Review of Hits to the Dome
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Review of Hits to the Dome
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Hits to the Dome" by Selby Wost.]
Hits to the Dome: The Chronicles of a Small Town Volume 1: Parts 1-6 is a collection of stories by Selby Keith Wost and Dagger Yew Horny. It has six parts, with six chapters each.
This book follows the Back Road Burnouts, a group of middle schoolers in Worcester Town who loathe embracing the status quo before questioning and even challenging it if it is selfish, contradictory, and does not align with their values. Popularly known as the BRB Boys, these adventurous middle schoolers—Rome, Kota, Richie, and Donny—have refused to tolerate the double standards shown by society, liberals, and the education system ("intellectual in-breeding"). However, this road they have chosen is not without challenges, although there are also fun and adventurous moments, as readers of this book will find out.
There were several things I liked about this book. First, I liked how the author realistically captured teenage life. The daily activities are full of danger, adventure, and fun moments, as expected from children their age. Second, I liked how the author, through the characters, dissected the rot in the education system and modern-day society. The reflections are thought-provoking and worth pondering. Third, the relationship among the four friends was also captured realistically and in a relatable way. I liked that there were both smooth and friction-filled moments, as one would expect in real life. Lastly, I liked how the book wrapped up. There was a mystery at the end about one of the characters. This makes me want to read the subsequent volume to find out if it will be revealed.
My least favorite aspect of this was that the characters, who are only middle schoolers, use lots of drugs. This is especially problematic for teenagers who use drugs or are fantasizing about it, as the open use of drugs in this book can give them positive reinforcement. As we all know, drug abuse and addiction are not always as blissful as they seem.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book. It was perfectly edited, as I didn't find any errors. I am, therefore, glad to give it four out of five stars. I deducted a star due to my discomfort with the heavy use of drugs among teenagers, which slightly affected my enjoyment. In terms of execution, though, this book was well done, hence my higher rating.
I highly recommend this book to fans of young adult fiction and adventurous stories. However, it may not be the best fit for teenagers or middle schoolers who are vulnerable to drug abuse and addiction. As an adult who cannot be affected by such, I look forward to reading the next volumes since this one realistically captured teenage life and thoughtfully reflected on school life and modern-day society as a whole.
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Hits to the Dome
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Hits to the Dome: The Chronicles of a Small Town Volume 1: Parts 1-6 is a collection of stories by Selby Keith Wost and Dagger Yew Horny. It has six parts, with six chapters each.
This book follows the Back Road Burnouts, a group of middle schoolers in Worcester Town who loathe embracing the status quo before questioning and even challenging it if it is selfish, contradictory, and does not align with their values. Popularly known as the BRB Boys, these adventurous middle schoolers—Rome, Kota, Richie, and Donny—have refused to tolerate the double standards shown by society, liberals, and the education system ("intellectual in-breeding"). However, this road they have chosen is not without challenges, although there are also fun and adventurous moments, as readers of this book will find out.
There were several things I liked about this book. First, I liked how the author realistically captured teenage life. The daily activities are full of danger, adventure, and fun moments, as expected from children their age. Second, I liked how the author, through the characters, dissected the rot in the education system and modern-day society. The reflections are thought-provoking and worth pondering. Third, the relationship among the four friends was also captured realistically and in a relatable way. I liked that there were both smooth and friction-filled moments, as one would expect in real life. Lastly, I liked how the book wrapped up. There was a mystery at the end about one of the characters. This makes me want to read the subsequent volume to find out if it will be revealed.
My least favorite aspect of this was that the characters, who are only middle schoolers, use lots of drugs. This is especially problematic for teenagers who use drugs or are fantasizing about it, as the open use of drugs in this book can give them positive reinforcement. As we all know, drug abuse and addiction are not always as blissful as they seem.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book. It was perfectly edited, as I didn't find any errors. I am, therefore, glad to give it four out of five stars. I deducted a star due to my discomfort with the heavy use of drugs among teenagers, which slightly affected my enjoyment. In terms of execution, though, this book was well done, hence my higher rating.
I highly recommend this book to fans of young adult fiction and adventurous stories. However, it may not be the best fit for teenagers or middle schoolers who are vulnerable to drug abuse and addiction. As an adult who cannot be affected by such, I look forward to reading the next volumes since this one realistically captured teenage life and thoughtfully reflected on school life and modern-day society as a whole.
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Insofar as the word 'should' even has meaning, then we must say that the past is exactly as it should be, everything that happened should have happened, and everything that should happen will happen
~ Scott Hughes
~ Scott Hughes
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This work is a literary experiment, unafraid to expose the raw, uncomfortable truths about a world gone awry—an unflinching portrayal of the clash between innocence and the harshness of modern life. Hits to the Dome lingers in the mind, challenging the reader to question not only the characters’ experiences but also the wider societal structures that shape such lives. It’s not just a story; it’s a conversation starter, an invitation to reexamine the world we live in.
