Review of The Man Who Fell Too Far

[Kibet Hillary]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Man Who Fell Too Far" by Roger Corea..]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Authored by Roger Corea, The Man Who Fell Too Far is a crime thriller that was published in 2020. It is divided into 31 thrilling chapters. Employing a non-linear narration, the author goes back and forth in time, revealing the background of various characters, reminiscing the good old times, and narrating current events. It all begins in May 1995 in the Adirondack Mountains, where Jeff Walden was installing cable lines. Michael Alexander just finished dinner with Megan, his wife, and kids, Teddy and Jason. On the way, they encounter emergency responders transporting their unconscious friend, Jeff, to the hospital. He has suffered grave skull fractures, and the prognosis was poor.

Who is Jeff? What led to the accident? Did someone intend to hurt a man known for his selfishness and generosity? Before the story ends, the reader will have encountered tragic events, captivating dialogues, parental reputation and bullying, inefficient policing, and riveting action. I did not encounter any dull moments in the story. It began as a simple story that became more complex as more incidents occurred, creating a tangled web.

The book brings to life the turmoils we all face when faced with a dilemma, as the characters are relatable. Michael ignores his gut feeling and finds himself rolling down a slippery slope. True to his word, the author made the characters as relatable as they could be. I empathized with Michael as he tried to battle guilt, obsessing over finding Jeff and his son, Tyler, while his wife and children faded slowly into the distance. There are numerous other characters, but I identified most with Michael because he perfectly portrayed the complexity of decision-making and human emotions.

The characters were the most remarkable aspect of the story. Another feature I enjoyed was how the author left some loose ends untied; I had to attempt to figure out who had committed some crimes, and it felt satisfying, on top of generating more suspense. Fortunately, the primary story arc was successfully resolved. I would have preferred more showing, letting the characters tell their story, to the narrator telling approach that was primarily employed, though. However, this would have stretched out the story. So, I will not say it was a major downside.

I heartily rate the book four out of four. It will appeal the most to passionate readers of crime thrillers. Owing to the presence of sex scenes and swearing, albeit infrequent, I recommend it to readers aged sixteen and above.

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[Aisha Yakub]

Seems like a great read. Would love to check this out. Great review.

[Amy Luman]

Thank you for mentioning the sex scenes. Those make me uncomfortable and keep me from wanting to read a book. I was very interested until that.

[Ceeco2002]

I wonder if Jeff survived the terrible accident. Nice review!

[Favour Alade Boluwatife]

Wonderful review. It's a thrilling book, and you never know what will happen next. If you enjoy reading tense, suspenseful books, you should check out this one; you'll love it.