Review of The Broken Man
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 12:59
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Broken Man" by S.C.Tobi.]
Every night when James comes home, it is there, waiting for him. Twisted, contorted, broken, and grotesque, the creature looms in the corner and watches his every move. It has been that way for weeks. No matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to get rid of the broken man terrorizing his home and his mind. Is the creature really there? Or is it all just a delusion caused by James’ deteriorating mental state?
The Broken Man is an 83-page psychological thriller by S.C Tobi. The book follows James as he tries to cope with the tragic events of his past and the malevolent creature haunting his home. Can he rid himself of these demons, or will they consume him in the end?
One of the things that I enjoyed most about this book was the ambiguity in the story. It was clear from the beginning that something tragic had happened to James and his family, but it was unclear exactly what. Rather than telling the reader exactly what happened, the author gave the truth in bits and pieces. The story alternated between past, present, real, and imagined. Scenes shifted unexpectedly. A happy memory would transition into something much more sinister. A nightmarish scene would suddenly dissolve into a normal moment. All of this made it difficult to tell what was fact and what was fiction, which kept me intrigued throughout the story and even more curious to discover the truth. It also added to the underlying tension of the book, as I never knew what was coming next. I also liked how descriptive the book was. The author described things in a way that touched on all five senses and immersed the reader in the story.
The only negative thing I have to say about this book is that it was not professionally edited. Other than that, this book was excellent. I appreciated the amount of detail that the author included and how real the main character felt. The way the plot unfolded made it difficult to put the book down. Therefore, I would give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and horror novels. Readers should be aware that this book deals with some heavy subject matter, such as grief and depression. There are also scenes that some readers may find graphic or disturbing.
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The Broken Man
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Every night when James comes home, it is there, waiting for him. Twisted, contorted, broken, and grotesque, the creature looms in the corner and watches his every move. It has been that way for weeks. No matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to get rid of the broken man terrorizing his home and his mind. Is the creature really there? Or is it all just a delusion caused by James’ deteriorating mental state?
The Broken Man is an 83-page psychological thriller by S.C Tobi. The book follows James as he tries to cope with the tragic events of his past and the malevolent creature haunting his home. Can he rid himself of these demons, or will they consume him in the end?
One of the things that I enjoyed most about this book was the ambiguity in the story. It was clear from the beginning that something tragic had happened to James and his family, but it was unclear exactly what. Rather than telling the reader exactly what happened, the author gave the truth in bits and pieces. The story alternated between past, present, real, and imagined. Scenes shifted unexpectedly. A happy memory would transition into something much more sinister. A nightmarish scene would suddenly dissolve into a normal moment. All of this made it difficult to tell what was fact and what was fiction, which kept me intrigued throughout the story and even more curious to discover the truth. It also added to the underlying tension of the book, as I never knew what was coming next. I also liked how descriptive the book was. The author described things in a way that touched on all five senses and immersed the reader in the story.
The only negative thing I have to say about this book is that it was not professionally edited. Other than that, this book was excellent. I appreciated the amount of detail that the author included and how real the main character felt. The way the plot unfolded made it difficult to put the book down. Therefore, I would give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and horror novels. Readers should be aware that this book deals with some heavy subject matter, such as grief and depression. There are also scenes that some readers may find graphic or disturbing.
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The Broken Man
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon