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Review of The Sojourners
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Sojourners" by T. L. Hughes.]
It had been Michael's, Decky's and Luke's dream for a while to find a music video production job in London. That is how, in September 1984, the three Americans landed at London's Heathrow Airport. They soon found out that landing this particular job was not easy, and hence, they decided to change their whole way of dreaming.
The Sojourners by T.L. Hughes is a story about Michael Hogan who embarks on a trip with his friends Decky and Luke, acclaiming that he wanted to find a music video producing job. However, he has his own reasons as to why he wanted to leave America. Before he knew it, his little trip to London unfolded into a wonderful journey full of beautiful countries, stunning city nights and elegant towns. He lives the unforgettable moments of his life where he gets a chance to connect and interact with people from all over the world with distinct personalities, who think differently, speak various languages, and have contrasting opinions. His adventure is overflowing with wacky people, mesmerizing train rides, breath-taking views, visiting age-old monuments, etc. All throughout the book, we see Michael travelling through Europe, believing that there was something waiting behind it all.
Flipping through the pages of the book, it gradually made me realize the beauty life withholds and all the craziness and madness that comes along with it. At times, it made me believe I was somewhere in the middle of Europe, sitting by the window on a train crossing through a rural countryside.
Michael Hogan's character is really well-written. The fact that he endlessly ponders about the most trivial and insignificant phenomena gives us a glimpse of things from a different perspective. Michael thought of life as an amazing story — the ups, the downs, the chance meetings, the regrets, and the promise of ultimate happiness that we might attain someday were all a part of it. Throughout his journey, we see him discovering new places, towns, people, while also discovering himself. There were times when he felt himself falling into the abyss of desolation, but eventually, he was able to confront his dismal loneliness and overcome it. He believes that everyone in life is on their own unique journey. Life was a gift according to Mike, and it took immense faith and perseverance to unwrap it.
I don't think I have anything negative to say about the book. This book was a complete ride in itself. Sometimes, it felt like the positive aura was radiating from the pages. Moreover, the flow was maintained throughout the book, which makes the reader think that they are a part of the sensational adventure. All the other characters are well depicted, with a deep insight into their personalities. The simple way in which things are portrayed in a light-hearted and comical manner, makes the reader feel at ease and thoroughly enjoy the book.
I found very few errors, so the book seems to be professionally edited. I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would definitely recommend this book to readers who love books about travelling. This book might also be liked by readers of historical fiction as it is set in the 1980s and by those book lovers who are great fans of adventure novels.
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The Sojourners
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It had been Michael's, Decky's and Luke's dream for a while to find a music video production job in London. That is how, in September 1984, the three Americans landed at London's Heathrow Airport. They soon found out that landing this particular job was not easy, and hence, they decided to change their whole way of dreaming.
The Sojourners by T.L. Hughes is a story about Michael Hogan who embarks on a trip with his friends Decky and Luke, acclaiming that he wanted to find a music video producing job. However, he has his own reasons as to why he wanted to leave America. Before he knew it, his little trip to London unfolded into a wonderful journey full of beautiful countries, stunning city nights and elegant towns. He lives the unforgettable moments of his life where he gets a chance to connect and interact with people from all over the world with distinct personalities, who think differently, speak various languages, and have contrasting opinions. His adventure is overflowing with wacky people, mesmerizing train rides, breath-taking views, visiting age-old monuments, etc. All throughout the book, we see Michael travelling through Europe, believing that there was something waiting behind it all.
Flipping through the pages of the book, it gradually made me realize the beauty life withholds and all the craziness and madness that comes along with it. At times, it made me believe I was somewhere in the middle of Europe, sitting by the window on a train crossing through a rural countryside.
Michael Hogan's character is really well-written. The fact that he endlessly ponders about the most trivial and insignificant phenomena gives us a glimpse of things from a different perspective. Michael thought of life as an amazing story — the ups, the downs, the chance meetings, the regrets, and the promise of ultimate happiness that we might attain someday were all a part of it. Throughout his journey, we see him discovering new places, towns, people, while also discovering himself. There were times when he felt himself falling into the abyss of desolation, but eventually, he was able to confront his dismal loneliness and overcome it. He believes that everyone in life is on their own unique journey. Life was a gift according to Mike, and it took immense faith and perseverance to unwrap it.
I don't think I have anything negative to say about the book. This book was a complete ride in itself. Sometimes, it felt like the positive aura was radiating from the pages. Moreover, the flow was maintained throughout the book, which makes the reader think that they are a part of the sensational adventure. All the other characters are well depicted, with a deep insight into their personalities. The simple way in which things are portrayed in a light-hearted and comical manner, makes the reader feel at ease and thoroughly enjoy the book.
I found very few errors, so the book seems to be professionally edited. I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would definitely recommend this book to readers who love books about travelling. This book might also be liked by readers of historical fiction as it is set in the 1980s and by those book lovers who are great fans of adventure novels.
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The Sojourners
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