Review by Santhush Xavier -- Wrong Turn, Right Guy

[Santhush Xavier]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Wrong Turn, Right Guy" by Haylie B. Fox.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Wrong turn, Right guy by Haylie B.Fox is the author's first novel. It is perfectly written with simply understandable language. This book belongs to the category of fiction. As in most fictions here too is included a mixture of emotions like romance, humour, dissapointment and victory where romance and humour is highlighted.The author has also succeeded in bringing out a few social characters like Mr. Blakely.

The effort taken by the author to refrain the story from becoming too serious is appreciable. Though the story is a bit unappealing at the beginning it reaches a steady nature at the climax when Teresa meets Alex and Luca. I found myself reading those unammusing parts due to the humourous plots included now and then. The first impression given to anyone reading this is humour since at the beginning of the story Tessa (Teresa) recalls how she was humiliated at the restaurant by her grandparents. In addition to the main themes of love and humour Fox has succeeded in bringing out the theme of animal love. It is evident by the way Tessa treats her new dog friend.

This book being the author's first novel, seems to have a few defects whichever are worthy of notice. The author has taken much effort in describing the sceneries rather than the incidents related to the main character, Tessa. Description of her travels, restaurants and cafes she encountered with seem to provide a complete insight of Italy. It looks so natural that it enables the reader to imagine himself in the plot even though he has never visited Italy. It is coincident how Tessa finds the perfect match for her. In the other hand it seems a bit implausible.

Tessa's character is shown as totally obsessed with her career and had worked in a stretch for twelve years, but it seems unnatural when she finally decides to have a break for attending her friend's wedding. Meanwhile Tessa's character is painted as ignorant and rude to others. Thus it reveals that the author has analysed the real nature of a person under pressure in such a sort of indecisive situation like losing her job.The most important thing I like about the story is how Tessa manages her life to be independent.

I did enjoy the novel so I would like to rate it "3 out of 4 stars". I recommend this story for anyone who loves to read a simply understandable romantic comedy.

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