Review of FEAR ME NOW: The War Annex

[Ousebian Nicholas]

[Following is a volunteer review of "FEAR ME NOW: The War Annex" by Christopher Williams.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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When life strikes you harshly, would you be strong enough to fight back? Or will you be blown apart and decompose, waiting to be eaten by worms?

Crenshaw Dimes, aka Dubb Sack, was a 21-year-old African-American boy who had a troubled life. He was thirsty for peace and tried hard to quench his thirst. The history of slavery of the black community damaged his mental and emotional well-being. His long-distance relationship with his girlfriend, being away from his mom, and having friends who didn’t encourage him to be better, added more pain to the scars he already had. He tried all he could to forget what the black community had to go through in the hands of their oppressors but in vain. The anger in him grew and gave birth to a monster seeking revenge.

FEAR ME NOW: The War Annex by Christopher Williams is a well-written character-driven narrative that revolves around Crenshaw's life experience. The story reflects how a bad experience can damage someone mentally and emotionally. And the worst bit of a bad experience is how it can change a person, making him hostile to the people around him. It is worth the time reading this book because it’s written in a way that the reader can get the actual picture or understand the story behind slavery. Understanding the history of slavery will enable the reader to know why some in the black community react the way they do.

I award the book 4 out of 4 stars. A good story is defined by a creative writing style and a steady narration flow, and these traits are well- reflected in this book. The story is voiced from Crenshaw’s perspective conversationally, making the story seem realistic and relatable. The writing style is perfect, written creatively and descriptively. The book’s editing is professionally done because I did not find any issue with grammar, only a slight formatting error on page 6. The series of events are introduced by captivating titles sub-divided into chapters. Unfortunately, there are loads of profanities in the narrative. If profane terms irritate you, please skip the book.

Crenshaw’s character is perfectly developed. He is realistic and natural in all the acts he engages in. The other characters in the plot help to nurture his character development. This is not a religious book, but there are portions in the book that reflect Islamic teachings. I believe they serve a purpose to help solve the protagonist’s issue of finding peace of mind. So the book can be read by anyone regardless of his faith.

I like how the story reveals the impact friends, religion, and family can have on an individual. Additionally, the author’s way of painting a real scene picture into the reader’s mind through his writing is amazing. I didn’t get bored reading through each event in the story.

There is a lot to learn from the story. For instance, harboring resentment can lead to hostile acts. It can also damage one’s reputation to the point of losing close friends.

I recommend the book to any reader who feels like his life is at the edge and seeks to find a way to redemption. If you are looking for a self-help book, this is not the choice for you.

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FEAR ME NOW: The War Annex
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[Rayah Raouf]

I like how you aimed the recommendation to people who like having their life on the edge. Seems to be quite an intense book but sounds interesting. Thank you for the recommendation! I enjoyed reading your review

[Ousebian Nicholas]

I like how you aimed the recommendation to people who like having their life on the edge. Seems to be quite an intense book but sounds interesting. Thank you for the recommendation! I enjoyed reading your review

I appreciate your kind thoughts

[Muna Chizzy]

Crenshaw had a really tough experience, i'm curious to know how he will end up. Thanks for the captivating review.