Review of Aussie
Posted: 19 May 2023, 09:10
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Aussie" by Karen Lloyd.]
Aussie by Karen Lloyd is a beautiful tale filled with sweet, funny, sad, and tragic events, all interwoven seamlessly. It tells the story of a farm girl and a pilot. Carey’s farmhouse billets pilots as it is near the airfield. One Sunday, a handsome guest pilot, Cabot, arrives. Their first encounter was a funny misunderstanding that cleared up after an awkward chat.
Within a few days, Cabot wins over the farm and its residents with his heroism and charm. His squadron worships him because of his ability to stay two steps ahead of the enemy and lead his troop safely in aerial battle. All the village girls give in to his charm; he is a Casanova. The ever-quiet little Faye speaks, eats, and reads, sharing a nameless bond with him. He is also the hero and friend of the boys. How did Carey let a drunk and flirty pilot, who commands his squad exceptionally well, become a part of her and her children’s lives?
I enjoyed reading Aussie. The banter and funny, angry, or awkward moments between Cabot and Carey were my favorite parts of the book. I laughed when they talked about Christmas gifts to buy for the children. Cabot’s aptitude for picking gifts is not ideal, so Carey furnishes him with hints, thereby deciding the gifts for the children. It was disheartening to read bad news at this time.
The author’s writing style was immersive and employed vivid imagery. She serenely describes a moment in all its beauty, so much so that one can easily visualize and feel the atmosphere and emotions. One example would be when Abbot and Captain (the farm horse) meet after Abbot returns, and he brushes Captain’s hair while Captain nips at his clothes. Cabot and the children playing and reading together were the most heartwarming scenes. The terrible parts were the events most common during the war. I relished reading all the hilarious and fortunate episodes and felt sad during the heartbreaking incidents.
The negative aspects were the numerous errors. I found incomplete and incorrect sentences and grammatical and typographical errors, indicating that the book had not been properly edited or proofread. These errors hindered me from understanding the story and decreased the clarity of some passages. I suggest the author have the book proofread and re-edited.
I rate Aussie three out of five stars. I liked the story for all the above reasons, but the numerous errors and unclear parts led me to deduct two stars. I recommend it to those readers who like to read stories about war with romance and family themes.
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Aussie
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Aussie by Karen Lloyd is a beautiful tale filled with sweet, funny, sad, and tragic events, all interwoven seamlessly. It tells the story of a farm girl and a pilot. Carey’s farmhouse billets pilots as it is near the airfield. One Sunday, a handsome guest pilot, Cabot, arrives. Their first encounter was a funny misunderstanding that cleared up after an awkward chat.
Within a few days, Cabot wins over the farm and its residents with his heroism and charm. His squadron worships him because of his ability to stay two steps ahead of the enemy and lead his troop safely in aerial battle. All the village girls give in to his charm; he is a Casanova. The ever-quiet little Faye speaks, eats, and reads, sharing a nameless bond with him. He is also the hero and friend of the boys. How did Carey let a drunk and flirty pilot, who commands his squad exceptionally well, become a part of her and her children’s lives?
I enjoyed reading Aussie. The banter and funny, angry, or awkward moments between Cabot and Carey were my favorite parts of the book. I laughed when they talked about Christmas gifts to buy for the children. Cabot’s aptitude for picking gifts is not ideal, so Carey furnishes him with hints, thereby deciding the gifts for the children. It was disheartening to read bad news at this time.
The author’s writing style was immersive and employed vivid imagery. She serenely describes a moment in all its beauty, so much so that one can easily visualize and feel the atmosphere and emotions. One example would be when Abbot and Captain (the farm horse) meet after Abbot returns, and he brushes Captain’s hair while Captain nips at his clothes. Cabot and the children playing and reading together were the most heartwarming scenes. The terrible parts were the events most common during the war. I relished reading all the hilarious and fortunate episodes and felt sad during the heartbreaking incidents.
The negative aspects were the numerous errors. I found incomplete and incorrect sentences and grammatical and typographical errors, indicating that the book had not been properly edited or proofread. These errors hindered me from understanding the story and decreased the clarity of some passages. I suggest the author have the book proofread and re-edited.
I rate Aussie three out of five stars. I liked the story for all the above reasons, but the numerous errors and unclear parts led me to deduct two stars. I recommend it to those readers who like to read stories about war with romance and family themes.
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Aussie
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