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J. Cafesin

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Reverb (2010) 41 exemplaren
Disconnected (2014) 4 exemplaren

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I started reading this book and was having a hard time getting into it. Needless to say I decided I needed to put it down and read something else. I did some research by reading some reviews and noticed that the star ratings were very high, everyone loved it, I was intrigued to find out what I was missing. It had been awhile since I'd put Reverb down and decided that it was time to pick it up again. This round I was much more focused and was inspired to finish the book. To my surprise the reviews I read were right. It was very well written and the characters and plot twists were very well developed. I was totally surprised with the connection between James Micheal Whren and the man on the hill --

During my sabbatical I read The Goldfinch and loved it. If you've read the Goldfinch, you'll love reading Reverb.

Psychological thriller and romantic suspense.

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thisbookends | 7 andere besprekingen | Jan 22, 2016 |
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Reverb is a compelling read.

The plot successfully merges the genres of psychological thriller and romantic suspense. Written in both the first and third person Reverb's unconventional writing style adds to its immediacy. For much of the story you are the fly on the wall and sometimes you don't want to be.

Vivid characters drive the story forward and even the numerous flashbacks positively reinforce the plot's momentum.

Realistic and savage many aspects of the story are tragic; James' blighted childhood inability to connect with people and the loss of his muse. The fine line between genius and mental instability is explored. James relives the graphic torture he suffered during the past year ending with a failed suicide attempt. Edward James' biological father's manipulation of his life causes a tsunami of pain and angst.

The inclusion of the torture scenes is essential to the story development but I found them unpleasant, to read. I must emphasise Reverb is an adult read.

From the darkness hope and a life changing romance emerges when James meets Elisabeth. Love heals James's damaged psyche but is it enough.

Reverb has a twisty plot even the well written ending is shadowed with past events which leave you wondering.

I was given a copy of Reverb by the author in exchange for an honest review.


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jane.hunt.509511 | 7 andere besprekingen | Nov 18, 2014 |
Title: Disconnected
Author: J. Cafesin
Publisher: Entropy Press
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Disconnected" by J. Cafesin ....

What was this novel about?

"Ever drank too much, ate too much, indulged in excess? Ever fall for someone you knew you shouldn't?

Rachel was an artist, an obsessive, straddling the line of addiction. She sought what most women did—to be successful, married and in love, have healthy kids. It was hard enough attracting a man when she wasn't heroin thin and perfectly chic like most L.A. women, sparkly but not too bright, as her mother insisted females need be. But in the 1990s, finding a man looking for an equal partner, wanting a woman beside him instead of behind him, seemed the impossible dream.

Then along came Lee…

Disconnected is an L.A. story, an addicting contemporary romance that never should have been, and like the city itself embodies a very sharp edge."

What I liked from this read....

All I can say is this author really told the reader quite a interesting story. It was really interesting seeing how this author would bring it all out in this well written script. It was really interesting how this author was able to incorporate the 'LA life....with the 'Rodney King' riots into this well detailed read. The heroine (Rachel) was really committed to her stand...putting it out their just what she wanted in her life..."to be successful, married, in love, and have healthy kids." Then Rachel meets Lee. Will Lee be all that Rachel wants and needs in her life? Was Rachel Lynn to have all of this and just when will she did she realize before its to late for her if this would even be for her? The characters in this novel were all richly well developed, well portrayed, where each one seemed to come alive on the pages. I did find Rachel's family quite a interesting bunch...the father, mother and sister. I will say they were not my favorite characters. I will say it took me a minute or two understanding Rachel Lynn thought patterns but in the end I was able to understand it more clearly. Be ready for a read of a little of it all... romance, family relationships, drugs, realism, and definitely self worth. Now, I don't want to give away too much away other than say you must pick this read up and see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.

What I especially liked about the read...

'Disconnected" was a well captivating powerful story line and once you start reading it will be hard to put down until the end. In the end will Rachel will she be able to move on with her life alone having a different mirror of herself...definitely disconnecting? Again you will have to read it to see!
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