Review of Stolid
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Review of Stolid
[Following is a volunteer review of "Stolid" by Aaron D Key.]
Stolid is the third book in the The Wheel of Eight series by Aaron D. Key. You can read it as a standalone because none of the other characters from the previous books is present. However, since the book is part of a series, I assume the characters will be relevant in future books. This book focuses a lot on character development and reads like a backstory while also focusing on the present.
The book focuses on the character Stolid. It starts with him getting into someone's car. This man claims to know him, but Stolid does not remember him. Stolid talks about his life and the people he encountered. Occasionally, the man intervenes by mentioning a point or two about an event. Since the book focuses on memories, it is difficult to give a summary without spoilers. The book has a big focus on Stolid and his attachment to love. The people he meets have both a positive and negative effect on his life. You must read it to see who falls in which category and why.
I have read the previous book in the series and was excited about picking this book up. The author has a way with words that reminds me of poetry. I mentioned in my previous review that his book should be an audiobook, and I support my case with this book. I took my time reading it because I wanted to soak it all in. I love how the focus is on character development. Also, there were sentences and events in the book that left me speechless. The author surprised me more than once and left me wanting more.
I am concerned about this book's connection with the others. I understand I might not get that answer until the other books are released; however, I am curious. Also, I was a bit put off by the ending because I wanted more answers. At first, I thought I had a page missing. It wasn't a sudden ending, but I had to reread it a few times to understand.
Despite the negatives, I still enjoyed the book tremendously. The book seems exceptionally edited, as I did not find any errors or typos. Due to the reasons stated above, I give this book 4 out of 4 stars.
It is easy to recommend this book to anybody who enjoys character development. The concept of love is a big theme in the book. It is important to note that the relationships portrayed are homosexual, and profanity is present in the book. However, there are no explicit scenes. I would recommend Stolid to those who read the other books in the series, and I would also recommend it to readers who want to enjoy a slow-paced book that talks about characters and their ideology of love. I would not recommend this book to young readers or readers who are not patient. I believe that the beauty of this book comes once you finish it. You start to think about the events and characters and go back to points in the book for clues.
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Stolid
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Stolid is the third book in the The Wheel of Eight series by Aaron D. Key. You can read it as a standalone because none of the other characters from the previous books is present. However, since the book is part of a series, I assume the characters will be relevant in future books. This book focuses a lot on character development and reads like a backstory while also focusing on the present.
The book focuses on the character Stolid. It starts with him getting into someone's car. This man claims to know him, but Stolid does not remember him. Stolid talks about his life and the people he encountered. Occasionally, the man intervenes by mentioning a point or two about an event. Since the book focuses on memories, it is difficult to give a summary without spoilers. The book has a big focus on Stolid and his attachment to love. The people he meets have both a positive and negative effect on his life. You must read it to see who falls in which category and why.
I have read the previous book in the series and was excited about picking this book up. The author has a way with words that reminds me of poetry. I mentioned in my previous review that his book should be an audiobook, and I support my case with this book. I took my time reading it because I wanted to soak it all in. I love how the focus is on character development. Also, there were sentences and events in the book that left me speechless. The author surprised me more than once and left me wanting more.
I am concerned about this book's connection with the others. I understand I might not get that answer until the other books are released; however, I am curious. Also, I was a bit put off by the ending because I wanted more answers. At first, I thought I had a page missing. It wasn't a sudden ending, but I had to reread it a few times to understand.
Despite the negatives, I still enjoyed the book tremendously. The book seems exceptionally edited, as I did not find any errors or typos. Due to the reasons stated above, I give this book 4 out of 4 stars.
It is easy to recommend this book to anybody who enjoys character development. The concept of love is a big theme in the book. It is important to note that the relationships portrayed are homosexual, and profanity is present in the book. However, there are no explicit scenes. I would recommend Stolid to those who read the other books in the series, and I would also recommend it to readers who want to enjoy a slow-paced book that talks about characters and their ideology of love. I would not recommend this book to young readers or readers who are not patient. I believe that the beauty of this book comes once you finish it. You start to think about the events and characters and go back to points in the book for clues.
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Stolid
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
“Memories are dangerous things. You turn them over and over, until you know every touch and corner, but still you'll find an edge to cut you.”― Mark Lawrence, Prince of Thorns
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