Review of The Party Line

[Michaelowa]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Party Line" by Dennis D. Gagnon.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Book: The Party Line
Author: Dennis D. Gagnon


The Party Line by Dennis D. Gagnon is a science fiction narrative. It is based on the narration of a 17-year-old high school teenage boy as he grapples with the existence of a metaphysical realm.

The narrator of the story starts by explaining his relationship with D., his childhood friend and accomplice. The two boys from Southern California live without following any rules, and they play their part in society by ‘bullying the bullies.’

However, when they get to high school, they grow apart and D. gets interested in mathematics and psychology while the narrator goes for science and philosophy. At this point, he begins to contemplate the notion of the party-line, his view that the world is filled with gods. He embarks on discovering the truth, resulting in a series of life-changing events that affect both him and D. As the story progresses, other characters are introduced, influencing the narrator’s quest for truth in various ways.

This book has a series of thrilling events that capture one’s full attention. It is an eye-opener, and it makes you ponder over metaphysical issues. The author’s writing style is unique, he makes you question existence in itself and attempts to give answers, but at the same time makes you yearn to experiment and find out truths for yourself.

Apart from the narrator’s frequent breaks from the main events in the story to withdraw into his thoughts, I find no other faults in the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it addresses in great detail questions usually asked; questions about consciousness, suffering, the self, love and hate, amongst others.

I recommend The Party Line to science fiction lovers. It is a real gold mine for fans of metaphysical speculation. Due to the language complexity, however, I believe children and young adolescents may find it a bit challenging to read hence I recommend it to people above the age of 17.

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