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 book that talks about the life of Randy and his quest in life. The book explores the themes of responsibility, adulthood, and relationship.
The book talks about the character of Randy, the son of John Love. He was home with his father when he should be at school because his father felt he needed a gap year to get him on the right track. Randy got himself a job, although it did not pay much. He took on other side jobs to add to his income. Later, he got a job at a bank, and this paved way to another route in his journey. He moved to London, where he faced several challenges, such as raising income to secure an apartment, handling attention from the opposite gender, and coping with housemates who had different characters. Moving to London helped him reacquaint with friends he had not been in touch with for quite some time. He started a relationship with Nicky, and this taught him a lot.
The writer's ability to convey a serious matter in a way that seems unimportant is one of the things I love about the book. The author tried to project the responsibility that comes with adulthood using the character of Randy. To achieve this, he showed several stages of growth, such as Randy getting a job, thinking about finances, etc. This put a lighter tone on the importance of facing the reality of life. Randy handled his relationship with people, starting from his family, interestingly. His association with his father was strange because it opened my eyes to a new form of family bond that I did not know existed. Despite his lack in several aspects, his father was constantly there for him and never neglected him.
Randy's lifestyle provided insight into the challenges that youths face in this present age. His attraction towards females and his interest in running away from commitment are familiar, making the book more relatable. One thing I disliked in the book is that other characters were given less attention and the major focus was on Randy. This made the book boring because just a little information was provided about other characters. More background information about characters such as Nicky, John Love, and his sister Harriet should have been provided to give the reader a glimpse of who they truly are.
I came across a few grammatical errors while reading the book, which greatly impressed me. The book was well edited. Therefore, I rate Randy the Irresistible 4 out of 4 stars because I was able to gain impactful knowledge from the book.
I recommend this book to people who understand what it means to grow up and bear responsibilities. I love how adulthood is portrayed in the book and the tactics employed.
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Randy the Irresistible
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Randy the Irresistible by S. M. Goodier is a book that talks about the life of Randy and his quest in life. The book explores the themes of responsibility, adulthood, and relationship.
The book talks about the character of Randy, the son of John Love. He was home with his father when he should be at school because his father felt he needed a gap year to get him on the right track. Randy got himself a job, although it did not pay much. He took on other side jobs to add to his income. Later, he got a job at a bank, and this paved way to another route in his journey. He moved to London, where he faced several challenges, such as raising income to secure an apartment, handling attention from the opposite gender, and coping with housemates who had different characters. Moving to London helped him reacquaint with friends he had not been in touch with for quite some time. He started a relationship with Nicky, and this taught him a lot.
The writer's ability to convey a serious matter in a way that seems unimportant is one of the things I love about the book. The author tried to project the responsibility that comes with adulthood using the character of Randy. To achieve this, he showed several stages of growth, such as Randy getting a job, thinking about finances, etc. This put a lighter tone on the importance of facing the reality of life. Randy handled his relationship with people, starting from his family, interestingly. His association with his father was strange because it opened my eyes to a new form of family bond that I did not know existed. Despite his lack in several aspects, his father was constantly there for him and never neglected him.
Randy's lifestyle provided insight into the challenges that youths face in this present age. His attraction towards females and his interest in running away from commitment are familiar, making the book more relatable. One thing I disliked in the book is that other characters were given less attention and the major focus was on Randy. This made the book boring because just a little information was provided about other characters. More background information about characters such as Nicky, John Love, and his sister Harriet should have been provided to give the reader a glimpse of who they truly are.
I came across a few grammatical errors while reading the book, which greatly impressed me. The book was well edited. Therefore, I rate Randy the Irresistible 4 out of 4 stars because I was able to gain impactful knowledge from the book.
I recommend this book to people who understand what it means to grow up and bear responsibilities. I love how adulthood is portrayed in the book and the tactics employed.
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Randy the Irresistible
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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