Review by ash77atc -- The Cabin by B.A. Sherman

[ash77atc]

[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Cabin" by B.A. Sherman.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The mind is a very powerful thing, and in “The Cabin” by B.A. Sherman, the reader sees just how much influence a person's perception and thoughts can effect their situation. “The Cabin” is a short fiction thriller that leads the reader to ask many questions along the way until the twists and turns at the end of the book.

We meet the main character, Herman, on the worst day of his life in his marriage. He does not immediately say what happened, but takes the reader back in time for a stroll down memory lane to when he first meets his wife and the progression of their relationship. The author initially transitions between flashbacks and the present to develop the background for Herman and build a connection with the reader. We are introduced to his wife, Joan, when they met in college and follow their love story until their wedding night, where there is a palpable change in Joan's behavior towards Herman, her husband. Joan's behavior becomes secretive and she is no longer a loving wife, but a nagging, hateful spouse, leaving Herman to constantly question his manhood, his marriage, and what to do to change his situation.

The author uses foreshadowing in several places throughout to warn the reader of upcoming turmoil. The reader knows very little but suspects much about Joan, her faithfulness as a wife, and her dedication to her job. The many puzzle pieces just don't seem to fit together, leaving the reader with many questions. The author gives Herman and Joan a few small moments of normalcy between bouts of craziness, so the reader wants to pull for Herman and Joan to work things out.

There are a few clues about what may happen sprinkled towards the end of the book. The reader knows things are not going to end well for poor Herman. There is a plot twist, followed by a plot turn that has the novel ending beautifully, as it should.

I was able to guess what was going to happen to Herman about 2/3rds of the way through the book, but I was anxious to see how the author went about it. I think the concept of what someone is willing to do to be successful in their job is very interesting. How far is too far and where is the line between ethical and unethical? It also raises questions about relationships. What do you do to get out of a sham marriage without a scratch?

This was a fun book for me to read and I enjoyed it very much. It kept me guessing and trying to figure out what was happening next, without being too cliche. I appreciated the author using thought manipulation to carefully arrange scenarios in the book and in Herman's head. It is very well crafted and a wonderful read! 4 out of 4 stars!

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[Oreoluwa281]

Amazing review, I enjoyed reading the book as well. However, I found a new perspective after reading your review, nice job