Official Review: We the People by Bruce Bennett Review
Posted: 14 Aug 2013, 18:35
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "We the People" by Bruce Bennett.]
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This book is titled We the People , it is a work of fiction by Bruce Bennett. It is set in the middle of an economic meltdown far worse than The Great Depression. Martial law is now in effect and one ordinary working class American is swept up as the instigator of a revolution. The two main characters, Roger and Will, advance not only on a physical journey, but an emotional one as well. Their morals and fiber of being are tested every step of the way. Will they hold strong to who they are or when the government fails and it’s every man for himself will they lose their humanity?
The book not only follows two main characters, but shows the falling-out of the country from many points of view; A laid off factory worker, a wealthy business owner “the rich man”, the oppressed black man, an escaped convict, and the President of the United States himself. The ringleaders of the revolution claim the government keeps the people believing that the issue is black against white, when it is really the rich robbing the poor.
The book is considered fiction, but while reading you can see how it could easily become a reality. Since the United States is in a financial crisis already it is no stretch of imagination to think that these things could happen in the U. S. since it is already happening around the world. In my personal opinion I would not want to read a book like this.
Although I enjoyed the journey of the main characters in the way that they held true to themselves and did not turn savage like so many others, the background in which it is set is too “close to home” so to speak to make one comfortable. For example Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins shows unspeakable hardships and barbarity, but the thought of that happening to the United States seems far-fetched so it is an enjoyable read.
I like that after reading this book I am more aware as to what is happening politically and financially within the country but I don’t like what I see. Overall a good story, but not my particular taste in books. I rate this book a 2 out of 4 stars.
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The book not only follows two main characters, but shows the falling-out of the country from many points of view; A laid off factory worker, a wealthy business owner “the rich man”, the oppressed black man, an escaped convict, and the President of the United States himself. The ringleaders of the revolution claim the government keeps the people believing that the issue is black against white, when it is really the rich robbing the poor.
The book is considered fiction, but while reading you can see how it could easily become a reality. Since the United States is in a financial crisis already it is no stretch of imagination to think that these things could happen in the U. S. since it is already happening around the world. In my personal opinion I would not want to read a book like this.
Although I enjoyed the journey of the main characters in the way that they held true to themselves and did not turn savage like so many others, the background in which it is set is too “close to home” so to speak to make one comfortable. For example Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins shows unspeakable hardships and barbarity, but the thought of that happening to the United States seems far-fetched so it is an enjoyable read.
I like that after reading this book I am more aware as to what is happening politically and financially within the country but I don’t like what I see. Overall a good story, but not my particular taste in books. I rate this book a 2 out of 4 stars.
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Buy "We the People" on Amazon
Buy "We the People" on Barnes and Noble