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Review of The Reject Bench
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Reject Bench" by James H Morgan.]
James H. Morgan’s The Reject Bench is an autobiography about Jim growing from a young teenager in high school, to a young man being drafted into the Vietnam War. Morgan begins by describing his difficulties developing relationships with classmates in high school after moving a short distance from his previous home and school. He then forms a small circle of friends that Jim keeps in touch with throughout the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Jim and his different endeavors through his early years. Jim is someone that is easily relatable. I found myself curious about his life after the book ended. What happened after he went into the military? Did he maintain his friendships after the war? Would one of the women from the book end up being the mother of Jim’s children? What happens to Jim’s mom and dad?
I felt that the reader needs a sequel. Truthfully, I only feel this way because I appreciate the story so much. I’m hooked. I’ve become emotionally invested in Jim’s life. I even searched to see if Morgan wrote anything else. I also created a playlist with the songs he mentions in the book. Morgan makes the reader feel nostalgic for this time in history, even if the reader did not experience these times. It makes the reader appreciate the setting. It was interesting to read about a teenager that shares the same attitude as any teenager from today but during a different period.
I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I did not notice any sort of editing problems or typos. There was some vulgar language used mainly in the dialogue. Overall, the book was not vulgar though. The author used profanity quoting young men conversing mainly.
I recommend this book for young adults or older. There was nothing inappropriate mentioned except for some profanity sprinkled here and there throughout the book. I feel as though young adults would benefit from reading about someone close to their age that grew up during a different time. It was a simpler time in certain regards. At the same time, it was complicated due to all of the major events occurring. I felt as though the characters were uncertain and uneasy about the different events unfolding in the nation and across the world. It is easy to forget that the characters did not know what was going to happen or how things would end up. Looking back, we already know the ending right now. This perspective that Morgan is giving the reader would greatly benefit any young adult. People that grew up during that era, would enjoy this book as well. They could reminisce and make comparisons and contrasts between where they grew up and where Morgan was. Also, what Morgan did on a daily basis versus someone else that might have grown up in a different area. Overall, this book is a great read that will keep the reader turning the page.
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The Reject Bench
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James H. Morgan’s The Reject Bench is an autobiography about Jim growing from a young teenager in high school, to a young man being drafted into the Vietnam War. Morgan begins by describing his difficulties developing relationships with classmates in high school after moving a short distance from his previous home and school. He then forms a small circle of friends that Jim keeps in touch with throughout the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Jim and his different endeavors through his early years. Jim is someone that is easily relatable. I found myself curious about his life after the book ended. What happened after he went into the military? Did he maintain his friendships after the war? Would one of the women from the book end up being the mother of Jim’s children? What happens to Jim’s mom and dad?
I felt that the reader needs a sequel. Truthfully, I only feel this way because I appreciate the story so much. I’m hooked. I’ve become emotionally invested in Jim’s life. I even searched to see if Morgan wrote anything else. I also created a playlist with the songs he mentions in the book. Morgan makes the reader feel nostalgic for this time in history, even if the reader did not experience these times. It makes the reader appreciate the setting. It was interesting to read about a teenager that shares the same attitude as any teenager from today but during a different period.
I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I did not notice any sort of editing problems or typos. There was some vulgar language used mainly in the dialogue. Overall, the book was not vulgar though. The author used profanity quoting young men conversing mainly.
I recommend this book for young adults or older. There was nothing inappropriate mentioned except for some profanity sprinkled here and there throughout the book. I feel as though young adults would benefit from reading about someone close to their age that grew up during a different time. It was a simpler time in certain regards. At the same time, it was complicated due to all of the major events occurring. I felt as though the characters were uncertain and uneasy about the different events unfolding in the nation and across the world. It is easy to forget that the characters did not know what was going to happen or how things would end up. Looking back, we already know the ending right now. This perspective that Morgan is giving the reader would greatly benefit any young adult. People that grew up during that era, would enjoy this book as well. They could reminisce and make comparisons and contrasts between where they grew up and where Morgan was. Also, what Morgan did on a daily basis versus someone else that might have grown up in a different area. Overall, this book is a great read that will keep the reader turning the page.
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The Reject Bench
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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