Review of Manitou Beach

[Kshitija Sonawane]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Manitou Beach" by Terry Munch.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you had an adventurous childhood? Have you ever wanted to tell people about it? Have you ever considered writing a book on your experiences? Terry Munch not only considered writing a book, but he also succeeded. His book, Manitou Beach, is a collection of his childhood memories.

The book starts by recalling how Terry Munch met David Clark, his best friend. What follows is a collection of sweet childhood memories. Towards the end, the book became a little too exciting. I think the book was building up towards that incident. Regardless, the book shows how two best friends grew up in the 1970s.

The memories were genuinely fun to read. As a girl, it was interesting to see the world through a young boy’s lens. The way the author constantly kept harassing others for his own entertainment was hilarious. I thought it was all innocent fun until near the end of the book when things unfolded and kept getting worse and worse.

I don’t like kids stirring up trouble for absolutely no reason, trouble where they can harm the adults and their lives. However, seeing how today’s kids engage more in indoor fun, computers, console gaming and so on, I can see how this kind of chaotic upbringing could be fun.

The book contains many profanities and a sexual scene in the middle. However, unless the adults want to reminisce about the good old days, I can imagine older teens enjoying this book more than adults. However, I would definitely advise against giving this book to kids.

I loved everything about this book. I did not understand what rock music meant to the American people until I read this book. I can now see how rock music can be connected to various spheres of their lives. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Manitou Beach
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[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Nice review! The book sounds like it would be an interesting read. I, too, don't understand how kids are destructive of places and things for no reason. My group of friends, when I was young, never thought of doing these things. Profanities and sexual scenes do not bother me, so I will look into reading this one. Thanks for the review!

[Mona Alves]

Really nice review. The memories of boy youth sounds very interesting, specially with the focus on friendship and messing around. Certainly something I'm interested in checking out, tho I feel a bit worried if it might be a bit of a downer near the end.

[Gerry Steen]

I grew up in the seventies. I had fun as a kid, but I don't think I was as adventurous as this guy. However, your review has made me curious. I think I will pick this book up so that I can feel nostalgic. Great review!

[Alissa Nesson]

This sounds like an interesting one! I like that you seem to imply that these short stories of childhood build collectively toward a conclusion. I was born in the early 80s, so I also think I’d enjoy tales of what it was like to grow up in the 70s. Thanks for another intriguing review!

[Qwerty Writes]

It sounds like a load of laughs. A bit of boyish humor and a thought to stir you up into wanting to explore, travel or do a bit more rather than living the same mundane everyday. It was a cool review. Rock on!

[RJ Reviews]

Beautiful review. It rekindled my own childhood memories. Those are my fondest ones. A child's curiosity is boundless. The sense of adventure and exploration makes this book an enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing this beautifully detailed review.