Review of Wrong Turn

Post by **Kutloano Makhuvhela** » 09 Jul 2024, 18:21

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a heart-warming novel that follows Avery and her husband Finn as they help people who are suffering from different kinds of problems to never give up on life. How they identify these people is what sets them apart, because they do it in such an unbelievable way. The author has been described as someone who has had a first-hand experience with suicide, which has inspired her to write this series to raise awareness and inspire people. This book is poignant and so inspiring.

The book opens with a scene of a girl who is at the hospital to get a few medicines but is lying about certain crucial details of her life. Then, when she leaves the hospital, she contemplates ending her life by jumping in front of a car. This scene switches to the present. It turns out that it was a dream that Avery had. Avery quickly wakes up and rushes for her car, surprising her husband. He tries to keep up with her, especially knowing that she just had stitches on her side, so she cannot afford to run or do quick movements because she might pop them open. Avery doesn’t stop. She wants to get to the hospital quickly to stop that woman from doing what she was contemplating. And she arrives on time.

The girl who was contemplating suicide is Grace. At first, she doesn’t want to open up to Avery and Finn about why she wants to do this horrible thing to herself. The duo is patient with her, and eventually, she confides in Avery. Avery is stunned to the core. Everything starts making sense now, but she is willing to help Grace work this out. Avery has another vision, but this time the person is in the hospital. She rushes there, and that person’s case seems to be as complicated, if not as hard, as Grace’s. How will Avery help these two people? How does she keep having these visions? What do they mean?

This book was an enjoyable experience. I found myself cruising nicely through it because of how well it was written. It impressed me so much. The writing, the structure, characterisation, pace, tone, message, and conclusion. It all made sense, it fit and had a purpose. I have nothing but high praise for it.

I will begin with the writing. The author wrote this novel in such a way that it became an easy read. The sentences were short and upbeat. They moved the story forward quickly without losing that touch of quality. The sentences conveyed the message more clearly. The words were not big or intimidating. Quite the opposite, they were inviting. The paragraphs were structured in such a way that you will find yourself reading one after the other until the very last page.

The book was structured chronologically. The book had an opening, middle, and conclusion. Every loose end that was formed in the middle was tied in so well. The climax was satisfying because it had so many moving parts that I was nearly unsure how the author would fix them. But the conclusion solved that impressively. Then there were the characters that were developed to their fullest. Avery and Finn were the stars of the show, but characters like Grace and Linda stole the show. The author made her characters believable and realistic. I found myself rooting for them.

The tone of the book was very laid-back. It was smooth and not overblown. You could say the book was in the drama category. Most things happened through the dialogue. The narration was few and far between. The dialogue made sure we experienced the conflicts between the characters in real-time. The first-person narration made it all personal and revealing. It was also intimate. The pace was steadily fast. The opening scene was the same as the closing one. They were gripping. It kind of slowed during the introduction of Linda, but after that, it picked up pace. One could read it in one sitting.

The message of the book was important and inspiring. It was refreshing to read about suicide in such a way. It was not preachy or scary. It was personal and inviting. It showed that no one throws away a life that is worth living. I didn’t find anything bad about the book. I found small errors that didn’t affect the quality of the book.

That’s why I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend it to people who love drama with heart-warming and inspiring stories. Late teenagers and adults would be suitable for it. It’s the second book in the series that could be read as a standalone, but would certainly help to start with the prequel.

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Sandre Lamar · Post by **Sandre Lamar** » 11 Jul 2024, 15:26

"Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a compelling and heartwarming read, highlighting the power of empathy and resilience. Avery and Finn's journey to help others is both inspiring and beautifully written.

Post by **Kutloano Makhuvhela** » 11 Jul 2024, 17:24

Sandre Lamar wrote: ↑11 Jul 2024, 15:26 "Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a compelling and heartwarming read, highlighting the power of empathy and resilience. Avery and Finn's journey to help others is both inspiring and beautifully written.

Thank you for reading my review. I appreciate it.

Chi Chiu Michael Mak · Post by **Chi Chiu Michael Mak** » 12 Jul 2024, 03:48

Kutloano Makhuvhela wrote: ↑09 Jul 2024, 18:21 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg.]

5 out of 5 stars
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Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a heart-warming novel that follows Avery and her husband Finn as they help people who are suffering from different kinds of problems to never give up on life. How they identify these people is what sets them apart, because they do it in such an unbelievable way. The author has been described as someone who has had a first-hand experience with suicide, which has inspired her to write this series to raise awareness and inspire people. This book is poignant and so inspiring.

The book opens with a scene of a girl who is at the hospital to get a few medicines but is lying about certain crucial details of her life. Then, when she leaves the hospital, she contemplates ending her life by jumping in front of a car. This scene switches to the present. It turns out that it was a dream that Avery had. Avery quickly wakes up and rushes for her car, surprising her husband. He tries to keep up with her, especially knowing that she just had stitches on her side, so she cannot afford to run or do quick movements because she might pop them open. Avery doesn’t stop. She wants to get to the hospital quickly to stop that woman from doing what she was contemplating. And she arrives on time.

The girl who was contemplating suicide is Grace. At first, she doesn’t want to open up to Avery and Finn about why she wants to do this horrible thing to herself. The duo is patient with her, and eventually, she confides in Avery. Avery is stunned to the core. Everything starts making sense now, but she is willing to help Grace work this out. Avery has another vision, but this time the person is in the hospital. She rushes there, and that person’s case seems to be as complicated, if not as hard, as Grace’s. How will Avery help these two people? How does she keep having these visions? What do they mean?

This book was an enjoyable experience. I found myself cruising nicely through it because of how well it was written. It impressed me so much. The writing, the structure, characterisation, pace, tone, message, and conclusion. It all made sense, it fit and had a purpose. I have nothing but high praise for it.

I will begin with the writing. The author wrote this novel in such a way that it became an easy read. The sentences were short and upbeat. They moved the story forward quickly without losing that touch of quality. The sentences conveyed the message more clearly. The words were not big or intimidating. Quite the opposite, they were inviting. The paragraphs were structured in such a way that you will find yourself reading one after the other until the very last page.

The book was structured chronologically. The book had an opening, middle, and conclusion. Every loose end that was formed in the middle was tied in so well. The climax was satisfying because it had so many moving parts that I was nearly unsure how the author would fix them. But the conclusion solved that impressively. Then there were the characters that were developed to their fullest. Avery and Finn were the stars of the show, but characters like Grace and Linda stole the show. The author made her characters believable and realistic. I found myself rooting for them.

The tone of the book was very laid-back. It was smooth and not overblown. You could say the book was in the drama category. Most things happened through the dialogue. The narration was few and far between. The dialogue made sure we experienced the conflicts between the characters in real-time. The first-person narration made it all personal and revealing. It was also intimate. The pace was steadily fast. The opening scene was the same as the closing one. They were gripping. It kind of slowed during the introduction of Linda, but after that, it picked up pace. One could read it in one sitting.

The message of the book was important and inspiring. It was refreshing to read about suicide in such a way. It was not preachy or scary. It was personal and inviting. It showed that no one throws away a life that is worth living. I didn’t find anything bad about the book. I found small errors that didn’t affect the quality of the book.

That’s why I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend it to people who love drama with heart-warming and inspiring stories. Late teenagers and adults would be suitable for it. It’s the second book in the series that could be read as a standalone, but would certainly help to start with the prequel.

******
Wrong Turn
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

This book looks like something that will bring many a reader to tears. It looks like all the characters are pretty realistic and well-written, which is always a plus in any book. Short sentences are a huge plus; no one likes to go through walls of text. This book is going into my list. Can't wait to give it a read!

Martin Shae · Post by **Martin Shae** » 12 Jul 2024, 06:47

"Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg is a poignant and inspiring novel that follows Avery and Finn as they intervene to help individuals in crisis, drawing from personal experiences to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The book opens with a gripping scene where Avery dreams of a girl contemplating suicide, prompting her urgent action to prevent tragedy in real life. This compelling narrative underscores the importance of compassion and timely intervention in saving lives.

Post by **Anu Anand** » 12 Jul 2024, 08:47

How I wish if in real life someone could really know when someone is in trouble and needs help. This book sounds so inspiring and heart-warming. The way Avery and Finn help others through such an unbelievable method is intriguing. Thanks for sharing this detailed review.

Post by **Kutloano Makhuvhela** » 12 Jul 2024, 17:13

Anu Anand wrote: ↑12 Jul 2024, 08:47 How I wish if in real life someone could really know when someone is in trouble and needs help. This book sounds so inspiring and heart-warming. The way Avery and Finn help others through such an unbelievable method is intriguing. Thanks for sharing this detailed review.

Me too, Anu. That would really be the best thing in the world.

Thank you for taking time to read it.

Chi Chiu Michael Mak wrote: ↑12 Jul 2024, 03:48
Kutloano Makhuvhela wrote: ↑09 Jul 2024, 18:21 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg.]

5 out of 5 stars
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Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a heart-warming novel that follows Avery and her husband Finn as they help people who are suffering from different kinds of problems to never give up on life. How they identify these people is what sets them apart, because they do it in such an unbelievable way. The author has been described as someone who has had a first-hand experience with suicide, which has inspired her to write this series to raise awareness and inspire people. This book is poignant and so inspiring.

The book opens with a scene of a girl who is at the hospital to get a few medicines but is lying about certain crucial details of her life. Then, when she leaves the hospital, she contemplates ending her life by jumping in front of a car. This scene switches to the present. It turns out that it was a dream that Avery had. Avery quickly wakes up and rushes for her car, surprising her husband. He tries to keep up with her, especially knowing that she just had stitches on her side, so she cannot afford to run or do quick movements because she might pop them open. Avery doesn’t stop. She wants to get to the hospital quickly to stop that woman from doing what she was contemplating. And she arrives on time.

The girl who was contemplating suicide is Grace. At first, she doesn’t want to open up to Avery and Finn about why she wants to do this horrible thing to herself. The duo is patient with her, and eventually, she confides in Avery. Avery is stunned to the core. Everything starts making sense now, but she is willing to help Grace work this out. Avery has another vision, but this time the person is in the hospital. She rushes there, and that person’s case seems to be as complicated, if not as hard, as Grace’s. How will Avery help these two people? How does she keep having these visions? What do they mean?

This book was an enjoyable experience. I found myself cruising nicely through it because of how well it was written. It impressed me so much. The writing, the structure, characterisation, pace, tone, message, and conclusion. It all made sense, it fit and had a purpose. I have nothing but high praise for it.

I will begin with the writing. The author wrote this novel in such a way that it became an easy read. The sentences were short and upbeat. They moved the story forward quickly without losing that touch of quality. The sentences conveyed the message more clearly. The words were not big or intimidating. Quite the opposite, they were inviting. The paragraphs were structured in such a way that you will find yourself reading one after the other until the very last page.

The book was structured chronologically. The book had an opening, middle, and conclusion. Every loose end that was formed in the middle was tied in so well. The climax was satisfying because it had so many moving parts that I was nearly unsure how the author would fix them. But the conclusion solved that impressively. Then there were the characters that were developed to their fullest. Avery and Finn were the stars of the show, but characters like Grace and Linda stole the show. The author made her characters believable and realistic. I found myself rooting for them.

The tone of the book was very laid-back. It was smooth and not overblown. You could say the book was in the drama category. Most things happened through the dialogue. The narration was few and far between. The dialogue made sure we experienced the conflicts between the characters in real-time. The first-person narration made it all personal and revealing. It was also intimate. The pace was steadily fast. The opening scene was the same as the closing one. They were gripping. It kind of slowed during the introduction of Linda, but after that, it picked up pace. One could read it in one sitting.

The message of the book was important and inspiring. It was refreshing to read about suicide in such a way. It was not preachy or scary. It was personal and inviting. It showed that no one throws away a life that is worth living. I didn’t find anything bad about the book. I found small errors that didn’t affect the quality of the book.

That’s why I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend it to people who love drama with heart-warming and inspiring stories. Late teenagers and adults would be suitable for it. It’s the second book in the series that could be read as a standalone, but would certainly help to start with the prequel.

******
Wrong Turn
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
This book looks like something that will bring many a reader to tears. It looks like all the characters are pretty realistic and well-written, which is always a plus in any book. Short sentences are a huge plus; no one likes to go through walls of text. This book is going into my list. Can't wait to give it a read!

Yes, it is so poignant, and it promises to move even a rock.

you will enjoy it.

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 12 Jul 2024, 18:28

Kutloano Makhuvhela wrote: ↑09 Jul 2024, 18:21 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg.]

5 out of 5 stars
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Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg is a heart-warming novel that follows Avery and her husband Finn as they help people who are suffering from different kinds of problems to never give up on life. How they identify these people is what sets them apart, because they do it in such an unbelievable way. The author has been described as someone who has had a first-hand experience with suicide, which has inspired her to write this series to raise awareness and inspire people. This book is poignant and so inspiring.

The girl who was contemplating suicide is Grace. At first, she doesn’t want to open up to Avery and Finn about why she wants to do this horrible thing to herself. The duo is patient with her, and eventually, she confides in Avery. Avery is stunned to the core. Everything starts making sense now, but she is willing to help Grace work this out. Avery has another vision, but this time the person is in the hospital. She rushes there, and that person’s case seems to be as complicated, if not as hard, as Grace’s. How will Avery help these two people? How does she keep having these visions? What do they mean?

This book was an enjoyable experience. I found myself cruising nicely through it because of how well it was written. It impressed me so much. The writing, the structure, characterisation, pace, tone, message, and conclusion. It all made sense, it fit and had a purpose. I have nothing but high praise for it.

The tone of the book was very laid-back. It was smooth and not overblown. You could say the book was in the drama category. Most things happened through the dialogue. The narration was few and far between. The dialogue made sure we experienced the conflicts between the characters in real-time. The first-person narration made it all personal and revealing. It was also intimate. The pace was steadily fast. The opening scene was the same as the closing one. They were gripping. It kind of slowed during the introduction of Linda, but after that, it picked up pace. One could read it in one sitting.

The message of the book was important and inspiring. It was refreshing to read about suicide in such a way. It was not preachy or scary. It was personal and inviting. It showed that no one throws away a life that is worth living. I didn’t find anything bad about the book. I found small errors that didn’t affect the quality of the book.

That’s why I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend it to people who love drama with heart-warming and inspiring stories. Late teenagers and adults would be suitable for it. It’s the second book in the series that could be read as a standalone, but would certainly help to start with the prequel.

******
Wrong Turn
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

Kutloano, you wrote a great review for a story that promises to be outstanding. Toornburg is doing a great service to people in general by writing about suicide and its prevention. Most people are at a loss of what to do to help someone who is feeling suicidal. Your review has piqued my interest in this book. I am adding it to my bookshelves. Thank you for this well-written and informative review.

DEVIKA R NAIR · Post by **DEVIKA R NAIR** » 14 Jul 2024, 10:10

Thank you for sharing your detailed review of Wrong Turn by Kim Toornburg. Your insights into the story of Avery and Finn, and their incredible journey to help those in need, truly highlight the heartwarming and inspiring nature of this book. It sounds like a wonderfully written and impactful read. I appreciate your thoughts!

Post by **Slippy Spectrum** » 15 Jul 2024, 07:10

This review provides a glowing recommendation for "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg. The reviewer praises the author's writing style, character development, pacing, and the important and inspiring message of the book. They found it to be an enjoyable and well-written read. Overall, they give it a five out of five stars rating. Based on this review, "Wrong Turn" appears to be a fantastic and captivating book that I would highly recommend. Compelling drama, unfolded with intensity and depth.

Post by **David Awunor** » 16 Jul 2024, 00:17

It is nice that you liked the writing, the structure, characterisation, pace, tone, message, and conclusion. Your review is well written.

Michael Gambo · Post by **Michael Gambo** » 29 Jul 2024, 09:39

I appreciate how you highlighted the well-written, inviting prose and the strong character development. It's great to hear that the story is structured so well, with a satisfying conclusion and a compelling message about the value of life.

Post by **Boring Pigeon** » 03 Aug 2024, 14:58

This review of "Wrong Turn" by Kim Toornburg paints a heart-warming and inspirational picture of the novel. The reviewer praises the writing style, structure, and character development, recommending it to those who enjoy drama with uplifting stories. With a rating of five out of five stars, this book appears to be an excellent read for late teenagers and adults. Compelling conflict, drove the story forward.