Review of The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid

[Kenny Geneva]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid" by Gary Robinson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Duke Reynolds' story is told in The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid by Gary Robinson. Duke made the decision to flee his tumultuous home, where he rarely found any quiet. There is no denying Duke's passion for the circus, and whenever one of its sideshows is held nearby, he eagerly anticipates attending it. Duke was hired by the circus as a consequence of his assistance in setting up the stage for a sideshow and helping one of the performers hitch ponies.

He gave a number of acts, but his sword-swallowing act was the one that was most well-known all over the country. Duke had drinking and drug issues. Gary Robinson's life narrative is also included in this book. Gary left the house and vowed not to return until his mother quit drinking. Because he doesn't even have a secure job and was an alcoholic before meeting Duke Reynolds, who changed his life, Gary struggles to keep stability in Chico. What influencing factors did Duke Reynolds have on Gary Robinson? To discover more, get a copy of this novel.

It was interesting to read about Duke's sideshow act in the circus. It wasn't challenging for me to read and comprehend this book, and I think readers will find it to be very insightful and full of life lessons. I admire Gary Robinson for his charming writing style and for telling a compelling story. The introduction to the opening chapter in this novel caught my curiosity, and I was eager to read it through to the very conclusion.

I was motivated by Duke Reynolds's narrative to read this book. Reading this book taught me a lot, including how crucial it is to recognize your true self and how useless it is to base decisions on how other people see you. Furthermore, considering every human being only has one chance at life, we ought to appreciate every day that comes and set our worries for tomorrow aside since we can never anticipate what it may bring.

Nothing in this book bothered me; I thoroughly loved reading it. It was energizing and inspiring. The book's lesson on living will pique readers' interest. I never got bored reading it or encountered anything irritating. I rate this book five out of five stars. It had been exceptionally well edited, with no grammatical errors.

This book is most appropriate for mature readers since it uses profanity and makes reference to drug usage. I also suggest this novel to individuals who enjoy circus-themed novels.

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The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid
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[Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola]

I like the book titke and the cover page l. I hope the plot delivers and I would enjoy reading the story of the sword swallower and the choco kid.

[Ogidor Chinasa]

The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid is an insightful and inspiring book that tells the story of Duke Reynolds and his impact on the life of author Gary Robinson, with themes of self-discovery and appreciating life's moments. It was nice going through this book. Great review here.

[Temi Book]

I love the book cover. At first, one would feel triggered by the man holding a sword down his throat. But the book is an interesting book. Well written review!

[Sarah Kate Smith]

It seems Gary and Duke's lives are intertwined for them to cross paths and find out about each other's lives. This would be a lovely book to read.