Review of The Grotto

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 17 Dec 2021, 22:30

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Grotto" by Fredrick Cooper.]

3 out of 4 stars

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It's not what we have but who we have in life that matters. If you have friends who can help you in your times of need, you need to appreciate them all the time. The love that comes from a friendship is the secret ingredient of a happy life. The Grotto by Fredrick Cooper is a fictional adventure novel about how friends can be of great help during times of need.

Brooklyn, a school-going girl, lives with her single mother in a small town in South East Alaska. Her father had disappeared before she was born, and she had never known her mother's relatives. Brooklyn later learns that her father's name is Vince. Her mother suddenly disappears, leaving her a letter in their house, informing her that she'll leave town for a few days for an urgent family matter. Brooklyn becomes very suspicious because this has never happened before. Later, Brooklyn finds out that her mother's life is in danger. Will she be able to find her mother and save her life?

This book contains three hundred and thirty-six pages. It is divided into forty-two chapters. The story is narrated from the third-person point of view and in both the past and the present tenses.

There are several things I liked about the book. However, in this review, I'll only mention two things I liked the most. First, I liked how the author created suspense in this book. For this reason, I keenly followed the story, enjoying the twists and turns. For instance, when Brooklyn was attacked by some teenagers who threatened to rape her, I was curious to see how well her self-defense skills were. Second, I liked how the author gave a vivid description of each situation and context, which helped me create incredible imagery and feel as if I was participating in these events. Since I didn't find any grammatical errors while reading, this book was exceptionally well-edited.

Although this is a great book, it has a few flaws. First, although the vivid description helped in creating imagery, it slowed the pace of the book. Second, the author concentrated on creating a perfect setting, leaving the actions and events to the readers' imagination. I wish he could describe actions as perfectly as he described places.

In conclusion, this is a great book. However, it's very slow-paced. I, therefore, rate it three out of four stars. I didn't give it a perfect rating because of the aforementioned flaws. I didn't give it a lower rating because it's an incredible book with an enjoyable storyline. I recommend it to anyone who believes in the strength of friendship. Those who love adventure novels will also enjoy it.

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The Grotto
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Teboho Mofokeng · Post by **Teboho Mofokeng** » 21 Dec 2021, 05:04

The book is really a interesting book ,I liked how the author created suspense in this book and got us wondering why the mother disappeared after Brooklyn found out the father's name is vince

Immaculate06 · Post by **Immaculate06** » 21 Dec 2021, 11:19

The book is entirely interesting. I love the suspense that keeps you glued, and Brooklyn has a long way to go. I would love to read the book. Thanks for your review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 01 Jan 2022, 16:56

This seems like an intriguing novel with twists that keep the readers' attention even if the pace is slow, so I hope the author does another round of proofreading to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!

Nwadinso Okoro · Post by **Nwadinso Okoro** » 11 Jan 2022, 18:58

Friends will always come in handy, and it depends on your trust in them. This book delves into the ordeals of Brooklyn as she tries to find her mother and save her life. The book is laced with suspense, and I would love to read this book. Thanks for your review.