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Review of Wild World
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wild World" by Peter S. Rush.]
The book Wild World by Peter Rush opens with the tragic shooting of unarmed college students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. This event leaves students at Brown University in unrest and confusion as they try to figure out how they can make a difference in the world. One student, Steve Logan, who originally intended to study law, changed his career aspirations after listening to a talk from a reform-minded police officer within the institution who impacted history. When Steve started his job as a police officer in Providence, he realized that the world was not as he had perceived it to be from his sheltered life at Brown University. He confronts police corruption head-on and tries to find support from his friends and girlfriend, but none is willing to condemn the injustice.
The book has positive attributes, which I found to be intriguing. The author, Peter Rush, highlights some honest and sincere police officers in times when many were corrupt. The noble protagonist, Steve, making a positive impact through his efforts by using the right amount of restraint when dealing with the wrongdoers was also appreciated. I also liked that the book offers moral guidance for combating police corruption.
The book, however, also had its negative aspects. The text might be different from what some readers expect. Using myself as an example, I expected the book to be about the Vietnam war and protests, but instead, it focuses on police corruption. Also, the protagonist’s girlfriend, Roxy, who was supposed to be a source of support to Steve, became irritating to me. I felt like Roxy was immature and exhibited certain unacceptable behaviors, even to the point of cheating on Steve with Cal while she was in a relationship with him when he was trying to do the right thing and make a difference. Despite these actions, the book is still fantastic.
Overall, the book Wild World by Peter Rush is well-written. The compelling plot, character development, language usage, and the author’s command of literary concepts, including proper grammar and punctuation, were all extremely satisfying. Due to these elements, I give the book a rating of four out of five stars.
I recommend this book to readers who remember the 1970s and those interested in learning about the era. The book can also be impactful to college students, as it captures the atmosphere of college campuses during that era. Also, to police officers, of course, it can have a meaningful impact on them and provides police officers with guidance and valuable perspective on how to handle corruption and be a source of education for teenagers about adverse effects on society.
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The book Wild World by Peter Rush opens with the tragic shooting of unarmed college students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. This event leaves students at Brown University in unrest and confusion as they try to figure out how they can make a difference in the world. One student, Steve Logan, who originally intended to study law, changed his career aspirations after listening to a talk from a reform-minded police officer within the institution who impacted history. When Steve started his job as a police officer in Providence, he realized that the world was not as he had perceived it to be from his sheltered life at Brown University. He confronts police corruption head-on and tries to find support from his friends and girlfriend, but none is willing to condemn the injustice.
The book has positive attributes, which I found to be intriguing. The author, Peter Rush, highlights some honest and sincere police officers in times when many were corrupt. The noble protagonist, Steve, making a positive impact through his efforts by using the right amount of restraint when dealing with the wrongdoers was also appreciated. I also liked that the book offers moral guidance for combating police corruption.
The book, however, also had its negative aspects. The text might be different from what some readers expect. Using myself as an example, I expected the book to be about the Vietnam war and protests, but instead, it focuses on police corruption. Also, the protagonist’s girlfriend, Roxy, who was supposed to be a source of support to Steve, became irritating to me. I felt like Roxy was immature and exhibited certain unacceptable behaviors, even to the point of cheating on Steve with Cal while she was in a relationship with him when he was trying to do the right thing and make a difference. Despite these actions, the book is still fantastic.
Overall, the book Wild World by Peter Rush is well-written. The compelling plot, character development, language usage, and the author’s command of literary concepts, including proper grammar and punctuation, were all extremely satisfying. Due to these elements, I give the book a rating of four out of five stars.
I recommend this book to readers who remember the 1970s and those interested in learning about the era. The book can also be impactful to college students, as it captures the atmosphere of college campuses during that era. Also, to police officers, of course, it can have a meaningful impact on them and provides police officers with guidance and valuable perspective on how to handle corruption and be a source of education for teenagers about adverse effects on society.
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Wild World
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