Review of Bad Form

[Oyedeji Funmilayo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Bad Form" by Joe Taylor.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Imagine waking up one morning to a different life, meeting yourself in a new house with odd rules and people. A place that is not really in touch with the world but controls the activity of the real world. Absurd, isn't it? This is Billy's story in Joe Taylor's book, titled Bad Form.

Billy Wise is a computer analyst working at the purchasing department at the University of Alabama. He woke up one morning and called his office to say he was sick and wouldn't be coming to work for a few days. He began to see things that didn't look real, and that was the beginning of a life-changing journey. In ways he couldn't explain, he was chosen by some supreme council elders and drawn to a place called "The House" to achieve a task with some people. A house as old as the earth where breaking the rules of the house is referred to as "Bad form." Read this book to find out what task he has to complete, who he is assigned with, and what happened in The House.

The story started at a confusing and slow pace, but as the story progressed, I became immersed in it. The author did well with the book's plot and character development. The storyline of Billy Wise depicts the story of our journey here on earth. We wake up one morning to the realization that we are in a strange place. Why we are here, we don't know, but as the days pass, we get a better understanding of what we are here for and how we can achieve this. Billy's journey in The House is filled with emotion, humor, and lessons.

Character development was another aspect of the book that I liked. I liked how the relationship between Billy, Alexandra, Bogus, and Soapy turned out. I could never have imagined that Bogus (a snake) is the father of Alexandra and Soapy. The death of Alexandra was painful to me, but it is a relief that several other Alexandras will come after her. The bond between these characters and their journey in the house is one that the readers of this novel will enjoy reading. Bogus is described as the serpent who told Eve to eat the "damn apple" and one who had met many of the world's great scholars of all time, like Socrates, Alexander the Great, and Plato. The book kept me on my toes while reading, and I had great fun reading this sci-fi masterpiece.

The author left some questions unanswered, leaving the readers to imagine things themselves or try to give themselves answers. For example, Billy had a near-death experience twice, and I even thought he was dead because of what happened. But, on the next page, we see Billy again in a different room. Although I understand that Billy is the main character and shouldn't die, Joe Taylor should have at least explained how he survived, maybe through some magic or the intervention of the elders. I wouldn't say I liked this about the book.

For the reasons stated above, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. The book was professionally edited and had an enjoyable plot. I recommend this book to lovers of sci-fi books and readers of books that have the "and they lived happily ever after" ending.

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[Blessing Chi Peculiar]

The title of this book is attractive, and your review sounds interesting too. I can't even imagine myself waking up in a different environment. I will love to read the book.

[Chris Walter Mason]

I don't think this is my kind of book judged from the cover page. But your review has given me motivation. I will give it a try. Good job.

[Jay David Randall]

It is exciting, it reminds me of a movie series I watched a long time ago, I am curious to know the rules that are implied in "The House" and what punishment awaits those who break these rules.

[Park Cherri]

This is a very interesting plot. I’ll love to know how the rules in “The House” works. I wonder how Billy has felt when he met himself in another part of the world.

[Ogunkoya Mayowa]

A story of how Billy found himself in a new house; in another life with odd rules and different people. The book characters are well developed but contain a flaw of not explaining how Billy escape death. Nice review.

[Chukwuemeka Ezema]

This fantasy novel seems unique and I love the storyline. I would like to know what the rules were and what Billy was chosen for. Great review.

[Moo Reny]

I like that the author did well with the book's plot and character development and that the storyline of Billy Wise depicts the story of our journey here on earth. We wake up one morning to the realization that we are in a strange place. That's gonna happen one day

[Adeolaoskydeelight]

The story has a nice but twisted plots, and the author did a perfect job of aligning the plots. Great review

[Mercy Udeokeke]

This sounds like an interesting story. The book cover is captivating. I would love to know what Billy's task is after finding himself in a strange house. Thanks for the great review.

[Youngreader720-OluwabukunmiWilliamsOso]

Billy Wise's experiences throughout this story sound quite intriguing, and the author has done well to execute character development expertly in the book. If it is as good as your review states, then I cannot wait to dive into the book. Great review.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

As you had fun reading it, this book shows an interesting plot and twists, and the character development. But my taste for sci-fi will not change still. I'll pass on it. You did write a thorough review!

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The story doesn’t sound bad at all and I love the book cover. Thank you for the review.

[Chiamaka Ogadimma]

This review is eye catching and I would like to know what transpired after Billy discovered where he was. This will definitely be in my book shelf. Wonderful review I must add. Well done.

[Vickali]

Thanks for providing this insightful review. I don't read sci-fi books, but after reading your review, I must recommend it to the readers who enjoy reading this kind of books.