Review of My Buddy Bali
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Review of My Buddy Bali
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My Buddy Bali" by Leu Seyer.]
My Buddy Bali, written by Leu Seyer, is an account of the adventures of a Corgi puppy named Bali. Bali is bored and lonely. His owners care for him but ignore him for most of the day. He is industrious in escaping from his yard, yearning to be free to find action. Bali becomes involved in unusual experiences whenever he gets free from his yard.
The setting is 2051 in Toronto, Canada. The effects of climate change have altered seasonal temperatures. The winter months are mild and almost snowless. Emergency vehicles are more efficient, and automobiles use alternative fuel sources. Drones and androids are part of top-of-the-line security systems. It is interesting to note that the cost of advanced technology causes some users to shut them off.
The author has a unique style of writing. For instance, he uses the word riposte instead of reply and little to non-attention instead of little to no attention. The story moves back and forth between years. I was confused because Bali’s circumstances changed depending on the year. When the book opens in 2051, he is a seven-and-one-half-month-old puppy. In later chapters, Bali is in the year 2042. We do not learn how this happened until later in the book. The story is fantasy and fantastical and is a book to read for entertainment. The imaginative technology seems possible, and the author makes the futuristic occurrences believable.
The human element in advanced technology development exhibits the darker side of research. Envy, theft, spying, and worse are ploys used. This section of the book is serious and in contrast to the happy antics of the puppy Bali.
I loved Bali the puppy and wanted him to get the attention he needed without having to go afield to find it. I liked My Buddy Bali and think teenagers would appreciate it. I rate it 4 out of 5 because there are editing errors and confusion in following the story.
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My Buddy Bali
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My Buddy Bali, written by Leu Seyer, is an account of the adventures of a Corgi puppy named Bali. Bali is bored and lonely. His owners care for him but ignore him for most of the day. He is industrious in escaping from his yard, yearning to be free to find action. Bali becomes involved in unusual experiences whenever he gets free from his yard.
The setting is 2051 in Toronto, Canada. The effects of climate change have altered seasonal temperatures. The winter months are mild and almost snowless. Emergency vehicles are more efficient, and automobiles use alternative fuel sources. Drones and androids are part of top-of-the-line security systems. It is interesting to note that the cost of advanced technology causes some users to shut them off.
The author has a unique style of writing. For instance, he uses the word riposte instead of reply and little to non-attention instead of little to no attention. The story moves back and forth between years. I was confused because Bali’s circumstances changed depending on the year. When the book opens in 2051, he is a seven-and-one-half-month-old puppy. In later chapters, Bali is in the year 2042. We do not learn how this happened until later in the book. The story is fantasy and fantastical and is a book to read for entertainment. The imaginative technology seems possible, and the author makes the futuristic occurrences believable.
The human element in advanced technology development exhibits the darker side of research. Envy, theft, spying, and worse are ploys used. This section of the book is serious and in contrast to the happy antics of the puppy Bali.
I loved Bali the puppy and wanted him to get the attention he needed without having to go afield to find it. I liked My Buddy Bali and think teenagers would appreciate it. I rate it 4 out of 5 because there are editing errors and confusion in following the story.
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After reading the review of "My Buddy Bali" by Leu Seyer, it appears to be an intriguing and entertaining book. The author's unique writing style, combined with the imaginative futuristic technology, creates a believable and fantastical world. The story follows the adventures of Bali, a Corgi puppy, who longs for attention and escapes his yard to find action. The book also delves into the darker side of advanced technology development, with themes of envy and theft. Despite some confusion with the timeframe switches, the overall story seems captivating. I would recommend this book to teenagers who enjoy fantasy and futuristic elements. Considering the editing errors and confusion, I would rate "My Buddy Bali" a solid 4 out of 5. Compelling narrative, drew me in from the start.
