Review of Cloudy with a Chance of Answers

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Cloudy with a Chance of Answers" by Carolyn Summer Quinn.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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In September 2019, Bethany Barrows secured a job she liked after she finished college and relocated from New Jersey to New York. However, in February 2020, she had bronchitis, which resulted in constant coughing. While her coughs seem to linger till 2020 and the news of the Covid-19 pandemic spread with its many social and government policies, Bethany lost her job because her employer attributes her unceasing coughing to a symptom of Coronavirus. However, she sees this disappointment as an opportunity to go back to New Jersey, where she'd spent her childhood days back then in 1988, to organize her uncle's house and family house for sale.

First, getting to New Jersey in her uncle's house (the house of Detective Ryan Barrows), she found herself as the only surviving member of Barrow's family, as others had passed away following the search for the true story of how Ashley, her cousin, got missing and later found dead. She is here in her uncle's house in Ocean Point, searching through several documents and photos from the late detective's drawer, trying to find the necessary documents from which information concerning Ashley's killer could be traced.

From here, the whole story begins as Bethany goes back in reminiscence to narrate the historical events which took place in her family from 1987 through to 1988; it includes the account of her family life characterized by a period of unfortunate events that led to Ashley's death, the death of some other intelligent little girls, and the seemingly never-ending investigation on the culprit.

Cloudy with a Chance of Answers by Carolyn Summer Quinn is a fictional account of the Barrows family characterized by tragedies and the quest to find a solution.

This book is narrated in the first-person perspective of Bethany, telling us the unfortunate happenings in her family house, such as the thrilling dramas of the perpetual exchange of verbal attacks between her grandmother and mother.

I'd like to point out the many aspects of this book that I love. First, I love the book's superb descriptive quality. I love how the author describes the thrilling dramas that always ensue between Elizabeth and her mother, as well as that of Bethany and Celeste Sanderson. Second, the book expertly makes use of the first-person perspective to bring out the beauty of the book through the right use of the perspective, which interestingly and meaningfully presents the story. Coupled with a clear tone, the perspective allows for the explanation of many details. Third, I love the plot, as it tells a story based on real-life incidents, an account of the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. And the book correctly shows what it looks like to live in city countries during this period.

Another thing I love about the book is how it finished in a suspenseful way. And yet, its ending is relieving and gives me a sense of hope for the conflict depicted in the story. This tells me that the author plans to produce a sequel, which I will appreciate coming across as well.

Conversely, there is one aspect of the book I'd like to put straight. I can not find a reasonable rationale for Bethany's desire to sell her uncle's house just because he is deceased. The author could have found another incident that should necessitate Bethany to go back to New Jersey rather than going there in preparation to sell the house, which otherwise ought to serve as her heritage in a normal circumstance. Another area I wasn't satisfied with within this book is the role of Ryan Barrows, as he is called a detective, but he fails to express his detective profession when his daughter goes missing. I expect him to make brave actions that the author would still interestingly describe, but he didn't make any lethal action.

The book is professionally edited, as I could only find four major errors in it. For the aforementioned inadequacies, I'll kick out a start and rate the book 3 out of 4 stars. Generally, I'd recommend the book to lovers of narrative stories. Also, if you like to read crime novels, you can find the book interesting.

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[Temi Book]

Wow! This sounds like a lot of twist. What I’m not sure about here is if this is a true life story or a fiction. I’ll love to read it though.

[Blessing Chi Peculiar]

I can feel the pain, Bethany Barrows, being ill and at the same time lose your job. What a painful experience. Life is not fair sometimes. I enjoyed your review keep it up.

[Stevenmusk]

The switch up from the girl who landed her sream job to the survivor of a family illment and the trial and tribulations that are life changing i would like to see how she navigates through it all.

[Jay David Randall]

I know what it feels like to lose a job during covid-19 and to make matters worst she had bronchitis, the tale of Bethany is one which I do love as she saw her disappointment as a blessing or stepping stone.

[Amy Luman]

This seems to be thrilling and mysterious without being gory. It sounds like a really interesting story. There are many little conflicts that make up the bigger picture. I guess I’ll have to read it to figure everything out.

[Onyeso Njoku]

When Bethany lost her job during covid-19, it seems as if everything she has lost everything. There is a blessing in some disappointment, good review.

[Okonobe Chioma Chukwuma]

I can imagine what she had to go through, after losing her job, it's quite painful. this book will be filled with lots of twists and that would make it interesting.

[Oyedeji Funmilayo]

This book's plot is thrilling. Should we then call her unending cough a blessing in disguise?. I look forward to reading this story. Welldone in a well written review.

[R_becca]

This sounds like a captivating book with excellent writing. It's admirable that the author spent so much work on character development. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

[Mercy Udeokeke]

It is disheartening for one to get sacked from his job. Tho that brought an opportunity for Bethany to trace her family history. Thanks for the great review.

[Review Writer]

The book seems to have lots of twist in it. The report of how Ashley died sounds engaging, and finding the culprit would certainly lead to action scenes. Well done on this thoroughly analyzed review.

[David Chijindu]

This seems to have many twists. I'm not sure if this is a true story from real life or fiction. I'll like reading it, though.

[NetMassimo]

Bethany's story feels real because of what happens to her at the beginning of the pandemic and then there's her family's backstory with all the tragedy and the search for the truth behind tragedy. Despite the flaws you pointed out, this seems like an engaging novel. Thank you for your great review!

[Flourish Sunday]

Wow, what a captivating book to read. I love historical novels a lot and I thing I will try reading this one. Good job.