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Review by Wayne wayne -- Demon Freaks
[Following is a volunteer review of "Demon Freaks" by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.]
Bing had a theory that time was a subjective thing, not an objective quantity. Sometimes it seemed to pass slowly because it actually was passing slowly. He felt that if he could invent a subjective clock, he could measure the passage of any particular moment, and compare it against objective clock time to find out how quickly or slowly it was going by. These are Bing's thoughts when he finds himself in a tight situation on a mission. Bing, Ron his twin brother, Kaitlyn and Prathamesh “Meat” Kimitri are high school juniors at Barton High. They also the members of a band, and they have been in trouble with the school administration for antagonizing their teacher, Mr. Brom. Bing and Ron need to pass their SATs, so they can join colleges of their choice, rather than work at McDonald's as their mother suggests.
The night before the SATs, the four decide to head to Meat's cabin in the forest, so they can practice as a band, and later study for their SATs. But things don't go as planned; Mr. Brom appears in the cabin amidst a storm, and attacks them with a dagger. They survive Mr. Brom's attack but the dagger is more than what it looks, and takes over Meat's mind. The rest have to save their friend, and these leads to a series of events they never anticipated. They have to fight demons, powerful people, and still get ready for their SATs, that await them in the morning. Feel the thrill, enjoy the adventure and the drama in the book Demon Freaks by J R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.
What I like most about the book is how well it's orchestrated. The beginning is simple, and the author lays a solid foundation on the characters. The author is an amazing storyteller; he has the reader's attention throughout the book. Every detail that the author includes is relevant to the story. At no point did I consider the book boring. I love the suspense in every scene. For example, in the beginning, I was curious on how innocent high school juniors will be involved in demon activities. As the story unfolds, it gets more interesting, and the reader anticipates on the next part of the story. At the end of the book, I couldn't believe all the events took place in one night. Every step is accounted for, hence at no point is the reader left hanging. The book depicts a clear-cut conflict between good and evil.
The characters fit their roles perfectly, hence the story is not monotonous. Even though Bing and Ron are twins, they have different personalities: Bing is a planner, and takes his time to think before taking action, while Ron makes hasty decisions without thinking twice. This makes the story interesting. Their minds don't sync as it would be expected from twins. Bing worries about his education, while Ron is a don't care. Bing worries that Ron's actions could get them expelled. Their friends are also different in interesting ways. Meat is the most disorganized, unfocused kid in school, and Kaitlyn is always late; sometimes even hours late for everything. One would wonder how they get along as friends and as a band; but they are an exemplary group, always there for each other. Their different personalities make the story even more interesting. Later, they have to get out of their comfort zones, put aside their insecurities since their fate and that of the universe depends on them.
I love the sense of humor. I was amused when some characters make jokes in the face of terror. This eases the tension in dramatic scenes. At one time, Bing and Ron have to undress and steal uniform from some guys they knocked out, and they have time to complement and make fun of each other, even though they're trespassing and in grave danger.
There's nothing to dislike about the book. The author is creative, and the book is flawless. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out 4 stars. I would recommend this book to action, thrill, conspiracy, drama and horror enthusiasts. If you love to see someone laugh in the face of danger, this is the book for you. I would not recommend the book to children and young teens because there are instances of violence and profanity.
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Demon Freaks
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Bing had a theory that time was a subjective thing, not an objective quantity. Sometimes it seemed to pass slowly because it actually was passing slowly. He felt that if he could invent a subjective clock, he could measure the passage of any particular moment, and compare it against objective clock time to find out how quickly or slowly it was going by. These are Bing's thoughts when he finds himself in a tight situation on a mission. Bing, Ron his twin brother, Kaitlyn and Prathamesh “Meat” Kimitri are high school juniors at Barton High. They also the members of a band, and they have been in trouble with the school administration for antagonizing their teacher, Mr. Brom. Bing and Ron need to pass their SATs, so they can join colleges of their choice, rather than work at McDonald's as their mother suggests.
The night before the SATs, the four decide to head to Meat's cabin in the forest, so they can practice as a band, and later study for their SATs. But things don't go as planned; Mr. Brom appears in the cabin amidst a storm, and attacks them with a dagger. They survive Mr. Brom's attack but the dagger is more than what it looks, and takes over Meat's mind. The rest have to save their friend, and these leads to a series of events they never anticipated. They have to fight demons, powerful people, and still get ready for their SATs, that await them in the morning. Feel the thrill, enjoy the adventure and the drama in the book Demon Freaks by J R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.
What I like most about the book is how well it's orchestrated. The beginning is simple, and the author lays a solid foundation on the characters. The author is an amazing storyteller; he has the reader's attention throughout the book. Every detail that the author includes is relevant to the story. At no point did I consider the book boring. I love the suspense in every scene. For example, in the beginning, I was curious on how innocent high school juniors will be involved in demon activities. As the story unfolds, it gets more interesting, and the reader anticipates on the next part of the story. At the end of the book, I couldn't believe all the events took place in one night. Every step is accounted for, hence at no point is the reader left hanging. The book depicts a clear-cut conflict between good and evil.
The characters fit their roles perfectly, hence the story is not monotonous. Even though Bing and Ron are twins, they have different personalities: Bing is a planner, and takes his time to think before taking action, while Ron makes hasty decisions without thinking twice. This makes the story interesting. Their minds don't sync as it would be expected from twins. Bing worries about his education, while Ron is a don't care. Bing worries that Ron's actions could get them expelled. Their friends are also different in interesting ways. Meat is the most disorganized, unfocused kid in school, and Kaitlyn is always late; sometimes even hours late for everything. One would wonder how they get along as friends and as a band; but they are an exemplary group, always there for each other. Their different personalities make the story even more interesting. Later, they have to get out of their comfort zones, put aside their insecurities since their fate and that of the universe depends on them.
I love the sense of humor. I was amused when some characters make jokes in the face of terror. This eases the tension in dramatic scenes. At one time, Bing and Ron have to undress and steal uniform from some guys they knocked out, and they have time to complement and make fun of each other, even though they're trespassing and in grave danger.
There's nothing to dislike about the book. The author is creative, and the book is flawless. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out 4 stars. I would recommend this book to action, thrill, conspiracy, drama and horror enthusiasts. If you love to see someone laugh in the face of danger, this is the book for you. I would not recommend the book to children and young teens because there are instances of violence and profanity.
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Demon Freaks
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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