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Review of Joey
[Following is a volunteer review of "Joey" by Jennie Linnane.]
Joey: The Man from Ironbark Hill by Jennie Linnane is Book 3 of the Ironbark Hill series. This fictional story revolves around an older Joey Chapman, a large and attractive man who attracts all women. Unfortunately, when Joey was born, he did not get sufficient oxygen for a short time, which resulted in him not being the smartest of men. Family, friends, and other acquaintances come together and discuss their experiences and what they know about Joey. You will meet his three sisters, his mother, grandfather, and a biker named Ricco, to name a few. Does Joey understand emotions like love or even the world around him? Why are women attracted to him? Will they take advantage of him? This action-packed book will answer these questions.
There are many positive aspects to this book, and one of them is how Jennie Linnane developed the characters. Each chapter is devoted to one character and is told in the first person describing their personality and characteristics down to their hair color and body shape. I could hear the older characters making bad jokes to excuse something they did because of their age. I could picture the Australian countryside and the bushfire. I had to admire Joey’s honesty, respect, and consideration that he gave to others. Many people could learn from him. Much of the book contains Australian dialect and words I was unfamiliar with and had to look up, but it made the book more believable. I will not give away any spoilers, but my favorite part of this book was the ending. This book does not rely on the other books in the series and can be read separately.
There are no negative aspects to this book. The book has a fast-paced and well-written plot that flows smoothly, and I had to keep turning the pages to see what happened next. I hope Jennie Linnane adds a fourth book to this series, as there is potential to further the story of Joey, his family, and friends.
There is no reason not to give this professionally edited book 4 out of 4 stars. A professional editor could have easily overlooked the two minor errors I found.
I recommend this book to mature readers who enjoy reading books about individuals who are mentally challenged. Readers who are interested in Australia will also enjoy this book. I will caution sensitive and younger readers that this book mentions rape, religion, abuse, and drugs. There is also some non-borderline profanity. If any of these bother you, you may not want to read this book.
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Joey
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Joey: The Man from Ironbark Hill by Jennie Linnane is Book 3 of the Ironbark Hill series. This fictional story revolves around an older Joey Chapman, a large and attractive man who attracts all women. Unfortunately, when Joey was born, he did not get sufficient oxygen for a short time, which resulted in him not being the smartest of men. Family, friends, and other acquaintances come together and discuss their experiences and what they know about Joey. You will meet his three sisters, his mother, grandfather, and a biker named Ricco, to name a few. Does Joey understand emotions like love or even the world around him? Why are women attracted to him? Will they take advantage of him? This action-packed book will answer these questions.
There are many positive aspects to this book, and one of them is how Jennie Linnane developed the characters. Each chapter is devoted to one character and is told in the first person describing their personality and characteristics down to their hair color and body shape. I could hear the older characters making bad jokes to excuse something they did because of their age. I could picture the Australian countryside and the bushfire. I had to admire Joey’s honesty, respect, and consideration that he gave to others. Many people could learn from him. Much of the book contains Australian dialect and words I was unfamiliar with and had to look up, but it made the book more believable. I will not give away any spoilers, but my favorite part of this book was the ending. This book does not rely on the other books in the series and can be read separately.
There are no negative aspects to this book. The book has a fast-paced and well-written plot that flows smoothly, and I had to keep turning the pages to see what happened next. I hope Jennie Linnane adds a fourth book to this series, as there is potential to further the story of Joey, his family, and friends.
There is no reason not to give this professionally edited book 4 out of 4 stars. A professional editor could have easily overlooked the two minor errors I found.
I recommend this book to mature readers who enjoy reading books about individuals who are mentally challenged. Readers who are interested in Australia will also enjoy this book. I will caution sensitive and younger readers that this book mentions rape, religion, abuse, and drugs. There is also some non-borderline profanity. If any of these bother you, you may not want to read this book.
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Joey
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Bertha R. Jackson 
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