Review of Randy the Irresistible
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Review of Randy the Irresistible
[Following is a volunteer review of "Randy the Irresistible" by S M Goodier.]
Randy the Irresistible by S. M. Goodier is a non-fiction title that emphasizes the lives of youth. Randy and his interesting encounters are the main focus of the book.
Randy Love is the eldest child in a family of five. His mother died when he was very young, so he was raised by his father, John, a sales manager. Harriet, their eldest child, is an architect who realized that to advance in her career, she needed to set boundaries in life and thus smiled less because it belied her and showed weakness. James, the second child, went to law school and became a solicitor. His father didn't agree with it, but he still supported him. His career choice aided him in meeting his infinite other Randy, on the other hand, came into his family's life rather unexpectedly. Randy Love was a free spirit—smarter than the average person—who was rarely found with an injunction on his pay packet if things started to go wrong. He wasn't particularly attached to people or things because he considered everything to be temporary or inconvenient. He lacked interpersonal knowledge, which cost him the opportunity to obtain what he desired.
Randy, the protagonist, was a fascinating character. He exemplified modern-day youth and the many trials and tribulations they face. He leaves his parents' home to start his own life. He begins by freelancing until he finds a more stable job. He works hard in school and can start his career. On his journey, he meets a variety of interesting people, my personal favorite being Suzie, with whom I identified strongly. Randy was quite attractive, which made it easy for him to entice the girls. Randy is maturing and becoming more responsible for his life as you progress.
There are numerous positive aspects to the book. S. M. Goodier was an excellent storyteller, and he portrayed Randy's encounters as a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. The book's descriptions were quite vivid. The author kept the book simple and easy to understand. This fits in perfectly with the smorgasbord of dynamic characters he introduces us to. I liked how the book had a romantic element to it and how a dictionary was provided for the various British slang words used.
What I didn't like about the book was that some of the characters ended up on cliffhangers, but I appreciated the author's effort in developing them. I wouldn't recommend the book to children or sensitive readers because it contains some sexual content and uses vulgar language. Several themes are addressed, including love and relationships, family, and resilience.
I gave the book 3 out of 4 stars because it was exceptionally edited and I did not find any errors. I recommend the book to young adults, nonfiction story fans looking for a light read, and adults with adolescent children.
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Randy the Irresistible
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Randy the Irresistible by S. M. Goodier is a non-fiction title that emphasizes the lives of youth. Randy and his interesting encounters are the main focus of the book.
Randy Love is the eldest child in a family of five. His mother died when he was very young, so he was raised by his father, John, a sales manager. Harriet, their eldest child, is an architect who realized that to advance in her career, she needed to set boundaries in life and thus smiled less because it belied her and showed weakness. James, the second child, went to law school and became a solicitor. His father didn't agree with it, but he still supported him. His career choice aided him in meeting his infinite other Randy, on the other hand, came into his family's life rather unexpectedly. Randy Love was a free spirit—smarter than the average person—who was rarely found with an injunction on his pay packet if things started to go wrong. He wasn't particularly attached to people or things because he considered everything to be temporary or inconvenient. He lacked interpersonal knowledge, which cost him the opportunity to obtain what he desired.
Randy, the protagonist, was a fascinating character. He exemplified modern-day youth and the many trials and tribulations they face. He leaves his parents' home to start his own life. He begins by freelancing until he finds a more stable job. He works hard in school and can start his career. On his journey, he meets a variety of interesting people, my personal favorite being Suzie, with whom I identified strongly. Randy was quite attractive, which made it easy for him to entice the girls. Randy is maturing and becoming more responsible for his life as you progress.
There are numerous positive aspects to the book. S. M. Goodier was an excellent storyteller, and he portrayed Randy's encounters as a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. The book's descriptions were quite vivid. The author kept the book simple and easy to understand. This fits in perfectly with the smorgasbord of dynamic characters he introduces us to. I liked how the book had a romantic element to it and how a dictionary was provided for the various British slang words used.
What I didn't like about the book was that some of the characters ended up on cliffhangers, but I appreciated the author's effort in developing them. I wouldn't recommend the book to children or sensitive readers because it contains some sexual content and uses vulgar language. Several themes are addressed, including love and relationships, family, and resilience.
I gave the book 3 out of 4 stars because it was exceptionally edited and I did not find any errors. I recommend the book to young adults, nonfiction story fans looking for a light read, and adults with adolescent children.
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Randy the Irresistible
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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