Review of Gushers
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Review of Gushers
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Gushers" by Graham Bathgate.]
Life is full of ironies, misinformation, and murky areas. Some topics are difficult to interpret without gushing about them through endless thoughts and words. Gushers by Graham Bathgate is a collection of actual and fictional monologues and dialogues on various life topics and our beliefs. One incredible irony story is that of Lucinda Brown, an extremist who had explored the ocean floor, cycled across Europe and Asia, and ran up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro. Radio listeners were waiting eagerly for her interview, to narrate her incredible life, only to receive news of her shower accident and broken ankle.
The book is in three parts, containing fifty-three unique stories. The stories do not have particular answers or conclusions but leave you to decide on the truths of the questions and situations they pose. The stories are a combination of the author’s experiences, like his life as a student and his upbringing and fictional situations. Some are satirical, and others incorporate poems and a few stanzas of songs within them, making for a blunt yet light read.
The author employs a variety of writing styles such as phone conversation, fleeting thoughts and monologues, and first-person narrations and dialogues. This made for an engaging and immersive reading experience. Some characters have names and origins, while others lack formal identities. However, they are all very relatable and realistic, making each narration and scenario real and impactful. There is also an opportunity to experience various cultures and countries like Japan, Scotland, and New Zealand through the vivid description of the settings.
My favorite aspect of the book is the poetic, philosophical, and deliberate nature of the writing and the words the writer uses. Graham purposefully uses provocative words to describe certain situations, like a debate on weight and body size. He also postulates rhetorical and philosophical situations, for instance, the set daily alcohol intake that experts say is safe. What informs the experts, is it health or profits? My only complaint about the book is its bulky nature and arrangement. For legibility purposes, the author should separate the passages into spaced paragraphs.
The book is exceptionally edited and lacks any grammatical or spelling errors. The intelligible language does not have any overly profane phrases. The book creatively discusses heavy issues, leaving the reader educated and amused. The characters are numerous but memorable, and each passes a particular message across. Therefore, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to thinkers, debaters, and everyone who wonders about the rules we abide by and the role of economics in defining humanity.
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Life is full of ironies, misinformation, and murky areas. Some topics are difficult to interpret without gushing about them through endless thoughts and words. Gushers by Graham Bathgate is a collection of actual and fictional monologues and dialogues on various life topics and our beliefs. One incredible irony story is that of Lucinda Brown, an extremist who had explored the ocean floor, cycled across Europe and Asia, and ran up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro. Radio listeners were waiting eagerly for her interview, to narrate her incredible life, only to receive news of her shower accident and broken ankle.
The book is in three parts, containing fifty-three unique stories. The stories do not have particular answers or conclusions but leave you to decide on the truths of the questions and situations they pose. The stories are a combination of the author’s experiences, like his life as a student and his upbringing and fictional situations. Some are satirical, and others incorporate poems and a few stanzas of songs within them, making for a blunt yet light read.
The author employs a variety of writing styles such as phone conversation, fleeting thoughts and monologues, and first-person narrations and dialogues. This made for an engaging and immersive reading experience. Some characters have names and origins, while others lack formal identities. However, they are all very relatable and realistic, making each narration and scenario real and impactful. There is also an opportunity to experience various cultures and countries like Japan, Scotland, and New Zealand through the vivid description of the settings.
My favorite aspect of the book is the poetic, philosophical, and deliberate nature of the writing and the words the writer uses. Graham purposefully uses provocative words to describe certain situations, like a debate on weight and body size. He also postulates rhetorical and philosophical situations, for instance, the set daily alcohol intake that experts say is safe. What informs the experts, is it health or profits? My only complaint about the book is its bulky nature and arrangement. For legibility purposes, the author should separate the passages into spaced paragraphs.
The book is exceptionally edited and lacks any grammatical or spelling errors. The intelligible language does not have any overly profane phrases. The book creatively discusses heavy issues, leaving the reader educated and amused. The characters are numerous but memorable, and each passes a particular message across. Therefore, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to thinkers, debaters, and everyone who wonders about the rules we abide by and the role of economics in defining humanity.
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While this isn't my everyday kind of book, it does seem like a refreshing read. Thank you for the review.
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