Review by JodiBrozio -- Geraldine by Edmund M Aristone
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Review by JodiBrozio -- Geraldine by Edmund M Aristone
[Following is a volunteer review of "Geraldine" by Edmund M Aristone.]
3 out of 4 stars
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I rate Geraldine by Edmund M. Aristone 3 out of 4 stars. This could easily have been a 4 out of 4 if it weren’t for the numerous spelling and grammatical errors. With some professional editing, this book could be a best-seller. It really does hit its target audience and the characters are realistic. Once I started reading, I could not stop. To me, this is one of the best predictors of how much I will enjoy it!
This is a book about Tommy finding his soul-mate in Geraldine. Though he is independently wealthy, he still wants to earn a meaningful place in society. While he is working in a bar to decide whether or not to return to medical school, he is drinking his life away and is stuck in a rut. His ex-girlfriend introduces him to Geraldine. Geraldine is intelligent but afflicted by a mental illness without a cure. The two of them survive tragedies together and try to live life in the moment. Some things happen without a reason that can be understood, and you have to accept things as they are meant to be.
The interesting friends they have met along the way each have their own identity. You know what to expect from each person you are introduced to. There is enough information about each of them to have their own story written. Emphasis is placed on positive reciprocal relationships. Scientific reasoning mixes with keeping an open mind about how or why things happen, but there is no presumption of any type of religious or spiritual beliefs.
What I liked best about this book was Tommy’s patience with Geraldine and all of the things that come up in their lives. He remains calm, cool, and collected most of the time. He seems to be coming to terms with his calling in life to become a medical doctor. Tommy encourages Geraldine’s artistic talents and helps her to accept her limitations. He does not give up on her, or anyone else.
What I did not really like about the book was that there was so much trauma and drama. I would discourage reading if you are averse to violent scenes because the descriptions are graphic. Much of the violence can be attributed to drinking too much. The issue of Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice is touched on. There is swearing and other foul language. However, the story line will appeal to men and women alike. It is rare to have a romance novel written from a male viewpoint. That makes it stand out. There is symbolism throughout the book that everyone can see and relate to.
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3 out of 4 stars
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I rate Geraldine by Edmund M. Aristone 3 out of 4 stars. This could easily have been a 4 out of 4 if it weren’t for the numerous spelling and grammatical errors. With some professional editing, this book could be a best-seller. It really does hit its target audience and the characters are realistic. Once I started reading, I could not stop. To me, this is one of the best predictors of how much I will enjoy it!
This is a book about Tommy finding his soul-mate in Geraldine. Though he is independently wealthy, he still wants to earn a meaningful place in society. While he is working in a bar to decide whether or not to return to medical school, he is drinking his life away and is stuck in a rut. His ex-girlfriend introduces him to Geraldine. Geraldine is intelligent but afflicted by a mental illness without a cure. The two of them survive tragedies together and try to live life in the moment. Some things happen without a reason that can be understood, and you have to accept things as they are meant to be.
The interesting friends they have met along the way each have their own identity. You know what to expect from each person you are introduced to. There is enough information about each of them to have their own story written. Emphasis is placed on positive reciprocal relationships. Scientific reasoning mixes with keeping an open mind about how or why things happen, but there is no presumption of any type of religious or spiritual beliefs.
What I liked best about this book was Tommy’s patience with Geraldine and all of the things that come up in their lives. He remains calm, cool, and collected most of the time. He seems to be coming to terms with his calling in life to become a medical doctor. Tommy encourages Geraldine’s artistic talents and helps her to accept her limitations. He does not give up on her, or anyone else.
What I did not really like about the book was that there was so much trauma and drama. I would discourage reading if you are averse to violent scenes because the descriptions are graphic. Much of the violence can be attributed to drinking too much. The issue of Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice is touched on. There is swearing and other foul language. However, the story line will appeal to men and women alike. It is rare to have a romance novel written from a male viewpoint. That makes it stand out. There is symbolism throughout the book that everyone can see and relate to.
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Geraldine
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