Review of Blockhead

[Lunareader]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Blockhead" by Kyle J.S. Bardell.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In a world where the systems of governance are extremely different, Bronco struggles to get through with what she thinks is right for her life. She despises her little brother Lockett because he is not being of any use on the ranch at an age when she was used to doing similar tasks. She is at crossroads when she is finally given responsibility at the capital, and she finds out that Jericho and Rue are missing, leaving Lockett on his own at the ranch. She decides to neglect her newfound responsibility at the capital to take care of those who matter to her the most. Her decision exposes her to a danger that she is unaware of at her age. Is she ready to take responsibility for another person upon herself? What about the abandoned responsibility at the capital?

Blockhead, a novel by Kyle J.S Bardell is an event filled book that had me glued to the chapters till the end of the book. The world that has been presented in the book is a rare but well structured one. The names and character development was top notch. My favourite character in the book was Bronco. She is the main protagonist in the book. She used harsh words but was still kind at heart to the people close to her and the people she cared about like Jericho, Rue, Lockett, and Wolfrum.

Blockhead mirrors the shadow the author sees in society and thus is a very interesting and engaging book for those interested in societal values. The author included reader-engaging conversations that were full of emotions. The book contained four parts that were properly titled. The ending of the book is unexpected and astonishing. I did not find anything to dislike about this book.

I rate Blockhead by Kyle J.S Bardell, 4 out of 4 stars. The story development was properly planned and done. I only found a few errors while reading the book. This indicates that the book was professionally edited.

I recommend this book to lovers of science fiction over the age of 18. This is due to the profane language used in this book. This content would not be suitable for those below 18 years of age. Those interested in reading descriptive books will also find this book interesting.

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[Raluca_Mihaila]

I am intrigued to find out more about Bronco and the consequences of her decisions. Great review!

[Lunareader]

I am intrigued to find out more about Bronco and the consequences of her decisions. Great review!

thanks
it's indeed a good book

[Vicyo57]

Blockhead though meant to be a thought provoking tale of modern day societal self governoring, left me wanting to remain in a society that has structure and order.
The author tried to convey a society where each individual was judged based on their intricate knowledge of life situations and expected outcomes. Without any regard for a person's status by age or life experience overall. If you pass the tests at 15 you have a higher rank than a person of 65. Therefore, a complete society could be run by a 15 year old or a 25 year old simply because they scored higher.
I found this doggedly disturbing that age and experience could have no value in this environment.
Though the main character Bronco was strong, resilient and resourceful she has lacking in life experiences to fully survive and lead in a unreadable society