Review of The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam

[Julius Peters]

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam is more than just a memoir; it’s an exploration of friendship, family, and the enduring spirit of a man who faced immense challenges. The book's ability to tackle diverse issues while keeping the reader entertained is truly commendable.

[Ukaegbu Confidence]

"The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam" by Pineapple Sam has an extraordinary title that I found gripping. I was immediately curious as to why the book title had Pineapple Sam for a book that is not in the children's section.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam" by Pineapple Sam.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Pineapple Sam, popularly referred to Ismael by friends, was raised in Hawaii by a loving mother and a drunkard disciplinarian father, who quit drinking after becoming an ardent believer. Ismael, along with his brother, Hank, are well acquainted with fun and mischief. This lands them in their father’s bad books, who gladly assault them with countless whacks. Randy, Wilson, and Mando are some of his best friends with a sensational desire to tour the United States and experience the best that the world can offer.

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam by Pineapple Sam is embellished by an array of adventures of Sam’s life. He finds studies boring and is always on the move to make life captivating. His crew was scared to death by the events that transpired one eventful night. The four boys had decided to go out on a spear-fishing spree in the middle of summer in Kauai in the evening. After lighting a bonfire and readying themselves for a barbecue, they heard a child crying out for help, but they couldn’t make out the site of origin of the cries. Sam lit a torch, and for a split second, it landed on a lady in a flowing ivory dress. They were terrified and fled to their car, but neither the headlights nor the car could start. Were there spirits roaming in the area?

My favorite aspect of this book was its ability to tackle a spectrum of issues. Sam’s experience at the U.S. Marine Corps was fascinating. The training bore tremendous hardships. The experience was made worse by the war in Vietnam. As a tunnel rat, death always seemed imminent. The lack of proper psychological counseling plunged the soldiers into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The scars resulting from the war took a toll on most people and ended up crippling their happiness. Despite the problems that Sam grappled with, his sense of humor prevails. I managed to laugh in the thick of his enigma and mischief. Politics and family relationships are both accorded an adequate niche in this read. I appreciated the use of Pidgin English. It was rocky to understand the dialogues initially, but I soon got the hang of it. The author also provided some graphical presentations that added a texture of plausibility to the book.

Honestly, there’s nothing that I disliked about this book. I was entertained and acquainted with the reality faced by militiamen in the U.S. and how the government manipulated figures to create a deceptive impression to the public. It led me to question the gullible personality that prompted me to entrust the media and the government as a source of credible sensitive information.

I, therefore, rate this book four out of four stars based on the positive aspects and its incredible ability to capture my attention from the first to the last page. I am looking forward to the second volume of this series.

I recommend The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam to anyone who loves adventure. Memoir lovers will also benefit in equal measure from it. Lastly, the book seems proofread by a professional since I noticed a few grammatical errors that didn’t affect my reading experience.

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Judging from the title alone, this book seems to have a wacky vibe. It's not all wacky though. The book explores serious topics, like the Vietnam War and PTSD. Can't wait to give this book a read to see how the wacky and the serious mix together. Also, congrats for Book of the Day!

[tarafarah7]

Today's BOTD is a collection of adventurous stories, told from the POV of Pinapple Sam, as he takes readers on a journey through his childhood in Kauai and across the globe into the real-world as an adult. Those interested in memoirs and humorous tales will be engaged from beginning to end. This sounds like an awesome read; I've added it to my WTR list. Thank you!

[Runan]

Travel along with Pineapple Sam on his life adventures. Raised in Hawaii, he finds studying boring. There is an element of spooky spirits in one of his adventures. Despite his time in the Marine Corps and the Vietnam War, Pineapple Sam never lost his sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your review.

[Nisha DSouza]

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam by Pineapple Sam is a memoir about the author's life in Kauai, his adventures as a teenager, his adult life, his time served in the U.S. Marine Corps, etc. I appreciate the fact that the author has used humor and entertaining aspects to enhance the book. Congratulations on the BOTD!

[Macel A]

Great review I for one love adventures and this book seems a perfect match sam really seems to be someone intriguing who is always upto mischief and it will be a great experience to learn about all his experiences during his time in wars.

[Merits Anih]

The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam appears to blend coming-of-age themes with darker, more serious topics. This mix of lighthearted and grave elements could make for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

[Victoria Ukamaka]

It starts with childhood adventures and mischief in Hawaii but progresses to tackle heavy subjects like the Vietnam War, PTSD, and government manipulation.

[Salome Ogani]

The author's use of Pidgin English and graphical presentations adds authenticity to the narrative. While the dialect might be challenging for some readers initially, it likely contributes to a more immersive experience of Hawaiian culture and the protagonist's background.

[Sylveria Savage]

I loved how the book tackles serious issues like PTSD, family relationships, and politics, but also keeps a lighthearted tone with Sam's humor and antics.

[Brienna Cooper]

Great review!

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam by Pineapple Sam is embellished by an array of adventures of Sam’s life. He finds studies boring and is always on the move to make life captivating.

That probably explains the book being written to highlight the “journeying” aspect of his experiences, no matter how light or heavy they were. That’s an extremely useful ability to have when it comes to writing.

[Amos Osinya]

A unique story highlighting the beauty of adventure and military life and the war in Vietnam. it is always nice to read and learn from the war veterans. A worth of reading book.

[Abhishek3m4]

Thanks for the review

[Magdalyne chebet]

"The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam" sounds intriguing, especially with its mix of adventure and mystery. Ismael's upbringing and the thrilling spear-fishing trip in Kauai make it a book I'd love to read in the future. Thank you for a great review!