Review of Gone Bodfishin’
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Review of Gone Bodfishin’
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Gone Bodfishin'" by David Done.]
Al, like Luke, dreams of escaping the rat race. When he informs Luke about a movie set he and a friend are setting up and mentions that Luke could learn to be a stuntman while helping out, Luke’s interest is piqued. Soon, he is on his way to Bodfish—a bold leap into the unknown. He will meet numerous people, like Don, Peg, Jarvis, Jake, Liz, Sue, Darla, Sonny, Jimbo, and Bubba, among others, including in his dreams. Perhaps love is in the air as well? Gone Bodfishin’ is a work of general fiction by David Done.
I enjoyed the story. Every scene felt realistic, and the characters were well-developed and endearing. The most surprising aspect of the book was its twists and turns, which surpassed those in many top fiction novels. These plot developments kept me thrilled, and I found myself eagerly turning page after page to see what would happen next. The book sometimes had me laughing as the characters speculated on the meaning of various words or phrases they encountered. Even a simple word like "brainstorm" became the subject of lively discussion when Sue, Don’s wife, called a meeting to generate ideas to help turn the movie set into a reality and start generating revenue. The group involved in running the project proved to be full of creative ideas. Grab a copy of this book, and you will discover all about "The Silver City Movie Set and Ranch" and its journey.
One of the aspects I appreciated most was the unpredictability of Luke and the story in general. This element stood out prominently in Gone Bodfishin’. However, the book’s editing appeared sloppy, as I encountered numerous errors while reading. These errors, though minor—mostly typos and punctuation issues—call for another round of editing. As a result, I rate the book three out of five stars. I am confident that with another round of editing, the book could achieve a perfect rating. Despite these issues, the story does not deserve a lower rating, and I did not notice any other flaws. This is a book that fans of general fiction will undoubtedly enjoy.
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Gone Bodfishin'
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Luke is working his way through college, and it seems the cycle of going from one temporary job to another greatly symbolizes the life he is about to start. Currently, Luke has a job checking tax forms, but he is already bored with the work. His desire to continue his college education is waning, as life after college does not appear promising. Everything changes one early morning when Luke finishes work early and decides to hitchhike home at 4 A.M. A misunderstanding occurs when Luke jumps into a taxi he thought had stopped to give him a ride; the taxi driver, Al, nearly shoots him in surprise.“At his core, Luke believed that all that was needed to succeed in life was to persevere, stick to the path, and fight the good fight. If you did so everything would be made good.”
(Done, David. Gone Bodfishin' (P. 189). Lora Malenkoff. Kindle Edition.)
Al, like Luke, dreams of escaping the rat race. When he informs Luke about a movie set he and a friend are setting up and mentions that Luke could learn to be a stuntman while helping out, Luke’s interest is piqued. Soon, he is on his way to Bodfish—a bold leap into the unknown. He will meet numerous people, like Don, Peg, Jarvis, Jake, Liz, Sue, Darla, Sonny, Jimbo, and Bubba, among others, including in his dreams. Perhaps love is in the air as well? Gone Bodfishin’ is a work of general fiction by David Done.
I enjoyed the story. Every scene felt realistic, and the characters were well-developed and endearing. The most surprising aspect of the book was its twists and turns, which surpassed those in many top fiction novels. These plot developments kept me thrilled, and I found myself eagerly turning page after page to see what would happen next. The book sometimes had me laughing as the characters speculated on the meaning of various words or phrases they encountered. Even a simple word like "brainstorm" became the subject of lively discussion when Sue, Don’s wife, called a meeting to generate ideas to help turn the movie set into a reality and start generating revenue. The group involved in running the project proved to be full of creative ideas. Grab a copy of this book, and you will discover all about "The Silver City Movie Set and Ranch" and its journey.
One of the aspects I appreciated most was the unpredictability of Luke and the story in general. This element stood out prominently in Gone Bodfishin’. However, the book’s editing appeared sloppy, as I encountered numerous errors while reading. These errors, though minor—mostly typos and punctuation issues—call for another round of editing. As a result, I rate the book three out of five stars. I am confident that with another round of editing, the book could achieve a perfect rating. Despite these issues, the story does not deserve a lower rating, and I did not notice any other flaws. This is a book that fans of general fiction will undoubtedly enjoy.
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Gone Bodfishin'
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