Official Review: Just Drive by Deke N. Blue

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I guess it's only normal for Blue to be emotional in his story, at some point. Drivers in this part of world are often stereotyped. I also thinks it's smart of him to talk about the minimum wage and other topics. I'd like to read this one to see Blue's expressed views. Thanks for a brilliant review.
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The road through a bus driver's eyes seems interesting.

Thank you for the great review.
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This one does not strike my interest, but it is a unique idea.
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T_stone wrote: 30 Jan 2019, 03:17 I guess it's only normal for Blue to be emotional in his story, at some point. Drivers in this part of world are often stereotyped. I also thinks it's smart of him to talk about the minimum wage and other topics. I'd like to read this one to see Blue's expressed views. Thanks for a brilliant review.
I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did! I agree that drivers are definitely stereotyped, so his book is enlightening on that issue. Thanks for stopping by!
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Kajori50 wrote: 30 Jan 2019, 07:10 The road through a bus driver's eyes seems interesting.

Thank you for the great review.
Thank you for stopping by!
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teacherjh wrote: 30 Jan 2019, 11:43 This one does not strike my interest, but it is a unique idea.
Still, thanks for stopping by always, I appreciate it! (:
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It would be better for a piece of writing to possess aplomb and impartiality, instead of being emotional, which clouds judgement.
I liked this point of yours. Thank you for your insightful review!
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Sahani Nimandra wrote: 31 Jan 2019, 03:24
It would be better for a piece of writing to possess aplomb and impartiality, instead of being emotional, which clouds judgement.
I liked this point of yours. Thank you for your insightful review!
Thank you for stopping by to leave a comment!
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Nice review! Certainly sounds like Blue gives some interesting insights into the world of the bus driver. Not always impartial, but as you said, that is likely the product of a tiring day. Quite understandable.
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joshfee77 wrote: 31 Jan 2019, 23:12 Nice review! Certainly sounds like Blue gives some interesting insights into the world of the bus driver. Not always impartial, but as you said, that is likely the product of a tiring day. Quite understandable.
Indeed, it was quite a read. Thanks for stopping by!
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Humans are very unpredictable, so I'm sure Blue has a wealth of intriguing experiences from interacting with diverse characters - venting included. All the same, I think its good to also try feelthe other person sometimes. Sounds like a fun read all the same. Great review!
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Cotwani wrote: 01 Feb 2019, 12:00 Humans are very unpredictable, so I'm sure Blue has a wealth of intriguing experiences from interacting with diverse characters - venting included. All the same, I think its good to also try feelthe other person sometimes. Sounds like a fun read all the same. Great review!
I totally agree; Blue is very obviously experienced at his job. Thanks for stopping by! (:
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It's fascinating to me that the author is so interested in people and their different lives but is still prejudiced in his writing about them. Somehow, I believed on an unconscious level that those things were mutually exclusive. I wonder how that kind of perspective would come about!

Nonetheless, this sounds like a great book, and this review was full of insight. Thanks for writing it!
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nooregano wrote: 05 Feb 2019, 23:25 It's fascinating to me that the author is so interested in people and their different lives but is still prejudiced in his writing about them. Somehow, I believed on an unconscious level that those things were mutually exclusive. I wonder how that kind of perspective would come about!

Nonetheless, this sounds like a great book, and this review was full of insight. Thanks for writing it!
It was an enlightening read! I wouldn't say he is prejudiced, but it's difficult not to be annoyed, since when one encounters such a wide range of people, both good and not so good. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! :D
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This is intriguing to me on several levels. I do appreciate your insight about the author's biases. That could be off-putting. I drive for a ride-share company part time. I can relate to some of the themes you describe here. Occupational hazards, fascinating stories, and more. I really enjoyed reading your review. Your writing is always a distinct pleasure to experience.
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