Review by jja0294 -- The Cult Next Door
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Review by jja0294 -- The Cult Next Door
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Cult Next Door" by Elizabeth R. Burchard, Judith L. Carlone.]
4 out of 4 stars
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The Cult Next Door by Elizabeth R. Burchard and Judith L. Carlone is a thrilling, non-fiction, adventure about a daughter following in her mother’s footsteps to find someone worthy to look up to. While we find that her mother, Rachel, does not need a lot of convincing, Elizabeth needs a little more. Unfortunately, she ends up falling into a trap, when she feels she finally meets someone deserving. We follow along Elizabeth’s journey as she confides to us about the ins and outs of being involved in this so called “group”. Elizabeth does not hold back as we our taken on the road that leads to her being manipulated, brainwashed, and even going on to feel that she needs to find others to share this sense of power with. The feeling that this confinement is the best thing that could have found her. We learn about the horrors, and the feelings of entrapment that come from being persuaded that this cult is the only way to success, love, and happiness. Travel alongside Elizabeth as she discovers herself and a way to freedom from this unimaginable prison.
What I disliked most about the book is… absolutely nothing! I’m sorry, but I tried to sit down and really analyze everything I read, and I could not find one thing! I thought that the book was well written and I honestly felt I could feel what the author’s were feeling. Their emotions tied tightly bound to the words on the pages with what felt like a lasso around my heart just being happily pulled for the ride.
The honesty and strong first person narrative about the events that occurred to these authors are what I liked the most about the book. Everything that was written was so clear, it truly felt as if I was there with them, experiencing the adventure for myself. Elizabeth gives detailed information on all of the characters that were introduced, allowing yourself to form your own opinion and ability to fully understand her view of the individual. She paints an intense picture of the environment that left me intrigued and spell bound. Judith chimes in (first making sure that you are aware that she is the one talking, but mostly this book is written by Elizabeth in her own perspective) with bold, unapologetic remarks about the scenes unfolding in front of her. You can visualize her uncertainty and fear as her intuition is proved to be correct.
After careful consideration, I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel this book is well deserved of the rating initially for the fact that I could not find one think that I disliked about my experience reading it. It was heartfelt and emotional! I could not put the book down and ended up reading it in one day! I gave 4 out of 4 because I did not find any grammar or spelling errors within the text, which would have been my only reasoning to give it rating of 3 out of 4.
As far as the audience demographic is concerned, I believe this would be best enjoyed by adults of all ages from all across the country. The book can be perceived as scary and graphic at times so I wouldn’t recommend it for children. It is not too graphic to the point where I would express caution to those who are sensitive, but enough that it may be worth being aware of.
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Cult Next Door by Elizabeth R. Burchard and Judith L. Carlone is a thrilling, non-fiction, adventure about a daughter following in her mother’s footsteps to find someone worthy to look up to. While we find that her mother, Rachel, does not need a lot of convincing, Elizabeth needs a little more. Unfortunately, she ends up falling into a trap, when she feels she finally meets someone deserving. We follow along Elizabeth’s journey as she confides to us about the ins and outs of being involved in this so called “group”. Elizabeth does not hold back as we our taken on the road that leads to her being manipulated, brainwashed, and even going on to feel that she needs to find others to share this sense of power with. The feeling that this confinement is the best thing that could have found her. We learn about the horrors, and the feelings of entrapment that come from being persuaded that this cult is the only way to success, love, and happiness. Travel alongside Elizabeth as she discovers herself and a way to freedom from this unimaginable prison.
What I disliked most about the book is… absolutely nothing! I’m sorry, but I tried to sit down and really analyze everything I read, and I could not find one thing! I thought that the book was well written and I honestly felt I could feel what the author’s were feeling. Their emotions tied tightly bound to the words on the pages with what felt like a lasso around my heart just being happily pulled for the ride.
The honesty and strong first person narrative about the events that occurred to these authors are what I liked the most about the book. Everything that was written was so clear, it truly felt as if I was there with them, experiencing the adventure for myself. Elizabeth gives detailed information on all of the characters that were introduced, allowing yourself to form your own opinion and ability to fully understand her view of the individual. She paints an intense picture of the environment that left me intrigued and spell bound. Judith chimes in (first making sure that you are aware that she is the one talking, but mostly this book is written by Elizabeth in her own perspective) with bold, unapologetic remarks about the scenes unfolding in front of her. You can visualize her uncertainty and fear as her intuition is proved to be correct.
After careful consideration, I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel this book is well deserved of the rating initially for the fact that I could not find one think that I disliked about my experience reading it. It was heartfelt and emotional! I could not put the book down and ended up reading it in one day! I gave 4 out of 4 because I did not find any grammar or spelling errors within the text, which would have been my only reasoning to give it rating of 3 out of 4.
As far as the audience demographic is concerned, I believe this would be best enjoyed by adults of all ages from all across the country. The book can be perceived as scary and graphic at times so I wouldn’t recommend it for children. It is not too graphic to the point where I would express caution to those who are sensitive, but enough that it may be worth being aware of.
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