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"Live the Dream. Never stop living the Dream."
A group of people board the Bus No. 225 going to Grassburger, Nevada. Frustrated with their lives, they were all contemplating how to handle the curveballs life has thrown at them, when one of the passenger gets up and declares that the bus is now hijacked. Not wanting to address the passengers by "Hey you!", he assigns each one a nickname, he himself being the FakeBusDriver. The narrative constantly shifts through characters and time, as we learn about the circumstances that lead each of the passengers (and driver) to board Bus No. 225 that fateful morning.
The POV shifts in every chapter. But it is never revealed straightaway which character's backstory is being told. Sometimes, there are clues from the beginning, pointing towards the character, and other times Chevalier waits until the end of the chapter to reveal the character. I loved this aspect of the storytelling very much.
As the story progresses, this quirky group of people become a family, and fight and stand up for each other, and discover themselves in the process. This book will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings at the same time. Some of the problems the busnapped people aboard the Bus 225 might seem unrealistic, but you'll find yourself rooting for them nonetheless.
I am in love with Chevalier's storytelling and writing style. The characters are well written and realistic. The novella is well paced and the reader is hooked throughout. I read this book in one sitting, unable to put it down. I felt yanked into the lives of the characters and traveled with them on this exciting bus ride that changed both their lives and mine.
"He patted his breast pocket to assure himself he still had the drawing Lil’ Princess had shyly handed to him before they left. It was a colorful drawing of a bright yellow bus with smiling people inside. He grinned as he thought about it. He’d be sure to frame it as soon as he could. It made him feel happy. Doug felt a bond with each one of them. And he missed them all."
Like Doug, our RealBusDriver, I too feel a bond with each of the characters of the book and they'll stay with me for the time to come. Read this book, you'll gain a new perspective on life when you're done.
A group of people board the Bus No. 225 going to Grassburger, Nevada. Frustrated with their lives, they were all contemplating how to handle the curveballs life has thrown at them, when one of the passenger gets up and declares that the bus is now hijacked. Not wanting to address the passengers by "Hey you!", he assigns each one a nickname, he himself being the FakeBusDriver. The narrative constantly shifts through characters and time, as we learn about the circumstances that lead each of the passengers (and driver) to board Bus No. 225 that fateful morning.
The POV shifts in every chapter. But it is never revealed straightaway which character's backstory is being told. Sometimes, there are clues from the beginning, pointing towards the character, and other times Chevalier waits until the end of the chapter to reveal the character. I loved this aspect of the storytelling very much.
As the story progresses, this quirky group of people become a family, and fight and stand up for each other, and discover themselves in the process. This book will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings at the same time. Some of the problems the busnapped people aboard the Bus 225 might seem unrealistic, but you'll find yourself rooting for them nonetheless.
I am in love with Chevalier's storytelling and writing style. The characters are well written and realistic. The novella is well paced and the reader is hooked throughout. I read this book in one sitting, unable to put it down. I felt yanked into the lives of the characters and traveled with them on this exciting bus ride that changed both their lives and mine.
"He patted his breast pocket to assure himself he still had the drawing Lil’ Princess had shyly handed to him before they left. It was a colorful drawing of a bright yellow bus with smiling people inside. He grinned as he thought about it. He’d be sure to frame it as soon as he could. It made him feel happy. Doug felt a bond with each one of them. And he missed them all."
Like Doug, our RealBusDriver, I too feel a bond with each of the characters of the book and they'll stay with me for the time to come. Read this book, you'll gain a new perspective on life when you're done.
Tales of the What the F*ck is a collection of sixteen short stories and six poems, all of which will leave you wanting for more. I definitely stepped outside of my comfort zone with this book. While it is not a book I would typically be found picking up from the store or the library, I am glad I participated in the blog tour for it and got to read it.
The stories and poems belong to a diverse range of genres and themes. But the tone remains dark and somewhat twisted throughout them all. Dark humour can also be found in nearly all the tales.
When I started this book, I had no idea what I was getting into. But the more I read of it, the more pleasantly surprised I got. The stories are beautifully woven and the characters realistically portrayed. Some of the stories really had me exclaiming WTF at the impressive plot twists at the end. When reading this book, expect the unexpected, and still find yourself wondering how on earth did the story get to where it ends.
This book will not be everyone's cup of tea, but is a must read for horror enthusiasts. Nothing is quite as enjoyable as horror stories with sly humour and brilliant twists. The book will definitely make you think with its wry observations on modern life.
My favourite story was 'Succubus', a scary and creepy story of a photography lecturer who hated having his own pictures taken, and the unexpected outcome of a photography competition he hosted.
The stories and poems belong to a diverse range of genres and themes. But the tone remains dark and somewhat twisted throughout them all. Dark humour can also be found in nearly all the tales.
When I started this book, I had no idea what I was getting into. But the more I read of it, the more pleasantly surprised I got. The stories are beautifully woven and the characters realistically portrayed. Some of the stories really had me exclaiming WTF at the impressive plot twists at the end. When reading this book, expect the unexpected, and still find yourself wondering how on earth did the story get to where it ends.
This book will not be everyone's cup of tea, but is a must read for horror enthusiasts. Nothing is quite as enjoyable as horror stories with sly humour and brilliant twists. The book will definitely make you think with its wry observations on modern life.
My favourite story was 'Succubus', a scary and creepy story of a photography lecturer who hated having his own pictures taken, and the unexpected outcome of a photography competition he hosted.
I finished this book in one day. Pretty slow and predictable at times. But overall an okay read. Would recommend to people looking for a light mystery where you don't have to rattle your brains too much (because you can pretty much predict the ending halfway through)
