Review of Not That It Matters
Posted: 18 Jul 2023, 02:41
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Not That It Matters" by John E Budzinski.]
The writer explores various topics, moments, and thoughts that have crossed his mind throughout his life. He presents a collection of short stories, most of which resonated with me and left a positive impression, although there were a few that I found irrelevant to my own life.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the author's reflections on friendships as individuals grow and navigate different stages of life. It always saddened me to see close friends gradually drift apart until we practically became strangers. The author explains that this is a common occurrence as people naturally outgrow their friendships due to changing circumstances and the passage of time, leading these relationships to become mere acquaintances.
The book also had a delightfully humorous side, which I appreciated. Some of the stories shared, such as the author leaving a note for Jennifer in her book, which she only discovered a year later during class, were genuinely amusing. This incident caused her to burst out laughing in class and subsequently get into trouble. Additionally, I was pleased to see that the author delved into the concepts of technology and AI. He explored how technological advancements can alter our way of life and lead to job losses for certain individuals. The author even touched upon Chatgpt, a subject of much discussion among my colleagues and fellow students, many of whom have utilized it. I loved that these were all relatable topics that any reader could enjoy.
However, the first story in the book was the only negative aspect for me. It revolved around aliens and the author's hypothetical role in saving humanity from them. I couldn't relate to this story and found it somewhat silly, likely because I don't have a strong interest in aliens or that kind of science fiction.
Overall, I would rate Not That It Matters by John E Budzinski five out of five stars. It was exceptionally well-edited, and I didn't come across any grammatical errors. The negative aspect I mentioned was purely due to my personal preferences, so I didn't deduct any stars for that. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy engaging with short and light-hearted stories. The format allows you to read one story at a time without worrying about losing track of the overall plot.
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Not That It Matters
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The writer explores various topics, moments, and thoughts that have crossed his mind throughout his life. He presents a collection of short stories, most of which resonated with me and left a positive impression, although there were a few that I found irrelevant to my own life.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the author's reflections on friendships as individuals grow and navigate different stages of life. It always saddened me to see close friends gradually drift apart until we practically became strangers. The author explains that this is a common occurrence as people naturally outgrow their friendships due to changing circumstances and the passage of time, leading these relationships to become mere acquaintances.
The book also had a delightfully humorous side, which I appreciated. Some of the stories shared, such as the author leaving a note for Jennifer in her book, which she only discovered a year later during class, were genuinely amusing. This incident caused her to burst out laughing in class and subsequently get into trouble. Additionally, I was pleased to see that the author delved into the concepts of technology and AI. He explored how technological advancements can alter our way of life and lead to job losses for certain individuals. The author even touched upon Chatgpt, a subject of much discussion among my colleagues and fellow students, many of whom have utilized it. I loved that these were all relatable topics that any reader could enjoy.
However, the first story in the book was the only negative aspect for me. It revolved around aliens and the author's hypothetical role in saving humanity from them. I couldn't relate to this story and found it somewhat silly, likely because I don't have a strong interest in aliens or that kind of science fiction.
Overall, I would rate Not That It Matters by John E Budzinski five out of five stars. It was exceptionally well-edited, and I didn't come across any grammatical errors. The negative aspect I mentioned was purely due to my personal preferences, so I didn't deduct any stars for that. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy engaging with short and light-hearted stories. The format allows you to read one story at a time without worrying about losing track of the overall plot.
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Not That It Matters
View: on Bookshelves