Review by Sufi_khan -- Twisted But True by Darren Burch
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Review by Sufi_khan -- Twisted But True by Darren Burch
[Following is a volunteer review of "Twisted But True" by Darren Burch.]
My son wants to grow up to be a policeman. After reading Twisted but True by Darren Burch, I now support my son’s idea wholeheartedly. At once endearing, this book shows the human side of the police force who are otherwise feared, misunderstood and criticized for things beyond their control.
The book is a collection of 35 stories, each an incident from Darren Burch’s career in the police force. The stories are short yet detailed enough for the reader to get the feel of the incidents. Each story depicts a different aspect of policing and helps the reader understand the other side of the incidents.
I appreciate how the author is down to earth in his narrations, honest and straightforward. He sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of policing like prioritizing public safety over apprehending criminals. For example, if a police chase risks public safety, the chase may be called off. The author is not afraid to admit mistakes that have happened while on the job, and that draws the reader towards him. After reading some of the stories I realized how stressful policing can be, and I fully understand now how policemen may use humor or pranking each other to mitigate the effects of this stress.
I rate Twisted but True a 4 out of 4. I love how the author has given the readers a glimpse into the strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, sensibilities and most of all, the human side of the men in uniform. I think a book like this can help to bridge the gap between the police and the public and eliminate public insecurities about how the police are there to “get them”. Although the author warned about possibly offensive language in the book, I did not find many instances of profanities. Whenever he did use strong language as was necessary to depict the different elements of the story, the author was gracious enough to mention it beforehand and even add a note of apology.
This book is likely to be enjoyed by anyone interested in policing, crime shows, medical suspense dramas and especially by those who like short stories. This book may not be suited for younger readers for some of the violence depicted in it. Anyone pursuing law enforcement as a career might consider reading this book too, to get an idea about what to expect.
I am glad I read this book as I now have a deeper sense of gratitude for police officers who do not think twice about putting their lives on the line for protecting and safeguarding the public. It is a well-written book and I would highly recommend it to one and all.
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Twisted But True
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My son wants to grow up to be a policeman. After reading Twisted but True by Darren Burch, I now support my son’s idea wholeheartedly. At once endearing, this book shows the human side of the police force who are otherwise feared, misunderstood and criticized for things beyond their control.
The book is a collection of 35 stories, each an incident from Darren Burch’s career in the police force. The stories are short yet detailed enough for the reader to get the feel of the incidents. Each story depicts a different aspect of policing and helps the reader understand the other side of the incidents.
I appreciate how the author is down to earth in his narrations, honest and straightforward. He sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of policing like prioritizing public safety over apprehending criminals. For example, if a police chase risks public safety, the chase may be called off. The author is not afraid to admit mistakes that have happened while on the job, and that draws the reader towards him. After reading some of the stories I realized how stressful policing can be, and I fully understand now how policemen may use humor or pranking each other to mitigate the effects of this stress.
I rate Twisted but True a 4 out of 4. I love how the author has given the readers a glimpse into the strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, sensibilities and most of all, the human side of the men in uniform. I think a book like this can help to bridge the gap between the police and the public and eliminate public insecurities about how the police are there to “get them”. Although the author warned about possibly offensive language in the book, I did not find many instances of profanities. Whenever he did use strong language as was necessary to depict the different elements of the story, the author was gracious enough to mention it beforehand and even add a note of apology.
This book is likely to be enjoyed by anyone interested in policing, crime shows, medical suspense dramas and especially by those who like short stories. This book may not be suited for younger readers for some of the violence depicted in it. Anyone pursuing law enforcement as a career might consider reading this book too, to get an idea about what to expect.
I am glad I read this book as I now have a deeper sense of gratitude for police officers who do not think twice about putting their lives on the line for protecting and safeguarding the public. It is a well-written book and I would highly recommend it to one and all.
******
Twisted But True
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: That Guy What Kill Topsy by Peter Wood Cotterill
