Review of In the End

[Babalola Oluseyi]

[Following is a volunteer review of "In the End" by Ken Saik.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Sampson and eleven of his pals are having a party in his garage during a rainstorm that lasts several days. Sampson's father calls him on the third morning but gets no answer. When he looks outside, he sees that his garage has fallen into a sinkhole. He then makes an emergency call to ask for assistance in finding the twelve friends. Meanwhile, the search for an escape leads twelve young lads into abandoned mine tunnels after they realize that they are trapped in a garage that has been swallowed by a sinkhole. At first, the boys see this misfortune as an adventure, but as the days go by and death begins to claim the lives of these adolescents one by one, what began as an adventure gets harder.

I was constantly wondering what would happen next because of the book's high degree of suspense. The author's imaginative writing and word use made for an engrossing and fascinating read. The characters were properly developed. The narrative was more realistic because of their strength during their adversity and grief during their darkest hours. It was easy to relate to the characters and grasp their emotional connection because of this and the book's straightforward language. It was easy to see that the plot was well thought out. The characters were expertly introduced by the author, and the story's climax hit the mark. The tale might have ended on a depressing note, but instead, it took an amazing turn.

Despite being in such a terrible position, I admired the guys' ability to maintain humor. They kept laughing even as horrible events began to happen to them. The teamwork was also excellent. The book also had excellent character development and a quick-paced narrative. Ken Saik deserves praise for the effort put into creating the characters. The characters seemed relatable because of the captivating manner in which Ken highlighted the feelings, interactions, abilities, and characteristics of each adolescent.

This book deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is due to the book’s excellent narration, quick-paced narrative, excellent character development, suspense, amazing plot, and satisfactory ending. This well-edited book also happens to be error-free. I could not find anything that I hated about this book.

I recommend In The End to readers who enjoy suspenseful books and exciting thrillers. This book is also excellent for young adults who enjoy reading books that are filled with mystery and suspense.

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