Review of Rickey Montey, Hero of His Age
Posted: 07 Oct 2022, 10:25
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rickey Montey, Hero of His Age" by Richard Hamerski.]
The year is 2050. The world has changed; technology has replaced many human jobs, and speaking ill of technology or computers is considered hate speech. The American flag is banned in many parts of the country, and most of society is controlled by only a few corporate giants. In this near-future lives Rickey Montey, a young adult who is struggling to survive on his own with so few jobs available. When he is offered the chance to make money by cleaning the house of an extremely rich man, Mr. Miter, Rickey jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, the job turns out to have much bigger problems than just the dirt, and Rickey is forced to work under Mr. Miter’s control. He is given the latest and greatest technology and sent to various public gatherings, told to gather intel and pictures of specific objects, people, and discussions. As Rickey slowly learns the reasons behind Mr. Miter’s demands, he begins to realize that he is now an involuntary part of a scheme that could turn the country upside down. Now, Rickey must determine if he can change his role in the plot while also keeping himself alive before it’s too late.
I greatly enjoyed reading Rickey Montey Hero of His Age by Richard Hamerski! The plot of the story is very thought-provoking, and it stayed with me long after I finished the book. I loved the amount of detail Hamerski uses to describe this near-future society. Concerns of today are addressed through new laws, inventions, and societal rules, which I found fascinating, especially because the majority of them appeared to be very realistic possibilities. I loved the constant mystery and suspense present throughout the book, and I especially liked trying to figure out Mr. Miter’s plan alongside Rickey.
Rickey’s character was very well written and relatable. As a young adult, he never had to worry about politics or deeper issues, but his situation with Mr. Miter forced him to confront his own beliefs on a variety of topics. I liked the internal evaluation I was forced to do because of this, since I felt that I needed to contemplate my own beliefs and thoughts on these issues. Hamerski does an excellent job of including Rickey’s internal monologue throughout the book, allowing me to see Rickey’s true thoughts and emotions. I felt like this allowed me to feel a more personal connection to him and care more deeply about what happened to him.
I have nothing negative to say about this book, and I gladly give it a 4 out of 4. The few errors I found were minor and did not cause any confusion or take away from my enjoyment. This is the second novel by Richard Hamerski that I enjoyed, so I look forward to reading more of his work.
I recommend this book to readers that enjoy fictional mystery novels, especially ones with a futuristic setting. Readers interested in politics might also enjoy this book since many political ideologies are discussed. I do not recommend this novel to younger readers, as some of the issues and political ideologies talked about might be too advanced for them.
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Rickey Montey, Hero of His Age
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The year is 2050. The world has changed; technology has replaced many human jobs, and speaking ill of technology or computers is considered hate speech. The American flag is banned in many parts of the country, and most of society is controlled by only a few corporate giants. In this near-future lives Rickey Montey, a young adult who is struggling to survive on his own with so few jobs available. When he is offered the chance to make money by cleaning the house of an extremely rich man, Mr. Miter, Rickey jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, the job turns out to have much bigger problems than just the dirt, and Rickey is forced to work under Mr. Miter’s control. He is given the latest and greatest technology and sent to various public gatherings, told to gather intel and pictures of specific objects, people, and discussions. As Rickey slowly learns the reasons behind Mr. Miter’s demands, he begins to realize that he is now an involuntary part of a scheme that could turn the country upside down. Now, Rickey must determine if he can change his role in the plot while also keeping himself alive before it’s too late.
I greatly enjoyed reading Rickey Montey Hero of His Age by Richard Hamerski! The plot of the story is very thought-provoking, and it stayed with me long after I finished the book. I loved the amount of detail Hamerski uses to describe this near-future society. Concerns of today are addressed through new laws, inventions, and societal rules, which I found fascinating, especially because the majority of them appeared to be very realistic possibilities. I loved the constant mystery and suspense present throughout the book, and I especially liked trying to figure out Mr. Miter’s plan alongside Rickey.
Rickey’s character was very well written and relatable. As a young adult, he never had to worry about politics or deeper issues, but his situation with Mr. Miter forced him to confront his own beliefs on a variety of topics. I liked the internal evaluation I was forced to do because of this, since I felt that I needed to contemplate my own beliefs and thoughts on these issues. Hamerski does an excellent job of including Rickey’s internal monologue throughout the book, allowing me to see Rickey’s true thoughts and emotions. I felt like this allowed me to feel a more personal connection to him and care more deeply about what happened to him.
I have nothing negative to say about this book, and I gladly give it a 4 out of 4. The few errors I found were minor and did not cause any confusion or take away from my enjoyment. This is the second novel by Richard Hamerski that I enjoyed, so I look forward to reading more of his work.
I recommend this book to readers that enjoy fictional mystery novels, especially ones with a futuristic setting. Readers interested in politics might also enjoy this book since many political ideologies are discussed. I do not recommend this novel to younger readers, as some of the issues and political ideologies talked about might be too advanced for them.
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Rickey Montey, Hero of His Age
View: on Bookshelves