Ben D'Alessio
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A real laugh out loud coming of age story!
This is a coming of age story, following a young boy in his school years & the major events of each year. Nicely written by an author who is new to me with some real laugh out loud moments. Not going to lie it did take me sometime to get into the book but think this was more to do with my mindset at the time, will re-read in the future.
This is a coming of age story, following a young boy in his school years & the major events of each year. Nicely written by an author who is new to me with some real laugh out loud moments. Not going to lie it did take me sometime to get into the book but think this was more to do with my mindset at the time, will re-read in the future.
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- 2
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- 3
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- #1,791,150
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- 3.0
- Besprekingen
- 2
- ISBNs
- 3
Author: Ben D'Alessio
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The title of the book ' Lunch Meat: The Novel ' is really very unique and interesting.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a simple image of the title letters in red and green. Though the image is simple, it's attractive. But it doesn't talk anything about the story.
Plot:
This book is about the protagonist Victor Ferrara since his childhood, the time he starts first grade at a new school where he feels lost and tries to adapt to the environment. His classmate Pierce Stone always bullies him and as a child, Victor faces man challenges. The story narrates his life from his own perspective where he develops a unique quality of imagination and his expressions during the incidents imagined. His interest in imagination ranges from history to war stories. The story also narrates his struggles with drug abuse and unwanted sexual encounters thus how those ruined a good life.
What I like:
1. The story is narrated in the first person and it is quite engaging
2. The emotional quotient in the story is maintained well
3. The stages of good - bad, happy and sadness in one's life is illustrated nicely
4. The author's unique style of writing is interesting
What I didn't like:
1. Though the writing is engaging, during the mid-chapters I felt the story dragging
2. Too many details during the protagonist's drug intake and sexual encounters felt out of the way
Characters:
All the characters are scripted with much scope and honesty. At some point, a reader can identify either himself or any of his close associate.
Narration:
A very engaging and interesting narration is observed in the story. As the story is a life journey of the protagonist, the reader also will walk with the author throughout the book.
Language & Grammar:
A very find language with good grammar is followed in the story.
My Final Verdict:
A very nice read
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5… (meer)