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Review of Just Die
[Following is a volunteer review of "Just Die" by E Alan Fleischauer.]
Although the catchy title drew me to this novel, I dreaded to start reading it. And, that is because the first four pages, if not ten, of most fictional novels I have encountered were usually the most boring parts of those books. However, E. Alan Fleischauer's character and setting description, plus the use of short sentences and hilarious dialogue created a very riveting vivid introduction. The whole novel is suspenseful and humor studded, which I think other readers will like as much as I did. I enjoyed how this humor and flashbacks were used to introduce or give more information about characters. I, also, appreciate how sarcasm was used to make some of the gruesome parts of the novel bearable.
Just Die is a thriller novel about a former financial planner, Jake Silver, who, after suffering a stroke, gains the power to kill whatever or whomever he wishes, by merely pointing his finger and saying the words, “Just Die”. However, it soon becomes challenging when his newly bestowed gift is seen as the best way to handle some national and international security matters.
I am grateful for how the author reminded me that a child becomes what they consume through showing how growing up watching James Bond later manifested in Jake's life and affected his relationships with women, or how a father, in the book, treating his daughter honorably helps her not settle for less. It has made me take pride in the little comments thrown in when watching certain shows with the family, and encouraged me to instill kindness and self-respect through my actions.
How the author used real places and existing things for his settings and experiences was very informative. I really enjoyed the vivid tour around some parts of the District of Colombia, and the variety of cuisines. I have a mental picture of the cabin that Jake, his fiancé, and his friend kept visiting. The amount of American expressions, names of items, or things in general, found in this book, will definitely add more layers to my vocabulary. I am especially excited to share the new information I have about the different sounds loons make.
It is refreshing to see the bad characters, in the story, being brought to justice while the repentant, or good characters find peace, or resolve; a troubled teen decides to change her life by going to rehab, and a husband saves his marriage by merely taking accountability for why it was falling apart.
Although this is a well written and well edited novel that I wish I could let my daughter read, I rate it 3 out of 4 and 4 out of 5 stars. This is because of the presence of more vulgar than we have ever been exposed to, which compels me to rather use it as a handbook to spot and discuss some personal issues, or to navigate our social responsibilities.
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Just Die
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Although the catchy title drew me to this novel, I dreaded to start reading it. And, that is because the first four pages, if not ten, of most fictional novels I have encountered were usually the most boring parts of those books. However, E. Alan Fleischauer's character and setting description, plus the use of short sentences and hilarious dialogue created a very riveting vivid introduction. The whole novel is suspenseful and humor studded, which I think other readers will like as much as I did. I enjoyed how this humor and flashbacks were used to introduce or give more information about characters. I, also, appreciate how sarcasm was used to make some of the gruesome parts of the novel bearable.
Just Die is a thriller novel about a former financial planner, Jake Silver, who, after suffering a stroke, gains the power to kill whatever or whomever he wishes, by merely pointing his finger and saying the words, “Just Die”. However, it soon becomes challenging when his newly bestowed gift is seen as the best way to handle some national and international security matters.
I am grateful for how the author reminded me that a child becomes what they consume through showing how growing up watching James Bond later manifested in Jake's life and affected his relationships with women, or how a father, in the book, treating his daughter honorably helps her not settle for less. It has made me take pride in the little comments thrown in when watching certain shows with the family, and encouraged me to instill kindness and self-respect through my actions.
How the author used real places and existing things for his settings and experiences was very informative. I really enjoyed the vivid tour around some parts of the District of Colombia, and the variety of cuisines. I have a mental picture of the cabin that Jake, his fiancé, and his friend kept visiting. The amount of American expressions, names of items, or things in general, found in this book, will definitely add more layers to my vocabulary. I am especially excited to share the new information I have about the different sounds loons make.
It is refreshing to see the bad characters, in the story, being brought to justice while the repentant, or good characters find peace, or resolve; a troubled teen decides to change her life by going to rehab, and a husband saves his marriage by merely taking accountability for why it was falling apart.
Although this is a well written and well edited novel that I wish I could let my daughter read, I rate it 3 out of 4 and 4 out of 5 stars. This is because of the presence of more vulgar than we have ever been exposed to, which compels me to rather use it as a handbook to spot and discuss some personal issues, or to navigate our social responsibilities.
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Just Die
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