Wow! Talk about breaking
the mold. This is the most unconventional book I've ever read. There
are no chapters, no “quotations”, and some pages only have one paragraph or one
sentence. However, I ended
up liking it in spite of all the weirdness. The writer is very passionate and
even though it was told in an odd storytelling kind of way, it was
grabbing.
The character Ron reminded me of Ernest
Hemingway. Ron is a writer, a drunk, and bitter about love. The story jumps
around a lot but the one invariable is Ron’s obsession over Emma; his high
school sweetheart who came back into his life. Their love relationship is a
little “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
At times things are very emotional,
especially the stories about Ron’s father dying of cancer. It really broke my
heart. Ron’s theories of Singularity were so random it became a comic relief. Ron makes some really bad decisions in
life. At one point I was cringing and warning Ron, “Don’t tell her! Don’t do
it!” He didn't listen to me; I wanted to smack him in the head. In
complete heartbreak Ron decides to end his life.
The last half becomes a fast and intriguing
read. Even though the randomness continues jumping around, I no longer noticed.
An unusually story, presented in an unusual way, equals entertaining.
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The book trailer made me
laugh; it’s why I decided to review the book. http://youtu.be/LcbPPSMqo0s
This book was giving to me by the publisher for an honest review, I received no compensation other than the book.
This book was giving to me by the publisher for an honest review, I received no compensation other than the book.
2 comments:
Hey Julie, enticing review!
Ron is kind've a mentor of mine, so I've been looking forward to his new book for quite a while. Looks like it's shaping up to be a pretty eclectic read. Also, the Hemingway comparison is pretty apt--Ron has said he's one of his favorite writers.
My e-mail is: jon.v.stevens@gmail.com if I get chosen. But either way, glad his book is getting great publicity/good reviews!
Jon,
Glad you liked the review.I'm going to have to read his others books. That is really cool about Ernest Hemingway.
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