Review of Rose's Addiction

[Hazel Arnaiz]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rose's Addiction" by Jerry Harris & Matt Anderson.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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When Gina left, Wayne became depressed and lost interest in everything. He sought solace in alcohol, which affected his career at a car detailing shop. Wayne did an excellent job, so he gets along great with Tony, the employer. When a client complained about Wayne's service, Tony gave him another chance. Wayne could keep his job if he went to a church-based drug rehabilitation program. Wayne agreed to attend the meetings but was skeptical of the outcomes. Rose, another attendee, had Wayne's heart. Because she sparked his curiosity, he attended sessions to learn more about her. Is getting along with Rose the best course of action?

Jerry Harris and Matt Anderson wrote the horror tale Rose's Addiction. I did not see the supernatural element of the story right away. This touch was a surprising but welcome turn since it balanced the horrors of reality while adding another layer to the plot. The juxtaposition of real-world and otherworldly horrors was my favorite feature of the book. It illustrates what it is like to struggle with depression, addiction, and rehabilitation. The entire process could be disconcerting. I liked how the book looked into a different facet of the experience. It explores programs for rehabilitation differently. It highlighted why some attendees came to the sessions and did not sugarcoat the reality encountered on the way to recovery. Some people may even develop a new addiction during their therapy. This behind-the-scenes look at the other side of these programs adds authenticity to the story.

I like Tony's portrayal as well. As a friend and an employer, he was firm and consistent. Wayne, however, was not in the frame of mind to comprehend Tony's viewpoint.

The name Rose is an interesting metaphor, which is also worth mentioning. The color of the rose hints at the nature of the female lead character. Also, it deviates from the usual portrayal of rehabilitation programs as rosy.

It was a quick read with just over a hundred pages, and I found nothing to dislike. The words were straightforward and conversational. It is appropriate for audiences over sixteen due to sexual references and swearing. Although the plot portrays a church-based rehabilitation program, there is no reason to think it will offend any religious group. People interested in depression, addiction, and rehabilitation may find the unique perspective intriguing. I could award the book a perfect score, but the editing issues merit a deduction. They go beyond the unnoticed count yet are not distracting. Given this, I rate it four out of five.

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[RutvikPatel]

"Rose's Addiction" by Jerry Harris and Matt Anderson is a horror tale that delves into the dark and harrowing journey of addiction and rehabilitation. The story follows Wayne, a man who spirals into depression and addiction after his relationship with Gina ends. His descent into substance abuse affects his job at a car detailing shop, but his employer, Tony, gives him a chance to attend a church-based drug rehabilitation program to save his career.

[NetMassimo]

A horror story that offers suspense and at the same time addresses some important issues is certainly interesting to read, so I hope the author does another round of proofreading to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!