Review of Famous!

[Marsha JJ]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Famous!" by Riano D. McFarland.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Sometimes we need to take our dreams from the back shelf and move them front and center once again. In Riano D. McFarland’s great novel Famous!, this is exactly the situation that Alexander Myles finds himself in. After working at a mundane job for over a decade, he’s finally ready to pursue his dream of becoming famous.

Alexander hit the road in a classic 1968 Chevy Impala, the car that was his father’s pride and joy. As Alexander starts his journey, he begins to find out some surprising things about the history of the car that will lead him to a better understanding of himself. Along the way, he gets caught up in meeting people who were already familiar with the car. This leads to some interesting twists and turns on his road to becoming famous. There’s even a romance along the way. This excellent book will take you on a journey of adventure, discovery, connections, and family bonds. Famous! is a story about taking that first step towards making your dreams come true.

I was smiling at the author’s artful writing from the very beginning, and I knew this was a book I would enjoy. McFarland is a creative writer and a great storyteller. This book is a very engaging read. In addition to the entertaining story, I appreciated that there’s also a larger theme of pursuing one’s passion and purpose. Romantic love and the importance of family are also themes that are explored. McFarland was effective in slowly revealing the secrets of the Chevy Impala’s history as the narrative began to unfold. In turn, Alexander learned more about his family and himself. Overall, there was a lot in the book that held my attention.

I’m not a car enthusiast, so the parts of the book that were focused on the car and car racing were not my favorite parts. However, this didn’t detract from my enthusiasm of the book. If you are a car enthusiast, you are going to really love it. I didn’t have any major criticisms of the book. It was well crafted and professionally edited. Given my enjoyment of the book, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.

Famous! will appeal to readers who appreciate interesting narratives with excellent character development. Those with a passion for classic cars will especially enjoy this book. I recommend it to those who want to be inspired to take that first step toward a long-held dream.

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[Amy Luman]

I don’t really understand how a car can lead to knowing oneself better and even realizing that one likes oneself. Since I’ve never had that experience this might be a difficult book for me to immerse myself in.

[Leen282]

Making dreams come true: yes! Classic cars: not for me. Yet, since the author generously offered the book for free, I will read it since I love the idea of pursuing a dream, it's never too late for that.

[Domeseo Camus Meda]

A BOOK BY RIANO D.MCFARLAND WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF ALEXANDER WHO AFTER SPENDING 10 YEARS IN A MUNDANE JOB DECIDED TO PURSUE AN OLD DREAMS BY HITTING THE ROAD IN A CLASSIC 1968 CHEVY IMPALA CAR.
A BOOK FOR FANS OF CLASSIC CARS AND INSPIRED.GOOD REVIEW

[Meghan Soderholm]

I love stories that inspire us to follow our dreams. However, I'm slightly confused about how the car pushed Alexander to change directions. I will have to keep reading to find out. Also, I am not a car person myself, but I do love a success story.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

The story of Alexander Myles and his Chevy Impala seems very inspiring on how to take those first steps towards fulfilling your dreams. Also, it includes adventures, discoveries, family ties, and romance. I am a car enthusiast, so I think this book would please me.

[Alida Spies]

Alexander is part of a family where his brother and sister are highly successful people. However, nobody outside of their immediate circle of family and friends knows about them. For Alexander, his measure of success is fame and so he sets out on his quest to obtain it.

Thank you for the great review!

[Bertha Jackson]

Following your dreams is important to one's life. You only live once. Thank you for your review.

[Rocky Ellery James Tumbelaka]

This sounds like an interesting book. Taking the first step to achieve your dream is the hardest. I want to congratulate the author fo thus well written book. Thanks for the review.

[Margi zuu202]

Book of the day BOTD is fiction Alexander finds himself after working a mundane job for decades and ready to pursue her dream .her siblings were undoubtedly among the best in selected field. Alexander had no idea on his road to success but when he set out search for his destiny in 1968 driving Chevy which he inherited from his dad were he discovered the history of Chevy the adventure that changed the life of Alexander ..such an amazing book for those who like classic cars it was well written and reviewed I will recommend it

[Towfiq Juma]

I am deeply drawn to narratives that ignite inspiration and encourage individuals to pursue their dreams, unearthing their true potential along the journey.

[Slayermist]

I really related to Alexander, not on being a 40 year old rich man, but rather on having no real sense of purpose and lacking ambition towards life in general. I also loved the details of classic cars included in the book, as I'm an avid car lover(and definitely recommed this to other car lovers) and the memory filled journey Alexander goes through to achieve his dream. Hope to read more like this!

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

From the engaging narrative to the surprising twists, Famous! by Riano D. McFarland is a must-read for dreamers seeking adventure, love, and self-discovery. I can't wait to embark on Alexander's journey!

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

This review really inspired me to read this book. You made it seem like this book would be so much fun. Great review!

[Triciat50]

This book sounds like a really fun read. Sadly, Alexander Myles was born decades too early. These days with the internet it's so much easier for someone who's purpose in life is to become famous to succeed. Thanks for your review.