Review of Wild World

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Wild World" by Peter S. Rush.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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"Wild World," a historical novel by Peter S. Rush. The Vietnam War and police violence, particularly against young people and students, are discussed in the novel. The book demonstrates how unfair and crooked the police system can be. The fact that the police would put you in more danger than protect you from the scenario demonstrates the reality of the world we live in today. The police may rush to beat you to the ground without first confirming that you are not the victim. It also features romance and love, which emphasizes the critical choices the main character had to make that altered the future he had previously imagined for himself.

The main character Steve Logan, described in the book as a handsome and intelligent man, fell in love with Roxy, a similarly intelligent young woman who had lost her father, with whom she was very close, as well as her sister, leaving her with only her mother, with whom she didn't get along very well. After his time at Brown University, Steve had intended to go to law school, but he was forced to make a crucial choice between his ideal career and sticking near Roxy.

In the end, Steve followed his heart and enrolled in the police academy to stay near Roxy and improve the system in whatever small ways he could, but doing so cost him both his friends and his relationship with Roxy. Steve finally realized that making changes was easier said than done and that he would have to work hard to succeed. Will he be prosperous?

I love how the author made the titles of each chapter refer to songs that were popular at the time, in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The title and the timeline blended seamlessly. I also admired the way Steve stood up for what he stood for and refused to let the crooked system break him down morally. It was quite emotional to read, especially considering what he went through and how he lost some precious relationships as a result of the route he took. I wish there were more people like him to help with the current rotten system.

I couldn't think of anything specific that I didn't enjoy about the book. It was entertaining to read, and I relished each chapter.

I rate the book a 4 out of 5 because I thought the editing could have been better. I would suggest the book to both history buffs and proponents of human rights.

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Wild World
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