Official Review: Just Drive by Deke N. Blue

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Eva Darrington wrote: 09 Feb 2019, 13:21 This is intriguing to me on several levels. I do appreciate your insight about the author's biases. That could be off-putting. I drive for a ride-share company part time. I can relate to some of the themes you describe here. Occupational hazards, fascinating stories, and more. I really enjoyed reading your review. Your writing is always a distinct pleasure to experience.
I always appreciate your comments, and it's great that you are able to relate to the author, since most of us can't because we're usually the passengers. Thanks for stopping by!
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This book seems really interesting, and is so different from anything I've seen before! Thank you for your review, it was great as always :D
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Ginnamassa19 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 08:07 This book seems really interesting, and is so different from anything I've seen before! Thank you for your review, it was great as always :D
If you get the chance to read it, I hope that you will enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh, I like the premise of it being from the driver’s perspective! I’m sure he has many interesting things to share. It sounds like not only is he highly subjective (as so many of us are), he isn’t fully aware of that subjectivity and kinda of presents it as objective in the book? Or is that not the case?

Great review, sounds like a compelling read!
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BelleReadsNietzsche wrote: 18 Feb 2019, 21:29 Oh, I like the premise of it being from the driver’s perspective! I’m sure he has many interesting things to share. It sounds like not only is he highly subjective (as so many of us are), he isn’t fully aware of that subjectivity and kinda of presents it as objective in the book? Or is that not the case?

Great review, sounds like a compelling read!
It was definitely an interesting read! I wouldn't say that the author presents his work as objective, but there is definitely a gap between his awareness of his own subjectivity and the way he presents it. In other words, he only acknowledges the subjectivity but fails to address it/make any attempts to mitigate this subjectivity in his posts.

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The book will be most suitable for people, especially bus operators, who would like to know how Blue handles it. I also like the fact that there is room for people who would like to read about the protagonist's personal life.
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Rose Harebate wrote: 19 Feb 2019, 12:16 The book will be most suitable for people, especially bus operators, who would like to know how Blue handles it. I also like the fact that there is room for people who would like to read about the protagonist's personal life.
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Being a daily bus rider, this book might provide greater insight into the lives of the drivers! Thanks for your review :)
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Firefawkes wrote: 23 Feb 2019, 09:24 Being a daily bus rider, this book might provide greater insight into the lives of the drivers! Thanks for your review :)
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