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On The Rocks With A Twist: How well do you know your friends?
This is a story about murder, University and not playing by the rules.
A lonely university freshman, Alex Longley, is befriended by an enigmatic and mysterious group of friends who introduce him to a unique new way of life that is above the rules. However, as events unravel and things spiral out of control, everything Alex thought he knew begins to seem uncertain.
A lonely university freshman, Alex Longley, is befriended by an enigmatic and mysterious group of friends who introduce him to a unique new way of life that is above the rules. However, as events unravel and things spiral out of control, everything Alex thought he knew begins to seem uncertain.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2014
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August 21, 2024
Alex starts his first year at university largely without friends. Working at the university cafe and desperate to be accepted by his peers, he find himself drawn to a group of four friends. Alex's unlikely acceptance into their little gang satisfies his craving for friendship and leads him into experiences he's been missing. But, how well do you know your friends?
This is a great novella with endearing characters and believable occurrences. I thought I knew where the story was headed but I was pleasantly surprised by the twists in the tale. Great descriptive writing from Jay Stritch.
Thanks to author Jay Stritch for sharing her work with me in return for a free review. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for her other work.
4/5
This is a great novella with endearing characters and believable occurrences. I thought I knew where the story was headed but I was pleasantly surprised by the twists in the tale. Great descriptive writing from Jay Stritch.
Thanks to author Jay Stritch for sharing her work with me in return for a free review. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for her other work.
4/5
August 26, 2016
Well thought out drama with good twist!
I would have loved to give this book 5 stars, the story was definitely well thought out and interesting..the character of Max was easy to sympathize with, and I felt happy that he was able to fit in with his new friends, and horrified at why he was ultimately thrown in prison.. The reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is because of multiple misspellings and misuse of common words. When describing the 4 'C' grading of diamonds, 'carrots' was listed as one of them. Really? Also, the author has a difficult time with the difference between 'wandering' and 'wondering'. I counted at least 8 instances of using 'wondering or wondered around', and it nearly made me stop reading. But, I was enjoying the story so much, that I decided to just cringe and keep reading. Also you're and your...those were interchanged a couple of times as well. Hiring an editor would have been wise, because honestly, this story really is that good and deserves correct grammar.
I would have loved to give this book 5 stars, the story was definitely well thought out and interesting..the character of Max was easy to sympathize with, and I felt happy that he was able to fit in with his new friends, and horrified at why he was ultimately thrown in prison.. The reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is because of multiple misspellings and misuse of common words. When describing the 4 'C' grading of diamonds, 'carrots' was listed as one of them. Really? Also, the author has a difficult time with the difference between 'wandering' and 'wondering'. I counted at least 8 instances of using 'wondering or wondered around', and it nearly made me stop reading. But, I was enjoying the story so much, that I decided to just cringe and keep reading. Also you're and your...those were interchanged a couple of times as well. Hiring an editor would have been wise, because honestly, this story really is that good and deserves correct grammar.
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