Review of Harper's Bizarre

[Michael Valentine]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Harper's Bizarre" by Mike Thorne.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Harper’s Bizarre by Mike Thorne, just as the name implies, is a series of bizarre stories that went on in a small town called Harper. A middle-aged man, Peter Dewberry, takes a walk with his dog in the middle of the night to find his son’s stolen bike. He refuses to listen to the voice of caution in his head as he walks through the 'dark' parts of Harper. Eventually, he finds the bike but is unable to return home. In a matter of days, a search party began to look for Peter to ascertain whether the rumor about his disappearance was true.

Mike Thorne describes this town as one in which rumors spread quickly. There seem to be a lot of crackheads in this town, as the crime rate keeps increasing. Under pressure from the negative influence and the effects of schizophrenia, a man named Brad contemplates poisoning himself and his family. Can he bear the consequences of his actions? The connection that brings all the characters in this story together is thrilling. You should grab a copy of the book to enjoy the ride.

One of the things I love about this book is the author’s descriptions. He creates pictures in your mind as you read, which prevents any abstractness while reading. I love how he described characters and how he linked them all up eventually. Ultimately, I loved the length of the individual chapters. Depending on the matter being discussed, some chapters were average, while the rest were very short, which aided the reading process. While there was incessant use of profanities in the book, I believe that it properly reflected the setting of the book, and this added to the thrill I felt while reading the book. I also found the flaw in the ability of the characters to communicate properly in English to be a reflection of life in the small town they lived in.
 
Aside from the few errors found in the book, there was nothing to dislike about the book. It was professionally edited. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The storyline was top-notch, and so was the writer’s descriptive ability. As I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book, there was no reason to deduct a star from the rating. The author ensured that readers would be drawn into the lives of the characters, and this was truly commendable. 
 
I would recommend this book to youths who are especially involved in social vices, either due to bad influence or due to abnormal use of drugs. This book will help them see that there is no limit to how much decadence those influences can yield. I also recommend this book to anyone who loves to read about crimes and murders.

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[Kebun Bunga]

The feedback on the review of "Harper's Bizarre" is positive and well-articulated. The reviewer appreciates the author's skill in creating vivid descriptions that bring the story to life and enable readers to visualize the scenes. They also highlight the effective linking of the characters throughout the book. The reviewer finds the length of the chapters suitable, with some being average and others being shorter, which aids the reading experience. Although there is a frequent use of profanities in the book, the reviewer believes it is justified in reflecting the setting and adds to the overall thrill of the story. The professional editing is acknowledged, and the book receives a 5 out of 5-star rating. The reviewer enjoyed the storyline and the author's descriptive ability. The recommendation is given to youths who may be involved in social vices or interested in reading about crimes and murders.

[NetMassimo]

Small town often hide dark sides with criminals or people who are just rotten. This novel explores one such small town and the author develops the characters with descriptions that can be visualized by the reader. Thank you for your great review!

[Patrícia Gomes]

Such a dark topic to read about but I am intrigued! The disappearance of a kid is always terrifying and reading about it can get someone on the tip of their toes.

[emmanuelajuz]

The Harper Bizarre story by Mike Thorne seems more like a Ghost town where an illusion becomes reality. People don't just go missing without a trace except that those that lives in the Harper town are also lost within their mindset as well. Curiosity they say kills the cat.

[Patrice_]

The flow of events in the story is quite interesting, with the characters' descriptions being subtle and the town's characteristics matching with many in today's society. This is a great review, thank you!

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Thank you for that informative review, it got to the crux of the story so well. The strange scenarios that happen in this small town make this book an interesting and engrossing read, it’s always nice to read a proper story. The language is easy with various chapter lengths, which somehow adds to the atmosphere.

[Kshitija Sonawane]

I like crime novels, and this one genuinely feels like an excellent idea. I want these plots and ideas to enrich our lives with tremendous stories. What makes it all better is that this is all inspired by real-life crime scenes. It just adds that necessary creativity quota to this. Congratulations on BOTD, and best wishes for future projects.

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

Harper’s Bizarre grips you with the mysterious disappearance of Peter Dewberry, lured into the dark underbelly of the town. Mike Thorne's vivid descriptions and interconnected characters promise a thrilling ride.

[Leen282]

The book is added to my shelves, I like to read about crime, the small gossipy village with its crackheads inhabitants.

[Maria Lepre]

A crime novel that grabbed me from the very first pages, great for those who love this genre. Writing gets you into the scene and makes you feel like you're there. You'll want to know what happened.

[Chitra Ayengar]

This is the story of a small town where bizarre happenings are very common. A town where each one knows other's business one cannot avoid small talk. A well written review highlighting every aspect of the book. Would love to read the book to know what happened to Peter.

[Bithiah]

As the name suggests, Harper's Bizarre by Mike Thorne is a collection of strange tales that occurred in a little town named Harper. The reviewer values the author's ability to provide vivid descriptions that help readers imagine the settings and bring the story to life. This book is intriguing and captivating to read because of the bizarre events that take place in this small town; it's always good to read a well-written novel. The review is written and explained quite well. Congratulations on BOTD, author.

[CHANTAL EWING]

I did not regret reading this book. Interesting characters. Engaging dialogue. Multiple crimes in a small town solved by the local sheriff at great cost to his physical well-being.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

A small town crime can be truly fascinating since the social dynamics of smaller communities are different. And I love the wordplay in the title! Thank you for your review.