Official Review: On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco

Stephen Campana · Post by **Stephen Campana** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:14

John sounds like a cool character, and I like the theme of spiritual awakening, especially when you can’t tell if it’s authentic or not. I may give this one a read; thanks for the great review, User avatar.

Ari Martinez · Post by **Ari Martinez** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:15

" Did John really have an authentic spiritual experience on the “magic bed” or did he just go mad?" This was the sentence that sold me, I love books that leave stuff like this to be answered by the readers because it actually makes you think about everything you've read and it just makes you appreciate the book more. Thanks for the review.

AEisenbarth · Post by **AEisenbarth** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:15

Thank you for taking the time to read the book and write the review!

I have never heard of “absurdist fiction” but can get the picture. I’m not sure if this is something I’d enjoy.

I’m also not a fan of religion in my stories, and the review helps me see this is the entire book. I don’t know if this one will be for me. The review was helpful in determining if it’s a book I’d like or not.

No, I don’t think so. Thank you again for your helpful and thorough review.

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:16

On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco, a great book with well-developed characters and a great plot. The book is worth reading. Congratulations to the author on the BOTD. Great review!

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:17

On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco, a great book with well-developed characters and a great plot. The book is worth reading. Congratulations to the author on the BOTD. Great review!

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:17

On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco, a great book with well-developed characters and a great plot. The book is worth reading. Congratulations to the author on the BOTD. Great review!

gen_g · Post by **gen_g** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:18

Few errors and well-developed characters are definitely a plus! The term "absurdist fiction" is also something that's rather intriguing. Thanks for the review!

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:19

On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco, a great book with well-developed characters and a great plot. The book is worth reading. Congratulations to the author on the BOTD. Great review!

Vivian Umunakwe · Post by **Vivian Umunakwe** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:20

I am not a fan of books like this and have no idea if it may even pique my interest by merely looking at the cover. However, you have detailed a fine review and I hope I come across it soon.

jdsatosk · Post by **jdsatosk** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:24

I’ve never read anything of this genre type. Your great review makes me interested in trying it out.

Guda Lydia · Post by **Guda Lydia** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:25

Your review is very lively and interesting! I like John's characterand the general plot of the story. Also love that it's humorous and open to judgment on the readers part. I can't wait to read it. Congratulations!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:26

It is easy to understand how people would doubt John's authenticity. He certainly adopts behaviors that would make people question his methods for giving people joy and purpose. I like the author's writing strategy of leaving it open for the reader to decide if he was ingenious or simply mad. Great review!

Wangai Onyango · Post by **Wangai Onyango** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:27

Well, I must say this book has riveted my attention. I am so very curious about what made John apparently go bonkers. I will definitely read it and recommend it to some book-loving friends of mine.

raqstar1 · Post by **raqstar1** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:32

Sounds like an interesting well written book of confusion. Thanks for the review!

Maconstewart · Post by **Maconstewart** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:33

I had no idea that absurdist fiction was a thing, but this one truly fits! I think any book that leaves the reader thinking is a good one. And, this one seems to fit the bill.