Review of The Station
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Station" by The GwaK.]
The Station by The GwaK is a true story of the author’s first job working at Mel’s gas station. This book is the first volume in an upcoming series of books. The memoir starts with him at the age of 13 when he gets his first job. Determined, he starts working long hours as soon as he gets the chance. The author recounts numerous crazy and almost unbelievable experiences from this time.
The author introduces the reader to many colorful characters with nicknames like "Longhair," "Big Jim," and "The Boogiman." There are some funny stories that have you laughing, and then there are some really triggering stories. The worst people in the story, in my opinion, were Mel and McKretin. It almost seemed that they had no filter at all when they were in conversation. They were by far the most crude of the lot and had incredibly toxic behavior.
What I most enjoyed was watching the 13-year-old grow into the job and quickly adapt to the environment. It was not long before he fit in with the rest of the staff, though he may have had to grow up too quickly. I felt immersed in the storytelling and found myself laughing to tears at the chaos that always seemed to be happening at the station.
This book has so much profanity, and it appears in nearly every sentence. Some of the scenes and descriptions are extremely graphic, and while the book does come with a warning, I do feel the need to add an extra warning for sensitive readers. Even I did not expect it to be as vulgar as it was. This, in my opinion, was not a drawback at all; it actually added authenticity, but the stories may feel overwhelming to some readers.
The combination of raw honesty, vivid storytelling, and unforgettable characters made this a standout memoir for me, which is why I confidently rate it 5 out of 5 stars. While this style will not appeal to every reader, particularly due to the heavy profanity, it worked well for me and suited the raw nature of the story. I did not notice any grammar errors; the book is professionally edited. This book is not suitable for readers who are easily triggered. I would recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy raw, unfiltered true stories.
I cannot wait to read the author's next book.
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The Station
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The Station by The GwaK is a true story of the author’s first job working at Mel’s gas station. This book is the first volume in an upcoming series of books. The memoir starts with him at the age of 13 when he gets his first job. Determined, he starts working long hours as soon as he gets the chance. The author recounts numerous crazy and almost unbelievable experiences from this time.
The author introduces the reader to many colorful characters with nicknames like "Longhair," "Big Jim," and "The Boogiman." There are some funny stories that have you laughing, and then there are some really triggering stories. The worst people in the story, in my opinion, were Mel and McKretin. It almost seemed that they had no filter at all when they were in conversation. They were by far the most crude of the lot and had incredibly toxic behavior.
What I most enjoyed was watching the 13-year-old grow into the job and quickly adapt to the environment. It was not long before he fit in with the rest of the staff, though he may have had to grow up too quickly. I felt immersed in the storytelling and found myself laughing to tears at the chaos that always seemed to be happening at the station.
This book has so much profanity, and it appears in nearly every sentence. Some of the scenes and descriptions are extremely graphic, and while the book does come with a warning, I do feel the need to add an extra warning for sensitive readers. Even I did not expect it to be as vulgar as it was. This, in my opinion, was not a drawback at all; it actually added authenticity, but the stories may feel overwhelming to some readers.
The combination of raw honesty, vivid storytelling, and unforgettable characters made this a standout memoir for me, which is why I confidently rate it 5 out of 5 stars. While this style will not appeal to every reader, particularly due to the heavy profanity, it worked well for me and suited the raw nature of the story. I did not notice any grammar errors; the book is professionally edited. This book is not suitable for readers who are easily triggered. I would recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy raw, unfiltered true stories.
I cannot wait to read the author's next book.
******
The Station
View: on Bookshelves |
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