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A Trip Down Reality Lane
College life can be tough…
For a junior pursuing a degree in English with no plans for his future, living in the present is far better than the alternative.
One morning he wakes up and embarks on an acid trip to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with two of his friends.
A step outside reality might be the best way to come back down to earth…
Along the way, the three friends discover what matters most to them, and more importantly, that life is not so much about answers as it is about the exploration of the questions.
When the real world doesn't quite cut it, take a journey down the rabbit hole.
For a junior pursuing a degree in English with no plans for his future, living in the present is far better than the alternative.
One morning he wakes up and embarks on an acid trip to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with two of his friends.
A step outside reality might be the best way to come back down to earth…
Along the way, the three friends discover what matters most to them, and more importantly, that life is not so much about answers as it is about the exploration of the questions.
When the real world doesn't quite cut it, take a journey down the rabbit hole.
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258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2015
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Ian Thomas Malone
13 books401 followersIan Thomas Malone is an author, comedian, and podcast host. She earned her B.A. at Boston College in 2013, where she founded The Rock at Boston College and an M.A. from Claremont Graduate University. Ian's treatise The Transgender Manifesto is a bestseller in LGBTQ non-fiction. She has contributed chapters to academic books on James Cameron and Star Trek: Voyager. Ian's debut comedy album, Confessions From My New Vagina, was released in 2021. Since 2019, Ian has hosted the Estradiol Illusions podcast, covering entertainment and LGBTQ issues. Ian resides in Long Beach, California.
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September 12, 2015
Ah another book from Ian Thomas Malone. The cover and title prove that we are joining the main character on a psychedelic adventure.
I, for one, have never taken any sort of drug, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when the book said we would be taking a trip down the rabbit hole. In my mind, I imagined the adventure would be like Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s high adventure from 21 Jump Street, but it wasn’t. It was calmer, with very philosophical outlooks on life and the things the characters encountered. The narrator and a guy named Charles take a minor character named James on this LSD adventure where they visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and a theater to see The Lion King in 3-D.
This book is a lot more laugh out loud than Malone’s previous Five College Dialogues , but he does ponder an important question of what he wants to do with his life after college. No one knows what they want to do when they’re in college – a.k.a. reason why I’ve been a Journalism, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education Major, and a Human Development and Family Studies minor before finally settling on Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education and a minor in Developmental Disabilities. What impact are you going to leave on this world?
The book itself is laid heavily in sarcasm and is ridiculously funny. But as I read it, several things sounded as though the narrator/main character, that we never learn the name of, is the author himself. He mentions his stuffed animal collection, goes to school in Boston, is an English major, etc. etc., and the list can go on. I wonder if maybe it’s based on Malone’s college adventures, regardless he gives his audience great advice: Be afraid to make mistakes, that just means that whatever you’re trying to gain is really worth having.
I recommend checking this book out! Malone also has another book out in less than two weeks – Five More College Dialogues, the sequel to Five College Dialogues.
I, for one, have never taken any sort of drug, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when the book said we would be taking a trip down the rabbit hole. In my mind, I imagined the adventure would be like Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill’s high adventure from 21 Jump Street, but it wasn’t. It was calmer, with very philosophical outlooks on life and the things the characters encountered. The narrator and a guy named Charles take a minor character named James on this LSD adventure where they visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and a theater to see The Lion King in 3-D.
This book is a lot more laugh out loud than Malone’s previous Five College Dialogues , but he does ponder an important question of what he wants to do with his life after college. No one knows what they want to do when they’re in college – a.k.a. reason why I’ve been a Journalism, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education Major, and a Human Development and Family Studies minor before finally settling on Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education and a minor in Developmental Disabilities. What impact are you going to leave on this world?
The book itself is laid heavily in sarcasm and is ridiculously funny. But as I read it, several things sounded as though the narrator/main character, that we never learn the name of, is the author himself. He mentions his stuffed animal collection, goes to school in Boston, is an English major, etc. etc., and the list can go on. I wonder if maybe it’s based on Malone’s college adventures, regardless he gives his audience great advice: Be afraid to make mistakes, that just means that whatever you’re trying to gain is really worth having.
I recommend checking this book out! Malone also has another book out in less than two weeks – Five More College Dialogues, the sequel to Five College Dialogues.
September 16, 2016
Being a junior college student can be a bit daunting. Why? For this is the time where you’ve got to think about the future, about the career you’ll land into and a lot more about your life. I’ve shared the same sentiments before, though it was different, for I’ve got to feel that anxiety earlier, which was on my last year of High School. (yeah, that early eh)
And this book will make you realize a lot of things. Will provide awesome realization with a great addition of humor which makes this book too interesting for you to just drop.
Before anything else, I would like to thank the author, Ian, for inviting me to read this latest book of his and construct an honest review about it. When he first informed me about the book, I was really thrilled for I really liked his previous book, entitled the Five College Dialogues, you can read the review here.
Honestly, when I was just starting the book, I really find it a bit boring. Maybe because I can’t relate to its topic. I’ve never tried LSD or any other kind of drugs before. But what’s really interesting in this book, is that all we’re properly explained. So all the confusion I felt in its first few chapters we’re all answered.
Unlike Five College Dialogues, this one doesn’t just contain dialogues. All scenes we’re properly written and I salute the author for using very easy to grasp terms. And all the characters we’re very easy to keep track of because they we’re all properly introduced. Everybody knows how a sucker I am for dialogues, but this book makes me like it even with just a little dialogue.
And what makes this book outstanding is that, it doesn’t just share plain story, but it share a story in an entertaining way. I can’t count how many times I make myself look stupid for laughing out loud in the middle of the crowd while reading it. (I read everywhere, even when I’m walking, haha)
I also can’t help but think that this book was written base on the author’s adventure? I don’t know, but I can’t help on thinking that. One reason would be the physical appearance of the main character. He sure is a long haired specie too, and also, a shark-whale stuff animal was mentioned a lot of times in this book. (It’s no secret how fanatic Ian for stuff animals. How do I know? Because I’m a genius, haha)
So any spoiler to share? Sorry guys, but I’m not gonna share any bummer for this book. But I assure you, this is a great book to read. Highly recommended to everyone especially to graduating students. Enjoy!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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And this book will make you realize a lot of things. Will provide awesome realization with a great addition of humor which makes this book too interesting for you to just drop.
Before anything else, I would like to thank the author, Ian, for inviting me to read this latest book of his and construct an honest review about it. When he first informed me about the book, I was really thrilled for I really liked his previous book, entitled the Five College Dialogues, you can read the review here.
Honestly, when I was just starting the book, I really find it a bit boring. Maybe because I can’t relate to its topic. I’ve never tried LSD or any other kind of drugs before. But what’s really interesting in this book, is that all we’re properly explained. So all the confusion I felt in its first few chapters we’re all answered.
Unlike Five College Dialogues, this one doesn’t just contain dialogues. All scenes we’re properly written and I salute the author for using very easy to grasp terms. And all the characters we’re very easy to keep track of because they we’re all properly introduced. Everybody knows how a sucker I am for dialogues, but this book makes me like it even with just a little dialogue.
And what makes this book outstanding is that, it doesn’t just share plain story, but it share a story in an entertaining way. I can’t count how many times I make myself look stupid for laughing out loud in the middle of the crowd while reading it. (I read everywhere, even when I’m walking, haha)
I also can’t help but think that this book was written base on the author’s adventure? I don’t know, but I can’t help on thinking that. One reason would be the physical appearance of the main character. He sure is a long haired specie too, and also, a shark-whale stuff animal was mentioned a lot of times in this book. (It’s no secret how fanatic Ian for stuff animals. How do I know? Because I’m a genius, haha)
So any spoiler to share? Sorry guys, but I’m not gonna share any bummer for this book. But I assure you, this is a great book to read. Highly recommended to everyone especially to graduating students. Enjoy!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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February 23, 2015
Right up front, I'll say thanks to the author Ian Thomas Malone for inviting me to take a day trip with him by way of a very enjoyable book - which he provided at no cost to me in exchange for a review. But first, a bit of explanation is in order here; coming of age in the late 1950s and early 1960s, I know from experience that sharing a joint wasn't all that unusual. And I admit - now that I'm pretty sure the statute of limitations has expired - that I did just that. Twice. The second time, though, was in the hope that I'd feel something I'd missed the first time around; but this one, too, was zero, zip, nada. Heck, I got more of a high from my Virginia Slims menthol than from the weed, so I figured there was no point and never again indulged.
LSD, on the other hand, seemed to offer lots more possibilities (as underscored by counter-culturist Timothy Leary's "Turn on, tune in, drop out" mantra of the mid-'60s). But in fact, speed - other than the kind I enjoyed on my favorite roller coaster at Coney Island in Cincinnati - scared the bejesus out of me. Here I was, the product of a Midwestern farm, just starting an on-my-own journey to an unknown destination. I wasn't particularly beautiful, nor athletically inclined - so it was clear that brains would give me the best shot at a solid future. Simply put, my mind was just too important to mess with.
But to this day, I wonder occasionally what the experience would be like. And thanks to this book, much of the mystery has been revealed. Here, I learned more about what happens to someone on drugs than in all my nearly 74 years combined as I tagged along on Malone's "trip" from beginning to end, with plenty of pretty cool stops along the way. I gleaned far too many nuggets of wisdom to mention without spoiling the revelations for other readers, although a few, such as this one, stood out: "One generally does not ask someone who is tripping a question and expect a coherent answer."
The adventure takes place in Boston as Malone, a junior in college, and two friends decide to pop some acid, visit the Museum of Fine Art and then head for a theater to see "The Lion King" in 3-D. As one might expect, the adventures take on a life of their own once the drugs kick in (in particular, their experience in the museum bathroom was a hoot). By the time they got to the movie, I'd giggled out loud several times. Watching it brought the trio even more insights (although I suspect seeing Rafiki about to throw Simba off that cliff in 3-D would have that effect on me even without the drugs).
Then, on what I believe was a Monday morning sidewalk (with a day-after nod to Kris Kristofferson), there's the coming back down; it's complete with an awareness of what was real, what wasn't, and - what the book really is about - self discovery. Knowing that Malone graduated from college a couple of years ago (apparently in one piece) and clearly - to me, at least - is an accomplished writer, I'd say he's put what he learned to good use.
LSD, on the other hand, seemed to offer lots more possibilities (as underscored by counter-culturist Timothy Leary's "Turn on, tune in, drop out" mantra of the mid-'60s). But in fact, speed - other than the kind I enjoyed on my favorite roller coaster at Coney Island in Cincinnati - scared the bejesus out of me. Here I was, the product of a Midwestern farm, just starting an on-my-own journey to an unknown destination. I wasn't particularly beautiful, nor athletically inclined - so it was clear that brains would give me the best shot at a solid future. Simply put, my mind was just too important to mess with.
But to this day, I wonder occasionally what the experience would be like. And thanks to this book, much of the mystery has been revealed. Here, I learned more about what happens to someone on drugs than in all my nearly 74 years combined as I tagged along on Malone's "trip" from beginning to end, with plenty of pretty cool stops along the way. I gleaned far too many nuggets of wisdom to mention without spoiling the revelations for other readers, although a few, such as this one, stood out: "One generally does not ask someone who is tripping a question and expect a coherent answer."
The adventure takes place in Boston as Malone, a junior in college, and two friends decide to pop some acid, visit the Museum of Fine Art and then head for a theater to see "The Lion King" in 3-D. As one might expect, the adventures take on a life of their own once the drugs kick in (in particular, their experience in the museum bathroom was a hoot). By the time they got to the movie, I'd giggled out loud several times. Watching it brought the trio even more insights (although I suspect seeing Rafiki about to throw Simba off that cliff in 3-D would have that effect on me even without the drugs).
Then, on what I believe was a Monday morning sidewalk (with a day-after nod to Kris Kristofferson), there's the coming back down; it's complete with an awareness of what was real, what wasn't, and - what the book really is about - self discovery. Knowing that Malone graduated from college a couple of years ago (apparently in one piece) and clearly - to me, at least - is an accomplished writer, I'd say he's put what he learned to good use.
March 9, 2015
I usually just randomly pick books to read and rarely read the synopsis first. With A Trip Down Reality Lane I did read the synopsis. After reading the synopsis I knew I had to read it. How can you resist reading a story about three friends tripping while visiting the Museum of Fine Art.
It's a great read. We follow three friends through their trippy day. They starts off with a visit to the Museum. I loved reading about their trip to Museum, there were some really funny parts. There is apart about the mailbox which was really funny. They also go to watch the Lion King in 3D. I loved the discussion about Rafiki from Lion King. I'm glad I'm not the only one who was wonder about Rafiki.
Throughout the day these great characters explore the world through news eyes and ponder some of lives worries. A Trip Down Reality Lane is a great read!
A copy was received for a review.
It's a great read. We follow three friends through their trippy day. They starts off with a visit to the Museum. I loved reading about their trip to Museum, there were some really funny parts. There is apart about the mailbox which was really funny. They also go to watch the Lion King in 3D. I loved the discussion about Rafiki from Lion King. I'm glad I'm not the only one who was wonder about Rafiki.
Throughout the day these great characters explore the world through news eyes and ponder some of lives worries. A Trip Down Reality Lane is a great read!
A copy was received for a review.
August 29, 2015
First of all, this book is hilarious. It's been a while since I read a book that made me literally laugh out loud. So, the whole story is about three guys on one really long, crazy acid trip. It brought back so many memories of being a crazy teenager, wild and free. Malone's writing style is impeccable. The story is well-crafted, perfectly paced, and clever. I could see this book as a blockbuster comedy film! Nice job, sir. I'm officially a fan.
March 14, 2015
Actual Rating: 3.5/5
The Story: College can be hard. What's even harder is realizing that you have absolutely no plans for the future and no idea what you want to do with your life. One easy, short-term solution for this is to just ignore it for a couple of days, which is what our protagonist does. This is the story of a weekend spent taking drugs, going to the museum, and seeing a movie with friends, while trying not to get kicked out of said places.
The Opening Line: Misery. Pure misery. Mixed in with just a dab of hatred for life.
What I Loved: My friends and I never took drugs to deal with the pressures of college and life, but I could definitely see us spending a Saturday hanging out in a museum, seeing a movie, and heading to the pool/hot tub. In fact, my friends and I had what we called "Little Kid Days", where we would set aside any obligations and revert back to a time when there was no pressure. We would spend the day watching cartoons, playing old-school video games, eating kid's meals from the local fast food joint, and anything else we could think of to help us relax. So I loved in essence, A Trip Down Reality Lane is about one of those days, albeit with the added layer of drugs. I also loved the surprisingly heartfelt truths sprinkled throughout, as the main character learns to deal with the future and meet his obstacles head-on.
What I Didn't Love: I don't understand how taking drugs ever really helps anyone relax. Maybe this is more of a personal thing than something against the book, but I've always thought being under the influence of drugs sounded miserable. Even when reading about positive experiences, I can't get over the lack of control you have or the way you feel after.
Final Thoughts: At just 169 pages, this was an extremely short and quick read. It came at the perfect time for me, as I needed something light and a little random to get me through a busy week when I didn't exactly have the longest attention span. The college experience was spot-on, and I was really able to relate to the pressures and uncertainties that the friends faced, because I vividly remember having the same thoughts. Heck, I still wonder what I'm going to do with my life. Overall, a fun and surprisingly astute book.
The Story: College can be hard. What's even harder is realizing that you have absolutely no plans for the future and no idea what you want to do with your life. One easy, short-term solution for this is to just ignore it for a couple of days, which is what our protagonist does. This is the story of a weekend spent taking drugs, going to the museum, and seeing a movie with friends, while trying not to get kicked out of said places.
The Opening Line: Misery. Pure misery. Mixed in with just a dab of hatred for life.
What I Loved: My friends and I never took drugs to deal with the pressures of college and life, but I could definitely see us spending a Saturday hanging out in a museum, seeing a movie, and heading to the pool/hot tub. In fact, my friends and I had what we called "Little Kid Days", where we would set aside any obligations and revert back to a time when there was no pressure. We would spend the day watching cartoons, playing old-school video games, eating kid's meals from the local fast food joint, and anything else we could think of to help us relax. So I loved in essence, A Trip Down Reality Lane is about one of those days, albeit with the added layer of drugs. I also loved the surprisingly heartfelt truths sprinkled throughout, as the main character learns to deal with the future and meet his obstacles head-on.
What I Didn't Love: I don't understand how taking drugs ever really helps anyone relax. Maybe this is more of a personal thing than something against the book, but I've always thought being under the influence of drugs sounded miserable. Even when reading about positive experiences, I can't get over the lack of control you have or the way you feel after.
Final Thoughts: At just 169 pages, this was an extremely short and quick read. It came at the perfect time for me, as I needed something light and a little random to get me through a busy week when I didn't exactly have the longest attention span. The college experience was spot-on, and I was really able to relate to the pressures and uncertainties that the friends faced, because I vividly remember having the same thoughts. Heck, I still wonder what I'm going to do with my life. Overall, a fun and surprisingly astute book.
June 16, 2015
I can't sugar coat it, this was a strange read.
I really liked the writing. I thought the book had a good flow. The narrator was an interesting character. We learned his physical description, his fears, and his drug of choice . . . yet somehow we never learned his name. I thought that was such a unique choice, it made me feel like the character was a lot more distant. I felt like I was an outsider looking in. It seems like such a minor detail but I felt like it took me out of the story.
Besides the narrator we have a small group of supporting characters, the main ones being Charles and James. Charles is the leader of this trio as he and the protagonist watch over James during his first trip. James is definitely the baby of the group, he is the one being teased by the others, he brings the comedy in this story. We also get introduced to protagonist roommates and love interest.
This book is intended to be a coming of age story. The narrator is a junior in college and he is starting to worry what the future holds for him. As he is walking around Boston high on acid and weed he spaces out a lot to rationalize his fears.
I didn't feel that connection with the book. I didn't really feel the character growth, I read it more as an AHA moment at the end. I was also expecting the adventure to be bigger somehow. I didn't feel like the story lived up to the colorful cover.
I am giving this book a C. I love the premise. I liked the direction it was going in. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would love this as a movie, it has the Dazed and Confused feel to it. I wanted to love this book, it wasn't for me.
I really liked the writing. I thought the book had a good flow. The narrator was an interesting character. We learned his physical description, his fears, and his drug of choice . . . yet somehow we never learned his name. I thought that was such a unique choice, it made me feel like the character was a lot more distant. I felt like I was an outsider looking in. It seems like such a minor detail but I felt like it took me out of the story.
Besides the narrator we have a small group of supporting characters, the main ones being Charles and James. Charles is the leader of this trio as he and the protagonist watch over James during his first trip. James is definitely the baby of the group, he is the one being teased by the others, he brings the comedy in this story. We also get introduced to protagonist roommates and love interest.
This book is intended to be a coming of age story. The narrator is a junior in college and he is starting to worry what the future holds for him. As he is walking around Boston high on acid and weed he spaces out a lot to rationalize his fears.
I didn't feel that connection with the book. I didn't really feel the character growth, I read it more as an AHA moment at the end. I was also expecting the adventure to be bigger somehow. I didn't feel like the story lived up to the colorful cover.
I am giving this book a C. I love the premise. I liked the direction it was going in. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would love this as a movie, it has the Dazed and Confused feel to it. I wanted to love this book, it wasn't for me.
May 23, 2015
For a junior in college, what lies ahead can be daunting. With no concrete plans for his rapidly approaching future, an English major embarks upon the trip of a lifetime – an acid trip through the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Joined by two friends, he begins a journey through the different facets of reality, searching for answers to the questions that plague anyone who stands on the precipice of growing up.
Does the solution to his uncertain future lie within the walls of the museum?
A Trip Down Reality Lane is well-written, motivating, and perceptive. Malone expertly crafted his characters, creating individuals that you can truly connect with. While searching for meaning and deeper insight, the book still manages to keep a light, humorous tone. It is full of shenanigans, near-death experiences, and life-altering realizations. Leaving nothing for want, Ian Thomas Malone writes in vivid detail, allowing you to venture along on the student’s acid trip in a realistic, first person experience. While the book is focused on the journey to find the answers, Malone still manages to present the reader with a beautiful and fulfilling ending.
Does the solution to his uncertain future lie within the walls of the museum?
A Trip Down Reality Lane is well-written, motivating, and perceptive. Malone expertly crafted his characters, creating individuals that you can truly connect with. While searching for meaning and deeper insight, the book still manages to keep a light, humorous tone. It is full of shenanigans, near-death experiences, and life-altering realizations. Leaving nothing for want, Ian Thomas Malone writes in vivid detail, allowing you to venture along on the student’s acid trip in a realistic, first person experience. While the book is focused on the journey to find the answers, Malone still manages to present the reader with a beautiful and fulfilling ending.
June 24, 2015
If you have previously suffered from addiction, approach this book with caution, as you may find it triggering.
The book touched my heart as a college student confused about my own future. The worries of the narrator mirror my own, and probably those of many other college students.
The drug use adds an interesting twist to the idea of self-discovery. The change in perception the narrator experiences while under the influence adds an element of surprise to his experiences as he tries to address his deep-seated anxieties about his upcoming graduation.
What the narrator takes away from his "trip" is very interesting. It inspires him to make a lot of positive choices. I was surprised to see the wisdom he gained from his experiences. I think some of the things I would have found significant had I been the narrator were left out of the narrator's takeaway, but that is the point of self-discovery and unique journeys. Two people can go on the same adventure and come back with different perceptions about it.
The book touched my heart as a college student confused about my own future. The worries of the narrator mirror my own, and probably those of many other college students.
The drug use adds an interesting twist to the idea of self-discovery. The change in perception the narrator experiences while under the influence adds an element of surprise to his experiences as he tries to address his deep-seated anxieties about his upcoming graduation.
What the narrator takes away from his "trip" is very interesting. It inspires him to make a lot of positive choices. I was surprised to see the wisdom he gained from his experiences. I think some of the things I would have found significant had I been the narrator were left out of the narrator's takeaway, but that is the point of self-discovery and unique journeys. Two people can go on the same adventure and come back with different perceptions about it.
February 18, 2015
While this book isn't really "in my wheelhouse," and never really grabbed me like a lot of books, I'm still going to give it four stars. It is very well written, and I'm sure there are a lot of readers out there who will enjoy it (perhaps those who are a bit younger than I am).
The three characters are all very well-defined, and the descriptions of their day full of adventures are great as well. I especially enjoyed their time at the museum, where they had several close calls that could have gotten them tossed out or worse.
I don't have any personal experience with LSD trips, but this seemed a very convincing rendition of one based on what I know from other people.
**I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
The three characters are all very well-defined, and the descriptions of their day full of adventures are great as well. I especially enjoyed their time at the museum, where they had several close calls that could have gotten them tossed out or worse.
I don't have any personal experience with LSD trips, but this seemed a very convincing rendition of one based on what I know from other people.
**I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
May 7, 2015
This book pulls you in right away, and has a pretty good overarching story. It's about a guy who's having trouble growing up. I imagine a lot of people will relate to him. I myself didn't get the joys of avoiding the magical transition into the "real world" it was always knocking me down. But that's how you know a story is good. It makes you examine your experiences and reach out to understand others'. If you've had a rough upbringing and struggled to pull yourself up, there's still something you can gain from reading this. It kind of gets rough in the middle, but the author fixes that with one paragraph where the main character takes a moment to reflect on how lucky he is to have everything he's been given. That is so important to the story and makes it worth reading in itself.
February 5, 2017
This is about three college students experimenting with hallucinogenic drugs before going on a day out.
Their visit at the museum was really interesting with some funny moments as was the 3D movie experience. They got themselves into some sticky situations but had "divine interventions" to keep them out of trouble. After these experiences, the narrator actually became more confident and positive about where he wanted to be in life.
Although this is not something that I would have picked without recommendations, I found it to be very interesting.
It's a very well written short read which I am sure many readers will enjoy.
Is there a fifteen years later? If there is, it will be interesting to see how it compares.
Their visit at the museum was really interesting with some funny moments as was the 3D movie experience. They got themselves into some sticky situations but had "divine interventions" to keep them out of trouble. After these experiences, the narrator actually became more confident and positive about where he wanted to be in life.
Although this is not something that I would have picked without recommendations, I found it to be very interesting.
It's a very well written short read which I am sure many readers will enjoy.
Is there a fifteen years later? If there is, it will be interesting to see how it compares.
March 6, 2015
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This was an interesting read. When I first started reading it I was concerned because of the premise of the story. This is a book about drugs and as a person who is not an advocate for them I wasn't sure how the story line would play out for me. I was surprised that I enjoyed the authors way of providing meaning to the story.
This was an interesting read. When I first started reading it I was concerned because of the premise of the story. This is a book about drugs and as a person who is not an advocate for them I wasn't sure how the story line would play out for me. I was surprised that I enjoyed the authors way of providing meaning to the story.
March 13, 2015
Although this book is quite competently written, it didn't work for me due to multiple reasons. One, the setting is a little too different from my own reality back here in India where there is not so much uncertainty when one is in college. And two, since I don't use recreational drugs at all, nor do I intend to, while I have a superficial understanding of what is happening, I probably don't quite appreciate the necessity of the same.
March 4, 2015
While A Trip Down Reality Lane wasn't my particular cup of tea, there are definitely qualities to the book that others might enjoy. Check out my full review here!
July 12, 2016
The writing was good but I did not understand why the author choose this particular subject for a whole book. It confused me and it was too long. A few chapters maybe, it was painful to read most of the book.
November 1, 2016
Really enjoyed this, would even likely reread in the future
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