Review of Chrome Mountain
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Review of Chrome Mountain
[Following is a volunteer review of "Chrome Mountain" by Ben Schneider.]
Ben Schneider's action-packed thriller, Chrome Mountain, takes us into a world where terrorists, biker gangs, nerdy scientists, and futuristic technology combine. The narrative follows Sonya and Trey, two protagonists with distinct backgrounds. Sonya, having escaped from a biker gang and her violent ex-boyfriend, goes into hiding at her grandmother's house. Trey, a scientist who invented an invisibility shield, destroyed it to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
Trey becomes the target of the Chrome Falcons, a terrorist organization, and is unable to get help from authorities who suspect him of working for the group. Sonya and Trey join forces to flee from the terrorists and the police. They board one of the terrorists' planes, which they sabotage to gain access to weapons, money, and diamonds. They set up a temporary home in a hotel, preparing for the inevitable showdown.
The FBI contacts them to apprehend the terrorists, but the task is challenging. The terrorist group is large, widespread, and has access to deadly technology. Trey and Sonya must fight to keep themselves and their loved ones safe while avoiding massive casualties. Meanwhile, Sonya's past continues to threaten them from another direction.
This thrilling story has unique elements that make it stand out from other action thrillers. The author weaves a story of Christian redemption into the events, which some readers may appreciate. However, the character's faith conversion seems sudden and unrealistic, lacking proper contemplation and resistance.
The author developed the main and side characters' backstories, which thoroughly explained their motivations and character profiles. However, much of the dialogue between characters was unrealistic, overly expository, and laced with verbal clichés. Similarly, the internal monologues were verbose and expository, not typical of how people speak to themselves.
Despite these issues, I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars but would caution against recommending it to minors due to the significant amount of violence and occasional use of profanity, as well as the frequent use of derogatory terms like "slut" and "whore" when referring to female characters.
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Ben Schneider's action-packed thriller, Chrome Mountain, takes us into a world where terrorists, biker gangs, nerdy scientists, and futuristic technology combine. The narrative follows Sonya and Trey, two protagonists with distinct backgrounds. Sonya, having escaped from a biker gang and her violent ex-boyfriend, goes into hiding at her grandmother's house. Trey, a scientist who invented an invisibility shield, destroyed it to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
Trey becomes the target of the Chrome Falcons, a terrorist organization, and is unable to get help from authorities who suspect him of working for the group. Sonya and Trey join forces to flee from the terrorists and the police. They board one of the terrorists' planes, which they sabotage to gain access to weapons, money, and diamonds. They set up a temporary home in a hotel, preparing for the inevitable showdown.
The FBI contacts them to apprehend the terrorists, but the task is challenging. The terrorist group is large, widespread, and has access to deadly technology. Trey and Sonya must fight to keep themselves and their loved ones safe while avoiding massive casualties. Meanwhile, Sonya's past continues to threaten them from another direction.
This thrilling story has unique elements that make it stand out from other action thrillers. The author weaves a story of Christian redemption into the events, which some readers may appreciate. However, the character's faith conversion seems sudden and unrealistic, lacking proper contemplation and resistance.
The author developed the main and side characters' backstories, which thoroughly explained their motivations and character profiles. However, much of the dialogue between characters was unrealistic, overly expository, and laced with verbal clichés. Similarly, the internal monologues were verbose and expository, not typical of how people speak to themselves.
Despite these issues, I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars but would caution against recommending it to minors due to the significant amount of violence and occasional use of profanity, as well as the frequent use of derogatory terms like "slut" and "whore" when referring to female characters.
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This review demonstrates that Sonya and Trey are characters trying to survive the plots they are tied up in. Terrorists, biker gangs, nerds, and advanced technology are sure to deliver action-packed events. The reader will stay engaged.
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