these! :)
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