Review of The Dangerous Decibels
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Dangerous Decibels" by Bruce A Miles.]
[I]The Dangerous Decibels[/I] by Bruce A. Miles took me through a longer journey than I expected. This story was not just about a group of men coming together to set up a band and become popular. Rather, it is a story of Alex, Alec, Lance, and Bryce. They started from their younger days trying to figure things out; they went through difficulties and experiences of what being a real band is like. They went through hard times before things started aligning for them positively. Alex, Alec, Lance, and Bryce didn't just become famous overnight; they went through a lot of troubles, obstacles, and so many things that went wrong, but honestly, those things were more interesting to me than the actual success. I mean, they got the spirit, and they knew that one day these dreams would be actualised, so they kept fighting. Their journey wasn't easy, and the struggles they faced made the book feel real.
The book showed me the feelings about the rough side of being a musician. There are arguments, money problems, management issues, touring, and moments when the guys are full of doubt, asking themselves if the decision they're making is the right one. I love the Racetrack concert; it stayed with me because the band went out there and was expecting to perform, but they ended up being discouraged by people throwing beer cans at them. I felt really bad seeing how their confidence was affected; it made me empathise with them. That’s what made the story feel real. Not every performance goes well, and you can put in a lot of work and still have a bad night.
Alex is the character who caught my attention; he was always thinking about what the future holds for the band and was constantly trying to make sure everyone was moving in the same direction. You could call Alec the difficult one; I somewhat like that about him. He didn't always accept any decision that didn't sit well with him just to keep the peace. Bryce is the calm and easy one among them for me to like because of his personality; he just wanted to genuinely belong to a band. Lance also loves the band, and it meant so much to him. I like that they are not the same people, and just like every other band, they fight, argue, and get frustrated sometimes with each other, but they always end up moving together without relenting.
There were parts of the book that got me frustrated. Though I was patient, there were some sections I felt were taking too long to get to the point; I came across conversations that I felt weren't necessary. I also didn't like the drinking of alcohol and drug-related content in the book. But I must confess, those things I mentioned didn't affect the satisfaction I got from reading the book because doing drugs and drinking alcohol were part of who the characters are and the place they find themselves in. I did enjoy watching them grow up, and with enough experiences of disappointment, they weren't the same young guys who started out chasing a dream. It shaped them into the men they later became.
Bruce A. Miles writes in a way that is direct and straightforward, and that fits the story perfectly. He didn't send the message in a poetic way or try to make the sentence sound deep. Though I didn't come across any errors in the book, the editing could have been stronger because sometimes I found myself thinking, Okay, I get it; let's move on now. Some sections were just unnecessarily long. But I like that the book had a happy ending; their experience later turned into something positive. I like how the band was able to start helping younger musicians through their music camps and other projects.
I honestly would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. Not every part of this piece was perfect, but I gave it 5 stars because I found the band’s journey to be very interesting, and I saw myself actually caring about what happened to them. I like watching them struggle, make mistakes, and still have a reason to keep playing. Readers who enjoy stories about music bands and chasing dreams will love this book. The Dangerous Decibels is also suitable for readers who are looking for an inspiring story.
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The Dangerous Decibels
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The book showed me the feelings about the rough side of being a musician. There are arguments, money problems, management issues, touring, and moments when the guys are full of doubt, asking themselves if the decision they're making is the right one. I love the Racetrack concert; it stayed with me because the band went out there and was expecting to perform, but they ended up being discouraged by people throwing beer cans at them. I felt really bad seeing how their confidence was affected; it made me empathise with them. That’s what made the story feel real. Not every performance goes well, and you can put in a lot of work and still have a bad night.
Alex is the character who caught my attention; he was always thinking about what the future holds for the band and was constantly trying to make sure everyone was moving in the same direction. You could call Alec the difficult one; I somewhat like that about him. He didn't always accept any decision that didn't sit well with him just to keep the peace. Bryce is the calm and easy one among them for me to like because of his personality; he just wanted to genuinely belong to a band. Lance also loves the band, and it meant so much to him. I like that they are not the same people, and just like every other band, they fight, argue, and get frustrated sometimes with each other, but they always end up moving together without relenting.
There were parts of the book that got me frustrated. Though I was patient, there were some sections I felt were taking too long to get to the point; I came across conversations that I felt weren't necessary. I also didn't like the drinking of alcohol and drug-related content in the book. But I must confess, those things I mentioned didn't affect the satisfaction I got from reading the book because doing drugs and drinking alcohol were part of who the characters are and the place they find themselves in. I did enjoy watching them grow up, and with enough experiences of disappointment, they weren't the same young guys who started out chasing a dream. It shaped them into the men they later became.
Bruce A. Miles writes in a way that is direct and straightforward, and that fits the story perfectly. He didn't send the message in a poetic way or try to make the sentence sound deep. Though I didn't come across any errors in the book, the editing could have been stronger because sometimes I found myself thinking, Okay, I get it; let's move on now. Some sections were just unnecessarily long. But I like that the book had a happy ending; their experience later turned into something positive. I like how the band was able to start helping younger musicians through their music camps and other projects.
I honestly would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. Not every part of this piece was perfect, but I gave it 5 stars because I found the band’s journey to be very interesting, and I saw myself actually caring about what happened to them. I like watching them struggle, make mistakes, and still have a reason to keep playing. Readers who enjoy stories about music bands and chasing dreams will love this book. The Dangerous Decibels is also suitable for readers who are looking for an inspiring story.
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The Dangerous Decibels
View: on Bookshelves |
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