Review of Loneliness in the Pocket
Posted: 21 Oct 2021, 21:08
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Loneliness in the Pocket" by Graeme Stuckings.]
Pete has been unfortunate in the love department, having endured three divorces in courtrooms. One marriage nearly finished him financially. In another, he lost a posh house and a dog, and another marriage nearly destroyed him. He felt as though he had reached his endurance limit in the love and marriage sector.
Then one day he receives a call from his mum asking him to attend a family party, and he should not miss it! At the party, he encounters a lady, Seirah, and he soon starts falling for her. Nevertheless, Pete learned his lessons from his former failed relationships, and he knows better than to jump to conclusions.
The book contains little offensive language, thereby making it feasible for a wide range of readers. Loneliness in the Pocket by Graeme Stuckings is authored from different points of view, and the language is easily comprehensible.
I have to admit I was disoriented when the story flashes back to the lives of the characters. I had a hard time catching up with the details; however, the story tended to flow smoothly as I read through. I loved how the author included a subtitle of the character to be discussed, and then the particulars are given in the first-person point of view. The amazing bit about it is that I feel the vehemences of different characters and can resonate with them.
Seirah’s care for stray animals was something I appreciated. She had diverse animals in her home, which all she had rescued along the way. It isn’t common to encounter a person that is that humanitarian. I commend the author for including an aspect of care for animals.
There is a repetition of a telephone conversation between Pete and Seirah. It starts when Pete calls her, intending to see her. Then comes when the discussion is from Seirah’s perspective, and the telephone conversation starts over from the time when Pete called. I considered the repetition insignificant. That’s what I didn’t like. Furthermore, the romance part of the story is weakly built up, and so are some dialogues — I got lost in some bits and had to re-read again to comprehend who says what. The dullsville state that comes with these unsettling aspects compels me to rate the book 3 out of 4 stars.
The book is professionally edited, having found no grammatical errors or typos. I enjoyed how Pete expressed his emotions and worries about getting into new relationships. I recommend the book to audiences who love a romance story based on adventures and tête-à-têtes rather than erotic scenes.
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Loneliness in the Pocket
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Pete has been unfortunate in the love department, having endured three divorces in courtrooms. One marriage nearly finished him financially. In another, he lost a posh house and a dog, and another marriage nearly destroyed him. He felt as though he had reached his endurance limit in the love and marriage sector.
Then one day he receives a call from his mum asking him to attend a family party, and he should not miss it! At the party, he encounters a lady, Seirah, and he soon starts falling for her. Nevertheless, Pete learned his lessons from his former failed relationships, and he knows better than to jump to conclusions.
The book contains little offensive language, thereby making it feasible for a wide range of readers. Loneliness in the Pocket by Graeme Stuckings is authored from different points of view, and the language is easily comprehensible.
I have to admit I was disoriented when the story flashes back to the lives of the characters. I had a hard time catching up with the details; however, the story tended to flow smoothly as I read through. I loved how the author included a subtitle of the character to be discussed, and then the particulars are given in the first-person point of view. The amazing bit about it is that I feel the vehemences of different characters and can resonate with them.
Seirah’s care for stray animals was something I appreciated. She had diverse animals in her home, which all she had rescued along the way. It isn’t common to encounter a person that is that humanitarian. I commend the author for including an aspect of care for animals.
There is a repetition of a telephone conversation between Pete and Seirah. It starts when Pete calls her, intending to see her. Then comes when the discussion is from Seirah’s perspective, and the telephone conversation starts over from the time when Pete called. I considered the repetition insignificant. That’s what I didn’t like. Furthermore, the romance part of the story is weakly built up, and so are some dialogues — I got lost in some bits and had to re-read again to comprehend who says what. The dullsville state that comes with these unsettling aspects compels me to rate the book 3 out of 4 stars.
The book is professionally edited, having found no grammatical errors or typos. I enjoyed how Pete expressed his emotions and worries about getting into new relationships. I recommend the book to audiences who love a romance story based on adventures and tête-à-têtes rather than erotic scenes.
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Loneliness in the Pocket
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon