2 out of 4 stars
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Wanting to escape his father’s pressure of entering the university again, Randy Love applies in a Temporary Filling Agency where he is given various part-time jobs. Eventually, not having a fixed schedule and wanting to have a better credential written in his CV, Randy asks for a full-time job. He is hired as staff in Stornford Building Society but being short in staff and in clients, he does not like the overall atmosphere of the office. Luckily, he answered the call of a hiring agent who offers him a full-time job in a bigger bank in London. Not wanting to be confined in their small town, Randy grabs the opportunity and embark on a train to London where he will meet new people and experience things outside the comfort of his father’s care.
Randy Love at your service by Shay Carter is a real manifestation of the lives of young adults.
The story starts with a preface introducing the Love family. John, a seasoned salesman who upholds a ruthless reputation of selling sands to the Arabs and ice to the Eskimos. Marjorie is the matriarch and the force that holds the family and their children, Heather, James and Randy. I think this part of the story signifies the role of Marjorie in their family. She helps establish his husband’s career and she sees to it that Heather and James are successful in their chosen fields - Heather as an architect and James, a solicitor. This also implies the effect of her loss in Randy’s life, who, unlike his siblings who grew up with their mother on their side, is driving a hazy direction.
While I said earlier that this book manifests the reality of young adults, Randy’s mishaps are unrealistic. I think the author tried too hard to portray Randy as someone who is charming, intelligent and good looking lad but lacks common sense. I think the intention is good but the delivery is off. Reading this book, I feel like I’m prying on someone, there’s just too much information given.
I will give this book 2 stars out of 4. It’s not entirely bad and I did not encounter any grammatical error. I also like the index at the end for reference of British terminology and slang used in the book but I don’t consider giving it another read.
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Randy Love...at your service
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