Review of Just Die
Posted: 14 Jul 2022, 13:04
[Following is a volunteer review of "Just Die" by E Alan Fleischauer.]
Imagine waking up from a stroke with supernatural powers, getting to decide who lives and who dies. That’s exactly what happened to Jake Silver, a retired financial planner who had a stroke. He was taught by his mother that instead of giving someone the finger when angered, he should point his finger at them and utter the words, "just die". After Jake woke up from a stroke he realized he could end someone’s life by doing just that- pointing his finger and saying "just die". Astonished by his new ability, he was on a mission with his fiancé Beth Ann, and his new friend Omar to find out how he should navigate the world with his new power. After one encounter where he was accused of the murder of a well-known drug dealer, he was approached by Home Land Security to keep himself and his fiancé out of jail where he could use his power to serve his country. What would Jake decide? Will he use his power for good or evil?
The author was clear, detailed, and creative, which allowed me to create similes for each scene as if I was watching a movie. When reading a novel, that is one key aspect I look for. I appreciated the original premise, and I also liked the fact that the author gave back stories about the key characters in the story. The author conveyed a well-written, compelling plot with much character development. My favorite character is Omar. I enjoyed all his scenes, specifically how he became friends with Jake. Another favorite was DC; though she was a villain, I loved the development of her character.
Although this was a good book, it had the capability of being a great book. The sub-stories were a bit fast-paced as the book was coming to an end, which made them farfetched. The fast-paced narratives felt like the end of the book was rushed and that important details were left out. When stories are depicted in a way that is unbelievable, the book is less interesting. In addition, although one of the key characters in the story was an NFL football player, the book mentioned football teams a lot and also beer brands. I'm not sure what significance they add to the story; however, they were trivial enough to overlook.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Just Die by E. Alan Fleischauer is a crime thriller and a fascinating novel that left me wanting to read more. However, the fast-paced sub-stories kept me from giving this book 4 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers or books about the supernatural or superheroes.
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Just Die
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Imagine waking up from a stroke with supernatural powers, getting to decide who lives and who dies. That’s exactly what happened to Jake Silver, a retired financial planner who had a stroke. He was taught by his mother that instead of giving someone the finger when angered, he should point his finger at them and utter the words, "just die". After Jake woke up from a stroke he realized he could end someone’s life by doing just that- pointing his finger and saying "just die". Astonished by his new ability, he was on a mission with his fiancé Beth Ann, and his new friend Omar to find out how he should navigate the world with his new power. After one encounter where he was accused of the murder of a well-known drug dealer, he was approached by Home Land Security to keep himself and his fiancé out of jail where he could use his power to serve his country. What would Jake decide? Will he use his power for good or evil?
The author was clear, detailed, and creative, which allowed me to create similes for each scene as if I was watching a movie. When reading a novel, that is one key aspect I look for. I appreciated the original premise, and I also liked the fact that the author gave back stories about the key characters in the story. The author conveyed a well-written, compelling plot with much character development. My favorite character is Omar. I enjoyed all his scenes, specifically how he became friends with Jake. Another favorite was DC; though she was a villain, I loved the development of her character.
Although this was a good book, it had the capability of being a great book. The sub-stories were a bit fast-paced as the book was coming to an end, which made them farfetched. The fast-paced narratives felt like the end of the book was rushed and that important details were left out. When stories are depicted in a way that is unbelievable, the book is less interesting. In addition, although one of the key characters in the story was an NFL football player, the book mentioned football teams a lot and also beer brands. I'm not sure what significance they add to the story; however, they were trivial enough to overlook.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Just Die by E. Alan Fleischauer is a crime thriller and a fascinating novel that left me wanting to read more. However, the fast-paced sub-stories kept me from giving this book 4 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers or books about the supernatural or superheroes.
******
Just Die
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon