Review of The Man Who Fell Too Far
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Review of The Man Who Fell Too Far
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Man Who Fell Too Far" by Roger Corea..]
May of 1995 in northeastern New York state finds Jeff Walden dragging his bleeding, broken body across a remote road before losing consciousness. While installing lines high in the air, he was thrown from his telescoping boom truck when it rolled unexpectedly and left him fighting for his life. Michael Alexander, while driving his family home from dinner, comes across his unconscious best friend strapped to a gurney and being loaded into the back of an ambulance. The following day, Jeff inexplicably disappears from the trauma center and no one can locate him.
Four months later, Jeff's son, Tyler is living in a foster home, and the Bridgetown Police Department has started searching for Jeff in connection to a murder. Michael becomes increasingly convinced that his friend is innocent and risks everything to find him before the police do. Roger Corea's The Man Who Fell Too Far weaves a gripping tale that takes you from the dark recesses of a West Virginia coal mine to the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains.
Mr. Corea distinguishes himself as an expert in character development by presenting a cast of complex, yet relatable individuals. It is not at all difficult to share in the celebration of their victories or in the mourning of their losses. I am especially struck by the story of Jeff's son and the depths of his emotional state while he navigates life in the foster care system. The difficulties he faced will come to mind even after I have put the book down.
The plot is not shackled to just one storyline involving some characters. There are multiple smaller stories to follow involving love, betrayal, and revenge. These stories can be subtle and some can provide a short respite from the heaviness of the subject matter. By the end of the book the author resolves each story and cements them together to form an entertaining conclusion.
Roger Corea's writing style flows smoothly and easily. There is no overly ambitious use of large or obscure words that require having a dictionary on hand. The descriptions are detailed, concise, and realistic. This book is exceptionally well edited with no spelling or grammatical errors to be found.
In my opinion, there is nothing negative that can be said about this book. However, I feel that any potential readers need to be aware that some of the subject matter could be triggering. There is nothing that I would consider excessive in nature, but a small amount of caution should be exercised.
I rate The Man Who Fell Too Far by Roger Corea 5 out of 5 stars. The characters are dynamic and developed, while the story is varied and interesting. Overall this is an entertaining book that I recommend to anyone who is looking for a quick read with a surprising ending.
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The Man Who Fell Too Far
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May of 1995 in northeastern New York state finds Jeff Walden dragging his bleeding, broken body across a remote road before losing consciousness. While installing lines high in the air, he was thrown from his telescoping boom truck when it rolled unexpectedly and left him fighting for his life. Michael Alexander, while driving his family home from dinner, comes across his unconscious best friend strapped to a gurney and being loaded into the back of an ambulance. The following day, Jeff inexplicably disappears from the trauma center and no one can locate him.
Four months later, Jeff's son, Tyler is living in a foster home, and the Bridgetown Police Department has started searching for Jeff in connection to a murder. Michael becomes increasingly convinced that his friend is innocent and risks everything to find him before the police do. Roger Corea's The Man Who Fell Too Far weaves a gripping tale that takes you from the dark recesses of a West Virginia coal mine to the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains.
Mr. Corea distinguishes himself as an expert in character development by presenting a cast of complex, yet relatable individuals. It is not at all difficult to share in the celebration of their victories or in the mourning of their losses. I am especially struck by the story of Jeff's son and the depths of his emotional state while he navigates life in the foster care system. The difficulties he faced will come to mind even after I have put the book down.
The plot is not shackled to just one storyline involving some characters. There are multiple smaller stories to follow involving love, betrayal, and revenge. These stories can be subtle and some can provide a short respite from the heaviness of the subject matter. By the end of the book the author resolves each story and cements them together to form an entertaining conclusion.
Roger Corea's writing style flows smoothly and easily. There is no overly ambitious use of large or obscure words that require having a dictionary on hand. The descriptions are detailed, concise, and realistic. This book is exceptionally well edited with no spelling or grammatical errors to be found.
In my opinion, there is nothing negative that can be said about this book. However, I feel that any potential readers need to be aware that some of the subject matter could be triggering. There is nothing that I would consider excessive in nature, but a small amount of caution should be exercised.
I rate The Man Who Fell Too Far by Roger Corea 5 out of 5 stars. The characters are dynamic and developed, while the story is varied and interesting. Overall this is an entertaining book that I recommend to anyone who is looking for a quick read with a surprising ending.
******
The Man Who Fell Too Far
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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