Terminal

I wrote one of my first book reviews for Authors on the Rise on Brian Keene's "Ghoul" and I have received a lot of criticism from Mr. Keene's fans because of that review; however, I am by no means taking back my opinion of the book. I stand by it 100 percent.I am not going to give a book a good review if it is one I do not like. I will, however, give a good review if I enjoy the...more

I wrote one of my first book reviews for Authors on the Rise on Brian Keene's "Ghoul" and I have received a lot of criticism from Mr. Keene's fans because of that review; however, I am by no means taking back my opinion of the book. I stand by it 100 percent.I am not going to give a book a good review if it is one I do not like. I will, however, give a good review if I enjoy the book. I am not an editor so much of my reviews are based on the content of the author's tale. I read and I read a lot, then I review a book for readers based on the manner by which the author has written the book, his/her style, formation and overall presentation of the story being told. It is my point of view about the book and whether or not I enjoyed reading it. I try and give a little back ground of the book to include the five points of journalism better known as the, "who, what, where, when, why and how" without giving away the story. Once I write my review and a reader reads it, it is my hopes that what I have written will enable other readers the opportunity to see how another well rounded reader perceived the book. With all of that said I would like to tell you about Brian Keene's book "Terminal".....You have grown up hating the town you live in and want to get out as soon possible. Yet as with a lot of people's dreams, some just don't come true. Life happens or so it does for Tommy O'Brien, Keene's main character.O'Brien is living the life most folks fall into, marriage, children and the usual 40 hour grind. As if life isn't hard on it's on merit, O'Brien is faced with several life changing events one so devastating it leaves him literally on the edge of death. He's not only lost his job at the factory but he's found out he has terminal cancer. He's scared and he's alone in his disease because the last thing he wanted was his wife to worry. What was he going to do?Overwhelmed by the events that happen in his life O'Brien turns to his friends; after all he can't keep it bottled up inside him because he knows if he does his wife and their son will be left with absolutely nothing. Sitting in the car with his best friends, John and Sherm, they devise a plan that hopefully will help him care for his family in his departure from this earth. The plan has to be carried out quickly though, because time is something O'Brien doesn't have the luxury of.Brian Keene's "Terminal", is truly a page turner. I really enjoyed this book. Do you want to know what happens to O'Brien and his family? How are John and Sherm going to help their buddy in his time of need? I seriously suggest you read the book and find out! You will not be disappointed; Keene's spun an unforeseen heartwarming tale woven with love, friendship and a touch of the super natural. 4 Stars - Reviewed by Michael S. Timlin, Authors on the Rise Book Reviews   hide