Review of Stolid
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Review of Stolid
[Following is a volunteer review of "Stolid" by Aaron D Key.]
”Stolid” is the third part of the Wheel of Eight series of books written by Aaron D. Key; the hero of this story is Stolid, who wakes up in a strange territory absolutely alone and without any idea of how exactly he got there. Wanting to take a ride to London, Stolid is provided a ride by a man who drives him somewhere else. This stranger, revealed to be someone whom Stolid once knew, seeks to regain the memory that is required for him to live as an LGBTQ+ in a community that is against them. Along the way, Stolid gathers assistance from this strange man, who assists him in reconstructing his personal history and equips him with the strength he will require in the future to endure all the hardships of being a gay man. The story talks about themes of memory, identity, and resilience, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.
The author’s writing style is captivating and illustrative, painting a rather gloomy and ominous picture of the environment in which Stolid is left alone. The author's ability to create a palpable sense of atmosphere immerses readers in the story; readers feel the cold rain, threatening traffic, and loneliness of Stolid. Such a writing style contributes to the increase in tension and is fitting for the overall mood of the novel. The author conveniently goes into issues that affect the experiences of people in the LGBTQ+ community. The story presents Stolid’s difficulties and accomplishments as a homosexual guy and gives readers an excellent glimpse of the notions that such people go through in their daily lives. It is a crucial and powerful representation, which makes the novel relevant and valuable for those who seek knowledge of the lives of LGBTQ people.
This is an area in which the author truly shines—the main characters are vivid, well-developed, and, indeed, one can really relate to them. The search for identity and dignity and the attempts to recall the past traumatic experiences that defined Stolid’s development are intriguing and touching. The appearances and struggles he is in and the increases in them reveal a good story. I was intrigued by the challenges that were shown in this book and by the numerous and rather unpredictable changes that take place in its plot. Coming to know the true identity of the stranger, along with his relation to Stolid, makes the story more charged with suspense. These plot changes are pulled off well and add to the tension, which kept me waiting to know what would happen to Stolid.
This book provides its readers with an affective and engaging story that addresses such important and timely issues as memory, identity, and perseverance. There was nothing I disliked about this book; there was no element of bad proofreading and no grammatical errors. This is why I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. This book is suitable for anyone interested in psychological dramas, the themes of which are memory and identity. It will also appeal to readers interested in activism that concerns the experiences of sexual minorities.
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Stolid
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”Stolid” is the third part of the Wheel of Eight series of books written by Aaron D. Key; the hero of this story is Stolid, who wakes up in a strange territory absolutely alone and without any idea of how exactly he got there. Wanting to take a ride to London, Stolid is provided a ride by a man who drives him somewhere else. This stranger, revealed to be someone whom Stolid once knew, seeks to regain the memory that is required for him to live as an LGBTQ+ in a community that is against them. Along the way, Stolid gathers assistance from this strange man, who assists him in reconstructing his personal history and equips him with the strength he will require in the future to endure all the hardships of being a gay man. The story talks about themes of memory, identity, and resilience, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.
The author’s writing style is captivating and illustrative, painting a rather gloomy and ominous picture of the environment in which Stolid is left alone. The author's ability to create a palpable sense of atmosphere immerses readers in the story; readers feel the cold rain, threatening traffic, and loneliness of Stolid. Such a writing style contributes to the increase in tension and is fitting for the overall mood of the novel. The author conveniently goes into issues that affect the experiences of people in the LGBTQ+ community. The story presents Stolid’s difficulties and accomplishments as a homosexual guy and gives readers an excellent glimpse of the notions that such people go through in their daily lives. It is a crucial and powerful representation, which makes the novel relevant and valuable for those who seek knowledge of the lives of LGBTQ people.
This is an area in which the author truly shines—the main characters are vivid, well-developed, and, indeed, one can really relate to them. The search for identity and dignity and the attempts to recall the past traumatic experiences that defined Stolid’s development are intriguing and touching. The appearances and struggles he is in and the increases in them reveal a good story. I was intrigued by the challenges that were shown in this book and by the numerous and rather unpredictable changes that take place in its plot. Coming to know the true identity of the stranger, along with his relation to Stolid, makes the story more charged with suspense. These plot changes are pulled off well and add to the tension, which kept me waiting to know what would happen to Stolid.
This book provides its readers with an affective and engaging story that addresses such important and timely issues as memory, identity, and perseverance. There was nothing I disliked about this book; there was no element of bad proofreading and no grammatical errors. This is why I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. This book is suitable for anyone interested in psychological dramas, the themes of which are memory and identity. It will also appeal to readers interested in activism that concerns the experiences of sexual minorities.
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Stolid
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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