Review of Rough Way to the High Way
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Review of Rough Way to the High Way
[Following is a volunteer review of "Rough Way to the High Way" by Kelly Mack McCoy.]
The Rough Way to the High Way by Kelly Mack McCoy
We all see those massive trucks on the highways without knowing where they are coming from or going. In Rough Way to the High Way, Kelly Mack McCoy takes us on a long-haul 18-wheeler from Texas to Chicago.
Mack, a former pastor, sells everything he owns, buys a Peterbilt truck, and signs up with a trucking company. His first job is to bring a load of beef, or swinging meat, as he calls it, from Texas to Chicago. After picking up his swinging meat, he picks up a mysterious hitchhiker (because God told him to), turns around to visit a truck stop, where the hitchhiker disappears, and Mack is having a long conversation with a waitress while some shady characters snoop around his truck.
When he finally gets back on the road, he finds it not as smooth as he had hoped. He picks up the same hitchhiker from earlier and continues the trip. It is a little unclear where the plot begins, but along the way, several incidents might suggest something other than just hauling swinging meat is going on. Upon arriving in Chicago, a small insignificant incident in Texas has turned into conspiracies at the highest level of government agencies.
The story is unique and suspenseful, carried on the knowledge of trucks, trucking, and highways. It is entertaining, often lighthearted, and funny. Mack is a likable, good-natured character looking for ways to deal with his grief quietly. The story introduces us to several interesting characters as the story goes on.
The book is full of strange word choices (A full-figured, redheaded waitress sashayed his way, menu in hand.) She what? There are also many odd sentences (The waitress tipped over Mack’s cup before tapping it back down onto his table.) Again, she what? Such word and sentence choices become disruptive and make reading harder. It is hard to believe the editor would not question the word and sentence choices and suggest changes to clarify and make it a smoother read. It takes a while to find out about the plot, or if there are any, and some narratives seem long and often repetitive.
I don’t think the story is polished enough for four stars. There are no misspellings or typos, but some word choices make me rate it three out of four stars.
There are many references to Christianity but no hint of profanity or sexuality in the book. Therefore I feel the book is appropriate for anyone who doesn’t mind a little religion along the way.
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Rough Way to the High Way
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The Rough Way to the High Way by Kelly Mack McCoy
We all see those massive trucks on the highways without knowing where they are coming from or going. In Rough Way to the High Way, Kelly Mack McCoy takes us on a long-haul 18-wheeler from Texas to Chicago.
Mack, a former pastor, sells everything he owns, buys a Peterbilt truck, and signs up with a trucking company. His first job is to bring a load of beef, or swinging meat, as he calls it, from Texas to Chicago. After picking up his swinging meat, he picks up a mysterious hitchhiker (because God told him to), turns around to visit a truck stop, where the hitchhiker disappears, and Mack is having a long conversation with a waitress while some shady characters snoop around his truck.
When he finally gets back on the road, he finds it not as smooth as he had hoped. He picks up the same hitchhiker from earlier and continues the trip. It is a little unclear where the plot begins, but along the way, several incidents might suggest something other than just hauling swinging meat is going on. Upon arriving in Chicago, a small insignificant incident in Texas has turned into conspiracies at the highest level of government agencies.
The story is unique and suspenseful, carried on the knowledge of trucks, trucking, and highways. It is entertaining, often lighthearted, and funny. Mack is a likable, good-natured character looking for ways to deal with his grief quietly. The story introduces us to several interesting characters as the story goes on.
The book is full of strange word choices (A full-figured, redheaded waitress sashayed his way, menu in hand.) She what? There are also many odd sentences (The waitress tipped over Mack’s cup before tapping it back down onto his table.) Again, she what? Such word and sentence choices become disruptive and make reading harder. It is hard to believe the editor would not question the word and sentence choices and suggest changes to clarify and make it a smoother read. It takes a while to find out about the plot, or if there are any, and some narratives seem long and often repetitive.
I don’t think the story is polished enough for four stars. There are no misspellings or typos, but some word choices make me rate it three out of four stars.
There are many references to Christianity but no hint of profanity or sexuality in the book. Therefore I feel the book is appropriate for anyone who doesn’t mind a little religion along the way.
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Rough Way to the High Way
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Latest Review: Rough Way to the High Way by Kelly Mack McCoy
