Review of Someone's Story

Mutai Marshal · Post by **Mutai Marshal** » 14 Mar 2022, 08:24

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Someone's Story" by B.A. Bellec.]

4 out of 4 stars

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What happens when you learn that everything you believed was all in your mind? Would you ever trust yourself again? Someone's Story by B.A. Bellec is an account of the life of a mysterious guy who prefers to be called Someone.

Someone’s dad once informed his son, Someone, that they needed to move to a new location without revealing relevant reasons. In their new home, Someone makes a couple of friends while attending school and work. Caleb and Samantha are the first acquaintances. Geoffrey and Erica enter the picture later. Anytime he needed psychological support, Someone met Kevin, who counseled him and provided insightful advice. He meets another strange girl. Ashley is always quiet but talks more when in the company of Someone. She acknowledges Someone’s existence.

The friends watch movies, perform school projects, and party together. The crew seems indispensable. Someone learns that all his friends come from estranged families. Caleb and Samantha learned of their abusive father at tender ages. Their father cajoled his wife into swallowing facial makeup as a punishment for extravagance. Geoffrey’s mum is battling a debilitating illness. A sudden turn of events occurs when Someone finds Ashley unconscious after a suspected drug overdose. This is when reality confronts him.

I liked the ability to connect with the characters in Someone’s Story. Someone is an ambitious and benevolent guy. I celebrated his successes in the marathon arena and pitied his childhood struggles. His desire to strike immaculate friendship stood out for me. I felt like we were sailing in the same boat to preserve the feelings of others by meeting them at their points of need. This is a uniquely narrated story. It gave me a glimpse into the world of a psychotic patient. I felt the use of monologue in the book prompts the reader to connect with Someone’s fears and struggles. Bellec did an incredible job in character development. Since the characters in the novel are few, it is easy to understand the motives behind their actions.

There was nothing that I disliked in this book. Despite not being a fast-paced novel, the author doesn't dwell on one premise but alternates between different actions. I also appreciated that the book incorporated some business insights through the school syllabus.

I wholeheartedly rate this book four out of four stars. It is full of mystery and nothing short of entertainment. True friendship is entrenched in the entire book.

I recommend this book to anyone interested in mystical novels. Anyone interested in dissecting the mind of a schizophrenic patient will also find it enthralling. Lastly, the editing was professional because I flagged a few grammatical errors.

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Sharon Christanto · Post by **Sharon Christanto** » 16 Mar 2022, 10:22

As a mental health enthusiast, I love reading books that includes mental health topics. I'm interested to read this book, want to know each characters, I'd like to explore the world of psychotic patient that you described above. Great review!

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 16 Mar 2022, 11:08

It’s heartbreaking to realize that there are people like Someone who feel so marginalized that they don’t feel worthy of even a name. I’m glad that he can find true friends who help him get along.

Ikechukwu+12345 · Post by **Ikechukwu+12345** » 16 Mar 2022, 12:25

This is an amazing review. I love various qualities attributed to someone in the review. Am looking forward to reading this book.

Pauls_ · Post by **Pauls_** » 16 Mar 2022, 15:36

Anybody can be called "someone". It's quite funny that the guy wants to be addressed as that. It would be great to read through Someone interaction with his friend. Thanks for your review.

amiee gold · Post by **amiee gold** » 16 Mar 2022, 16:34

This seems so interesting, although I am not a fan of mystical novels. Nice review indeed.

Blessing Odii · Post by **Blessing Odii** » 16 Mar 2022, 16:52

I would certainly love to read Someone's story. I live the review.

Post by **Alice Fu** » 16 Mar 2022, 19:42

I like how this story keeps hidden the name of the individual, simply referring to himself as "Someone." I have never directly seen something like that in a published novel, but I recently used this idea on a story that I was working on writing for myself and I feel like it really does bring power to the message behind the tale. Well done on this review! 100% will be reading this book after the last one. I appreciate how it highlights mental health as well

Mbenma Esther 080 · Post by **Mbenma Esther 080** » 17 Mar 2022, 02:31

This is another book I would love to keep reading. Awesome review.

Richard Ukim · Post by **Richard Ukim** » 17 Mar 2022, 09:30

Life is more fun with friends and families. From this review, it's clear that we need fellowship and company of others to thrive.

Aisha Yakub · Post by **Aisha Yakub** » 17 Mar 2022, 14:48

I'm not sure I have an answer to the first question asked in this review. I love beautiful stories about friendship, so I should be checking this out.

Post by **Pauline Parnell** » 17 Mar 2022, 18:43

Why would someone want to be called someone? It speaks to a lack of identity. Here we see Someone struggling with his fears and emotions. This is an eye-opener. Thanks for the review.