Official Review: Back on Bonaire by Andrew Jalbert
Posted: 06 Jul 2020, 15:34
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Back on Bonaire" by Andrew Jalbert.]
Back on Bonaire by Andrew Jalbert is the author’s memoir about his diving experiences in Bonaire, an island in the Caribbean. The author goes over many of his adventures with his family, highlighting the natural beauty of Bonaire and the relaxing effect the sea has on him. The writer utilizes a casual and simple style to inform the reader about his diving experiences.
The author begins by describing some of his childhood adventures as a young boy growing up in Madison, Wisconsin. He describes his friends and the special relationship he had with nature and the sea, which led him to become a professional diver. He explains how he later met his wife, while he also describes his shock and excitement when he found out he was going to be a father. His son, named Luc, quickly grows up and travels with his parents in many places all over the world. Through this book, the writer highlights his experiences with his son on the island of Bonaire, the diving paradise of the world.
There were many positive parts in this book. To begin with, the memoir was original and authentic, as the author described his adventures in a creative and unique way. I also liked the fact that the author shared some scientific facts about global warming, climate change, and pollution, signifying the need for immediate action to save our planet. The stories in this book were also interesting, as they captivated my attention due to the emotion evoked by the writer in the text. What I liked most about this memoir was that it was exceptionally structured, as it followed a rational and logical flow, making the text easy to comprehend.
What I disliked most about this book was that it had several errors, which reduced the author’s credibility, lowering the status of the text. This means that another round of professional editing is necessary to perfect this memoir.
This book is best suited for fathers who enjoy diving. Fathers will appreciate this book more, as the author shares many of his experiences as a dad, therefore, many dads will relate to the writer’s views. There are some profane words in the text, so young readers should avoid reading this book. This book is suited for readers of all kinds of religions.
I rate this book with 3 out of 4 stars. I gave it this rating because it had some errors, which decreased its quality. Nonetheless, this memoir deserved this high rating, as it was engaging, original, and rationally structured.
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Back on Bonaire
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Back on Bonaire by Andrew Jalbert is the author’s memoir about his diving experiences in Bonaire, an island in the Caribbean. The author goes over many of his adventures with his family, highlighting the natural beauty of Bonaire and the relaxing effect the sea has on him. The writer utilizes a casual and simple style to inform the reader about his diving experiences.
The author begins by describing some of his childhood adventures as a young boy growing up in Madison, Wisconsin. He describes his friends and the special relationship he had with nature and the sea, which led him to become a professional diver. He explains how he later met his wife, while he also describes his shock and excitement when he found out he was going to be a father. His son, named Luc, quickly grows up and travels with his parents in many places all over the world. Through this book, the writer highlights his experiences with his son on the island of Bonaire, the diving paradise of the world.
There were many positive parts in this book. To begin with, the memoir was original and authentic, as the author described his adventures in a creative and unique way. I also liked the fact that the author shared some scientific facts about global warming, climate change, and pollution, signifying the need for immediate action to save our planet. The stories in this book were also interesting, as they captivated my attention due to the emotion evoked by the writer in the text. What I liked most about this memoir was that it was exceptionally structured, as it followed a rational and logical flow, making the text easy to comprehend.
What I disliked most about this book was that it had several errors, which reduced the author’s credibility, lowering the status of the text. This means that another round of professional editing is necessary to perfect this memoir.
This book is best suited for fathers who enjoy diving. Fathers will appreciate this book more, as the author shares many of his experiences as a dad, therefore, many dads will relate to the writer’s views. There are some profane words in the text, so young readers should avoid reading this book. This book is suited for readers of all kinds of religions.
I rate this book with 3 out of 4 stars. I gave it this rating because it had some errors, which decreased its quality. Nonetheless, this memoir deserved this high rating, as it was engaging, original, and rationally structured.
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Back on Bonaire
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes