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Rubby Jam: A Novel of Love and Addiction
When the life of his beloved girlfriend is in danger, he will do anything to save her.
Eric, a handsome young man, falls for Estie, a gorgeous, free-spirited stripper who likes living on the edge. Her uninhibited world, so different from his, intrigues him, and he is curious to find out more.
At the beginning their relationship is electrifying, but over time, Eric is drawn deeper into Estie’s edgy world and decides not only to observe but to also take part. He dabbles in drugs, but addiction was not part of his plan.
When they discover that Estie’s health is in danger, Eric takes a huge risk to save her life and gets involved in a crime that might cost them their freedom.
Eric, a handsome young man, falls for Estie, a gorgeous, free-spirited stripper who likes living on the edge. Her uninhibited world, so different from his, intrigues him, and he is curious to find out more.
At the beginning their relationship is electrifying, but over time, Eric is drawn deeper into Estie’s edgy world and decides not only to observe but to also take part. He dabbles in drugs, but addiction was not part of his plan.
When they discover that Estie’s health is in danger, Eric takes a huge risk to save her life and gets involved in a crime that might cost them their freedom.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2019
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About the author
Daniel Sadikov
1 book14 followersDaniel Sadikov spent his recent years surfing around the world while working odd jobs to support himself and enable those trips.
When he writes, he discovers things about himself, and when he reads, he discovers things about life. He hopes his readers will find their inner truth between the lines of what he has written.
Today, Sadikov lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and their cat, who just loves squatting on the keyboard just as the muses strike Daniel with inspiration.
Follow Daniel on Instagram @danielsadikov or Facebook.
When he writes, he discovers things about himself, and when he reads, he discovers things about life. He hopes his readers will find their inner truth between the lines of what he has written.
Today, Sadikov lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and their cat, who just loves squatting on the keyboard just as the muses strike Daniel with inspiration.
Follow Daniel on Instagram @danielsadikov or Facebook.
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May 5, 2019
I honestly didn't know what to expect from this one. The synopsis sounded intriguing and I love trying new authors, so I figured "what the hell." And I really liked it. The plot was intriguing. The setting (Tel Aviv) was unique. The characters were interesting. It actually read like it could be a movie on the big screen. For 90% of this book I was leaning towards 5-Stars. However, the last 10% took some shine off of it. I found the last bit of this book to be super rushed and the ending quite abrupt. Not that I didn't like the outcome of the ending, because I did. After everything that happened I thought it best for Eric, but I needed more closure concerning Estie. Still, this was a fantastic read that gets two thumbs up for yours truly.MAJOR SPOILERS so don't click on the spoiler tag unless you have "safety" issues.
September 1, 2019
Translated Book Review
Synopsis: Set in Tel Aviv, Eric meets Estie, and he’s instantly attracted. When he finds out she’s a stripper, a lifestyle so far removed from his own, he’s even more captivated by her. In fact, he’s so obsessed with Estie that he falls into her world, where drugs, addiction, and crime come into play.
You guys… this book was so unexpected! As I said above, sometimes things get lost in translation; yet this was gritty, smart, and raw. Also, you get to experience Tel Aviv amidst this insane story!
The story’s narrated by Eric, and he’s super genuine in his depiction of what’s going on. There’s an utter realism to everything, which I appreciated. And though the book mainly revolved around his relationship with Estie, I did like the peppering of the drugs/crime plotline throughout (being that I’m not a big romance reader).
Also, can I just say that this book was hilarious?! I did NOT see that coming. But I found myself surprised at the dry-humor laced throughout. It was perfectly timed and gave me a good laugh.
I would definitely classify this as noir contemporary romance, and recommend this to anyone who’s into that genre. If you aren’t okay with heavy subjects like drug use/addiction or sex scenes, then this probably wouldn’t be up your alley.
Synopsis: Set in Tel Aviv, Eric meets Estie, and he’s instantly attracted. When he finds out she’s a stripper, a lifestyle so far removed from his own, he’s even more captivated by her. In fact, he’s so obsessed with Estie that he falls into her world, where drugs, addiction, and crime come into play.
You guys… this book was so unexpected! As I said above, sometimes things get lost in translation; yet this was gritty, smart, and raw. Also, you get to experience Tel Aviv amidst this insane story!
The story’s narrated by Eric, and he’s super genuine in his depiction of what’s going on. There’s an utter realism to everything, which I appreciated. And though the book mainly revolved around his relationship with Estie, I did like the peppering of the drugs/crime plotline throughout (being that I’m not a big romance reader).
Also, can I just say that this book was hilarious?! I did NOT see that coming. But I found myself surprised at the dry-humor laced throughout. It was perfectly timed and gave me a good laugh.
I would definitely classify this as noir contemporary romance, and recommend this to anyone who’s into that genre. If you aren’t okay with heavy subjects like drug use/addiction or sex scenes, then this probably wouldn’t be up your alley.
June 26, 2019
The author provided me a free copy with the expectation of an honest review.
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I felt pressured in some ways to write a positive or even more neutral review, because it is always an awkward and uncomfortable situation when you are directly given a book from an author, as opposed to a publisher. However, I have noticed that this book has overwhelmingly been receiving praise, so I felt it was important to share my thoughts.
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The story follows a young man in Tev Aviv who meets a woman, “falls in love” with her, along with her lifestyle, which consists of lots of drug use, parties, etc. Shortly after getting together she becomes aware of a serious health problem and needs a liver transplant, and they seek out illegal means to save her life. The storyline is interesting in that we have a couple willing to go to great depths to save their life together. However, the execution is off.
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I noticed, almost instantly, how many sexist and misogynistic passages were in the novel. Now, this does not necessarily indicate that Sadikov himself is sexist, but many of these quotes were horrifying to read and turned me off. I got a little over halfway through the book, when I was compelled to stop reading, as the rampant sexism was disturbing me so much.
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Here is one quote I will share: “I won’t lie, I loved being a bum, and I also liked being a homemaker. I can’t understand how women had given all this up, they had society’s seal of approval for being housewives without anyone batting an eyelid, and then they started this whole feminism thingy. Go figure.”
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Moving past the offensive descriptions of women, let’s chat about the characters, storyline, and development of the novel. As I noted before, there is potential for this book to be intriguing. The problem is, the love interest, Estie is barely given a voice outside of talking about sex, in one way or another. Her character was never given any development. I find it very difficult to emphasize with any of the characters or their situation when we know next to nothing about. I didn’t care that she was sick. I didn’t buy that he loved her. I didn’t even want to read to see what would happen. I just wasn’t invested.
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This book is only 200 pages and that is evident in how little we are given with the characters, along with how rushed the plot was. Maybe if Sadikov has expanded more the story would have more oomph to it, allowing me to overlook the sexist remarks and at least finish the story to the end. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
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As noted before, I was unable to finish this book. I would not recommend reading RUBBY JAM. I hope that more honest reviews can surface, because I find it hard to believe that so many people were able to ignore or overlook the jarring nature of this novel.
•••
I felt pressured in some ways to write a positive or even more neutral review, because it is always an awkward and uncomfortable situation when you are directly given a book from an author, as opposed to a publisher. However, I have noticed that this book has overwhelmingly been receiving praise, so I felt it was important to share my thoughts.
•••
The story follows a young man in Tev Aviv who meets a woman, “falls in love” with her, along with her lifestyle, which consists of lots of drug use, parties, etc. Shortly after getting together she becomes aware of a serious health problem and needs a liver transplant, and they seek out illegal means to save her life. The storyline is interesting in that we have a couple willing to go to great depths to save their life together. However, the execution is off.
•••
I noticed, almost instantly, how many sexist and misogynistic passages were in the novel. Now, this does not necessarily indicate that Sadikov himself is sexist, but many of these quotes were horrifying to read and turned me off. I got a little over halfway through the book, when I was compelled to stop reading, as the rampant sexism was disturbing me so much.
•••
Here is one quote I will share: “I won’t lie, I loved being a bum, and I also liked being a homemaker. I can’t understand how women had given all this up, they had society’s seal of approval for being housewives without anyone batting an eyelid, and then they started this whole feminism thingy. Go figure.”
•••
Moving past the offensive descriptions of women, let’s chat about the characters, storyline, and development of the novel. As I noted before, there is potential for this book to be intriguing. The problem is, the love interest, Estie is barely given a voice outside of talking about sex, in one way or another. Her character was never given any development. I find it very difficult to emphasize with any of the characters or their situation when we know next to nothing about. I didn’t care that she was sick. I didn’t buy that he loved her. I didn’t even want to read to see what would happen. I just wasn’t invested.
•••
This book is only 200 pages and that is evident in how little we are given with the characters, along with how rushed the plot was. Maybe if Sadikov has expanded more the story would have more oomph to it, allowing me to overlook the sexist remarks and at least finish the story to the end. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
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As noted before, I was unable to finish this book. I would not recommend reading RUBBY JAM. I hope that more honest reviews can surface, because I find it hard to believe that so many people were able to ignore or overlook the jarring nature of this novel.
May 30, 2019
I realised that a crossroad is a gift, because it gives you the option of choosing a path, and I had turned into a more cautious gambler.Originally written in Hebrew and set in Tel Aviv, this was a gritty blend of contemporary, romance and thriller genres featuring an impressively well-written protagonist.
The nuanced characterisation of Eric, our main character, was the most memorable and enjoyable aspect of this novel, and is partly the reason why I view this primarily as a contemporary. Over the course of the story, I travelled from initially harbouring a distinct dislike for Eric (vastly preferring the vibrant Estie), to the polar opposite. Eric's character growth was really well-paced, in-character and utterly convincing, and throughout the novel he unfailingly reads as a very realistic person. Through Eric's eyes, as a Tel Aviv native, it was also intriguing to read from a local's perspective. There weren't any overtly political comments, other than the occasional mention of failures in the healthcare system - a point integral to the plot.
This was also a surprisingly hilarious read! I often found myself snorting to myself, if not laughing outright.
The problem with carrying out a robbery with a dog is that you can't really sit down and plan it with him.The ending was unexpected, but I liked it as I'm a big fan of contemporaries that don't lose touch with reality. The final chapters did feel slightly rushed, though. If I had to choose, I'd have preferred less of the romance plot and more on the crime/aftermath, as Eric/Estie was essentially insta-love anyway. Their relationship is essential to the narrative, but I wasn't engrossed in it half as much as when I was reading the actual drugs/police/hurtling around the streets of Tel Aviv with bags of cocaine scenes.
Overall, an impressive debut and worth a read. Bonus points for such a striking cover on the English-language edition!
Thank you to the author for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 4, 2019
‘A crossroad is a gift, because it gives you the option of choosing a path’
Israeli author Daniel Sadikov takes time away from his passion for surfing around the world to offer this debut novel RUBBY JAM – a refreshingly new approach to romance stories. He lives in Tel Aviv.
The story is told through the narration of young and handsome Eric who falls in love with a stripper named Elsie whose life style, while radically different from Eric’s, proves to be a magnet, both as a different way to perceive and react to the world as well as a taut rope to bonding and love.
The quality of the Eric’s character, and a hint of the fine prose to follow, opens the book:’ There was a time I tried to define myself. Not an easy task, especially when you have so many preconceived notions of who you are, and yet my definition of myself can be divided into the period before we met and the one after. Thinking about it, I moved from one end of the scale to the other faster than expected and I sometimes wondered about the course I had chosen. After all, there are so many doors you could go through in life, and every time you push one open, even if you are utterly content with the choices you’ve made, you’re still curious to know what was behind the rest of the doors, and where they might have led you. One thing I was confident of all along the way, life with her wasn’t dull, and no matter how I used to look at it or flip it around; we took a deep breath together, while many others forgot to inhale.’
As Eric and Elsie interact the cloud of drugs and addiction and crime foreshadows their romance, and barricades to happiness are faced such as Eric’s imprisonment and Elsie’s health, but in the end the meaning of true love triumphs despite the negative events.
This is a very fine novel by an obviously gifted new writer. Recommended.
Israeli author Daniel Sadikov takes time away from his passion for surfing around the world to offer this debut novel RUBBY JAM – a refreshingly new approach to romance stories. He lives in Tel Aviv.
The story is told through the narration of young and handsome Eric who falls in love with a stripper named Elsie whose life style, while radically different from Eric’s, proves to be a magnet, both as a different way to perceive and react to the world as well as a taut rope to bonding and love.
The quality of the Eric’s character, and a hint of the fine prose to follow, opens the book:’ There was a time I tried to define myself. Not an easy task, especially when you have so many preconceived notions of who you are, and yet my definition of myself can be divided into the period before we met and the one after. Thinking about it, I moved from one end of the scale to the other faster than expected and I sometimes wondered about the course I had chosen. After all, there are so many doors you could go through in life, and every time you push one open, even if you are utterly content with the choices you’ve made, you’re still curious to know what was behind the rest of the doors, and where they might have led you. One thing I was confident of all along the way, life with her wasn’t dull, and no matter how I used to look at it or flip it around; we took a deep breath together, while many others forgot to inhale.’
As Eric and Elsie interact the cloud of drugs and addiction and crime foreshadows their romance, and barricades to happiness are faced such as Eric’s imprisonment and Elsie’s health, but in the end the meaning of true love triumphs despite the negative events.
This is a very fine novel by an obviously gifted new writer. Recommended.
May 15, 2019
RUBBY JAM, originally written in Hebrew, has been translated into English and is definitely a debut novel worth checking out! Set in Tel Aviv, a young man named Eric falls for Estie, a free-spirited stripper who enjoys living life on the edge. Eric is quickly drawn to Estie’s world filled with drugs, alcohol, and crazy adventures. Suddenly, Estie falls ill with liver disease and Eric finds himself eager to go to great lengths to save her which may or may not involve committing a crime...
Right off the bat, I found RUBBY JAM to be a well-written debut novel. Sadikov provides a candid story of a character who finds himself at the mercy of love. Through Eric’s character, we learn that the paths ahead of us are more significant than the end goal. Eric learns a distinct amount about his character and is humbled by the world that he encounters. I finished the book wanting to know more, and was frustrated by the vague, realistic ending. But, those types of endings are the best. RUBBY JAM made me feel things, which is all I ask from a book.
See what else I have read at www.instagram.com/sfbookgirl.
Right off the bat, I found RUBBY JAM to be a well-written debut novel. Sadikov provides a candid story of a character who finds himself at the mercy of love. Through Eric’s character, we learn that the paths ahead of us are more significant than the end goal. Eric learns a distinct amount about his character and is humbled by the world that he encounters. I finished the book wanting to know more, and was frustrated by the vague, realistic ending. But, those types of endings are the best. RUBBY JAM made me feel things, which is all I ask from a book.
See what else I have read at www.instagram.com/sfbookgirl.
June 20, 2019
Starting this book I was expecting an absolutely different story, easier, simpler; and was pleasantly surprised by the twisted and intriguing plot. Dark world of human sins, attraction, passion, pain and life changing choices - all mixed up and told in an unexpectedly humorous way.
The end of the book wasn't fulfilling like ordinary romantic stories, but it makes you think and want more and there is a beauty in it.
Summing up - it totally worth your time even if you're not a fan of the genre.
The end of the book wasn't fulfilling like ordinary romantic stories, but it makes you think and want more and there is a beauty in it.
Summing up - it totally worth your time even if you're not a fan of the genre.
March 27, 2019
"ראבי ג'אם"/דניאל צדיקוב
"יש כל כך הרבה דלתות שאפשר לפתוח בחיים ותמיד כשאתה פותח אחת, גם אם אתה שלם עם הבחירה, מסקרן אותך לדעת מה היה בשאר הדלתות, לאן הן היו מובילות אותך. דבר אחד שהייתי בטוח בו לאורך כל הדרך, החיים איתה לא היו משעממים, ולא משנה איך הייתי מסתכל על זה ואיך הייתי הופך את זה; נשמנו עמוק ביחד, כשהרבה אנשים סביבנו שכחו לקחת אוויר."
ספר קסום שמתחיל ברוח נערי הפרחים של פעם, סגנון מחזמר שיער, הופך לסיפור בוני וקלייד ומסתיים בהתפכחות.
אריק הוא בחור בסביבות גיל ה30 שלו שעובד בבית קפה בתחנת דלק. הוא בחור שלא מתאמץ יותר מדיי, יוצא פה ושם עם בחורות, לא משהו רציני וחי את הרגע. עבודה שגרתית ומשעממת עד שיום בהיר אחד אסתי נכנסת לקנות קפה. מאותו רגע היא לא יוצאת לו מהראש.
בבילוי עם חברים במועדון ראבי ג'אם שהוא מועדון חשפנות הוא נתקל באסתי שוב כרקדנית על עמוד במועדון. הניצוץ שנדלק בו אז כלפיה תופס תאוצה והוא נחוש להשיג אותה.
הם מתחילים לנהל מערכת יחסים, היא מכניסה אותו לעולם הסמים, הוא מפוטר מעבודתו ועובר לגור איתה כזוג. החיים עם אסתי לא שגרתיים. היא חיה את חיי הלילה הנוצצים כביכול, נהנית מהרגע מבלי לחשוב על המחר, תמיד יש לה כסף מעבודתה כחשפנית, הם עושים הרבה סקס, סמים ורוקנרול. חיים ללא חשבון, אוהבים אחד את השני, כל יום הוא שכרון חושים מתמשך ונדמה שהם נוגעים באושר הנצחי.
עד שיום אחד המצב מתדרדר, הכל שוקע וקורה הפוך ממה ששלמה ארצי שר- אתמול היה טוב ומחר כבר לא כל כך.
המצב מדרדר ואריק מחפש פתרונות. בשם האהבה לאסתי הוא מכניס את עצמו למעשים פליליים ומתחיל להסתבך. הוא נחוש לפתור את המצב, הוא רואה מול עיניו רק את טובתה של אסתי ומוכן לשלם את המחיר יהיה אשר יהיה.
"איך הגלגל מסתובב, כל כך מסתובב...אסתי היתה הגורם לצרות ושנאתי אותה על זה אבל גם אהבתי אותה, והאבסורד הוא שאי אפשר לשלוט בזה, באהבה. אתה חושב שיש לך בחירה בחיים, אבל הכל רק בדיעבד. כשאתה בוחר אתה לא יודע מה בחרת, זה כמו לבחור וילון בגלגל המזל, וברוב המקרים אתה בוחר דחליל."
המצב הולך ומסתבך, אריק מדרדר ושוקע, מסתבך בשקרים, נוצר פלונטר שלם שקצהו לפרימה לא נראה. אסתי שתמיד היתה הראש והיד המכוונת הופכת לפסיבית ומשאירה את ההחלטות בידיו של אריק.
כעת אריק עומד בראש המערכה וזה הזמן לראות מי הם החברים האמיתיים שיושיטו יד לעזרה ומי היה שם רק כשהיה טוב לך.
סיפור על אהבה ממכרת, צמתי דרכים בחיים והחלטות שצריך לקחת ברגע האמת. מסע בתחנות שונות בחיים, ברגעים טובים ושמחים וגם ברגעי שפל.
"עוברים כל כך הרבה דברים בחיים: טובים, פחות טובים, לא טובים בכלל, המשותף לכולם הוא שהם זמניים. השמחה היא זמנית והכאב הוא זמני, צריך לעבור ולשכוח."
ספר שיגרום לכם לעצור רגע ולחשוב על החברים הקרובים יותר או פחות.
מומלץ מאד.
קריאה מהנה!!
"יש כל כך הרבה דלתות שאפשר לפתוח בחיים ותמיד כשאתה פותח אחת, גם אם אתה שלם עם הבחירה, מסקרן אותך לדעת מה היה בשאר הדלתות, לאן הן היו מובילות אותך. דבר אחד שהייתי בטוח בו לאורך כל הדרך, החיים איתה לא היו משעממים, ולא משנה איך הייתי מסתכל על זה ואיך הייתי הופך את זה; נשמנו עמוק ביחד, כשהרבה אנשים סביבנו שכחו לקחת אוויר."
ספר קסום שמתחיל ברוח נערי הפרחים של פעם, סגנון מחזמר שיער, הופך לסיפור בוני וקלייד ומסתיים בהתפכחות.
אריק הוא בחור בסביבות גיל ה30 שלו שעובד בבית קפה בתחנת דלק. הוא בחור שלא מתאמץ יותר מדיי, יוצא פה ושם עם בחורות, לא משהו רציני וחי את הרגע. עבודה שגרתית ומשעממת עד שיום בהיר אחד אסתי נכנסת לקנות קפה. מאותו רגע היא לא יוצאת לו מהראש.
בבילוי עם חברים במועדון ראבי ג'אם שהוא מועדון חשפנות הוא נתקל באסתי שוב כרקדנית על עמוד במועדון. הניצוץ שנדלק בו אז כלפיה תופס תאוצה והוא נחוש להשיג אותה.
הם מתחילים לנהל מערכת יחסים, היא מכניסה אותו לעולם הסמים, הוא מפוטר מעבודתו ועובר לגור איתה כזוג. החיים עם אסתי לא שגרתיים. היא חיה את חיי הלילה הנוצצים כביכול, נהנית מהרגע מבלי לחשוב על המחר, תמיד יש לה כסף מעבודתה כחשפנית, הם עושים הרבה סקס, סמים ורוקנרול. חיים ללא חשבון, אוהבים אחד את השני, כל יום הוא שכרון חושים מתמשך ונדמה שהם נוגעים באושר הנצחי.
עד שיום אחד המצב מתדרדר, הכל שוקע וקורה הפוך ממה ששלמה ארצי שר- אתמול היה טוב ומחר כבר לא כל כך.
המצב מדרדר ואריק מחפש פתרונות. בשם האהבה לאסתי הוא מכניס את עצמו למעשים פליליים ומתחיל להסתבך. הוא נחוש לפתור את המצב, הוא רואה מול עיניו רק את טובתה של אסתי ומוכן לשלם את המחיר יהיה אשר יהיה.
"איך הגלגל מסתובב, כל כך מסתובב...אסתי היתה הגורם לצרות ושנאתי אותה על זה אבל גם אהבתי אותה, והאבסורד הוא שאי אפשר לשלוט בזה, באהבה. אתה חושב שיש לך בחירה בחיים, אבל הכל רק בדיעבד. כשאתה בוחר אתה לא יודע מה בחרת, זה כמו לבחור וילון בגלגל המזל, וברוב המקרים אתה בוחר דחליל."
המצב הולך ומסתבך, אריק מדרדר ושוקע, מסתבך בשקרים, נוצר פלונטר שלם שקצהו לפרימה לא נראה. אסתי שתמיד היתה הראש והיד המכוונת הופכת לפסיבית ומשאירה את ההחלטות בידיו של אריק.
כעת אריק עומד בראש המערכה וזה הזמן לראות מי הם החברים האמיתיים שיושיטו יד לעזרה ומי היה שם רק כשהיה טוב לך.
סיפור על אהבה ממכרת, צמתי דרכים בחיים והחלטות שצריך לקחת ברגע האמת. מסע בתחנות שונות בחיים, ברגעים טובים ושמחים וגם ברגעי שפל.
"עוברים כל כך הרבה דברים בחיים: טובים, פחות טובים, לא טובים בכלל, המשותף לכולם הוא שהם זמניים. השמחה היא זמנית והכאב הוא זמני, צריך לעבור ולשכוח."
ספר שיגרום לכם לעצור רגע ולחשוב על החברים הקרובים יותר או פחות.
מומלץ מאד.
קריאה מהנה!!
June 30, 2019
Loved it!
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway, and it is definitely not the type of book I would normally read, or expect to enjoy. Surprisingly, I was immediately sucked into the main character’s life. The story just flowed from page to page, and I couldn’t stop reading!
I love the way this author writes. Eric falls hard for Estie, the girl of his dreams. He becomes obsessed with her and things go well, until they don’t. He us powerless to gain control as his life spirals downward. It is like he is watching his life unfold as he makes choices he knows will have repercussions. He’s such a likable guy, I couldn’t help but follow his story to the end, hoping for the best.
And then there is Estie. Eric sums her up well by stating “She was so easygoing, it just drove me crazy the way she could connect with every person she chanced to meet in a matter of seconds, win everyone’s hearts with just a smile or a word. I felt small beside her.”
I liked that the book’s setting is in an unusual locale, Tel Aviv. I will recommend this book to my friends who no doubt will see the sexy female profile smoking on the cover, read the subtitle “A Novel of Love and Addiction” and look at me in disbelief (I am a middle-aged female).
It’s not just the storyline that makes this such a good read. It is the author’s natural ability to immerse himself and his readers into his characters, bringing them to life. He writes in a way that is a joy to read. Great job, I look forward to more books to come!
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway, and it is definitely not the type of book I would normally read, or expect to enjoy. Surprisingly, I was immediately sucked into the main character’s life. The story just flowed from page to page, and I couldn’t stop reading!
I love the way this author writes. Eric falls hard for Estie, the girl of his dreams. He becomes obsessed with her and things go well, until they don’t. He us powerless to gain control as his life spirals downward. It is like he is watching his life unfold as he makes choices he knows will have repercussions. He’s such a likable guy, I couldn’t help but follow his story to the end, hoping for the best.
And then there is Estie. Eric sums her up well by stating “She was so easygoing, it just drove me crazy the way she could connect with every person she chanced to meet in a matter of seconds, win everyone’s hearts with just a smile or a word. I felt small beside her.”
I liked that the book’s setting is in an unusual locale, Tel Aviv. I will recommend this book to my friends who no doubt will see the sexy female profile smoking on the cover, read the subtitle “A Novel of Love and Addiction” and look at me in disbelief (I am a middle-aged female).
It’s not just the storyline that makes this such a good read. It is the author’s natural ability to immerse himself and his readers into his characters, bringing them to life. He writes in a way that is a joy to read. Great job, I look forward to more books to come!
March 27, 2019
ראב ג'אם
הספר הפתיע אותי לטובה, כתוב בצורה זורמת וסוחפת.
הספר מספר על התמכרות, ועל תשוקות ,ועל אהבה בלי מעצורים או תמרורי אזהרה.
על הדמויות:
אריק:
אהבתי את דמות של אריק ואת הקרבות שלו, למרות שלא תמכתי בכל החלטות שלו אבל מאוד סקרן אותי מה יהיה ומה יקרה איתו. אהבתי את מסע שעבר, את שלבי התבגרות שלו. הדמות שלו היתה מיוחדת.
אסתי:
דמות של אסתי הייתה פחות מסקרנת בעיניי וגם לא כל כך אהבתי אותה, בעיניי היא אגואיסטית שמחפשת רק את רגש ואת הרגע ולא חושבות מעבר ולא חושבת על אף אחדאחר, לפי דעתי אהבה של אריק לה הייתה מתנה אדירה.
ובסוף, אני ממליצה בחום ובאהבה שתכירו את אריק ואת רגישות שלו, מגיע לו הוכרה.
חמש כוכבים 💛💛💛💛💛
הספר הפתיע אותי לטובה, כתוב בצורה זורמת וסוחפת.
הספר מספר על התמכרות, ועל תשוקות ,ועל אהבה בלי מעצורים או תמרורי אזהרה.
על הדמויות:
אריק:
אהבתי את דמות של אריק ואת הקרבות שלו, למרות שלא תמכתי בכל החלטות שלו אבל מאוד סקרן אותי מה יהיה ומה יקרה איתו. אהבתי את מסע שעבר, את שלבי התבגרות שלו. הדמות שלו היתה מיוחדת.
אסתי:
דמות של אסתי הייתה פחות מסקרנת בעיניי וגם לא כל כך אהבתי אותה, בעיניי היא אגואיסטית שמחפשת רק את רגש ואת הרגע ולא חושבות מעבר ולא חושבת על אף אחדאחר, לפי דעתי אהבה של אריק לה הייתה מתנה אדירה.
ובסוף, אני ממליצה בחום ובאהבה שתכירו את אריק ואת רגישות שלו, מגיע לו הוכרה.
חמש כוכבים 💛💛💛💛💛
March 28, 2019
ואוו!
חייבת להגיד שלא ציפיתי לספר כזה!
מהמשפט הראשון של הספר ועד המשפט האחרון הייתי מרותקת. הרגשתי כאילו נפגשתי עם חבר שלא התראינו הזמון זמן והוא החליט לשתף אותי במה שעבר עליו כל הזמן הזה.
הרגשתי חברה של הדמויות, שהן מדברות אליי ורק רוצות שאקשיב.
המתח שנבנה בסיפור נבנה בצורה טובה, שרשרת האירועים לא רצה ולא נמרחת.
התיאורים קצרים ועניינים- בדיוק כמו שאני אוהבת.
במהלך הסיפור הדמות שלנו- אריק- מגיע לכל מיני תובנות ופרשנויות מעניינות למקרים שחווה ולחיים עצמם, אהבתי שהסופר הכניס את אותן התובנות והפרשנויות שיכולות להתאים לכל אחד שקורא את הספר.
הכתיבה של הסופר מדהימה ומרתקת.
לא רציני להניח את הספר מהיד.
מאוד נהננתי,
מומלץ בחום!
חייבת להגיד שלא ציפיתי לספר כזה!
מהמשפט הראשון של הספר ועד המשפט האחרון הייתי מרותקת. הרגשתי כאילו נפגשתי עם חבר שלא התראינו הזמון זמן והוא החליט לשתף אותי במה שעבר עליו כל הזמן הזה.
הרגשתי חברה של הדמויות, שהן מדברות אליי ורק רוצות שאקשיב.
המתח שנבנה בסיפור נבנה בצורה טובה, שרשרת האירועים לא רצה ולא נמרחת.
התיאורים קצרים ועניינים- בדיוק כמו שאני אוהבת.
במהלך הסיפור הדמות שלנו- אריק- מגיע לכל מיני תובנות ופרשנויות מעניינות למקרים שחווה ולחיים עצמם, אהבתי שהסופר הכניס את אותן התובנות והפרשנויות שיכולות להתאים לכל אחד שקורא את הספר.
הכתיבה של הסופר מדהימה ומרתקת.
לא רציני להניח את הספר מהיד.
מאוד נהננתי,
מומלץ בחום!
March 27, 2019
הספר 'ראבי ג'אם' הוא ספר על התמכרות: התמכרות לסמים, התמכרות לאהבה, התמכרות לריגושים וכולנו כבר יודעים איך התמכרויות נגמרות בסופו של דבר.
הספר הזה לא ישאיר אתכם אדישים, התחברתי לדמותו של אריק, הרבה פחות אהבתי את אסתי, נו אמא פולניה או לא? מנקודת מבט של מישהי בוגרת ומבוגרת אני מאמינה שראיתי דברים שאולי אנשים צעירים שקראו את הספר לא ראו, כל אחד ונקודת מבטו שלו, בכל אופן, ספר מסקרן ומומלץ ביותר.
הספר הזה לא ישאיר אתכם אדישים, התחברתי לדמותו של אריק, הרבה פחות אהבתי את אסתי, נו אמא פולניה או לא? מנקודת מבט של מישהי בוגרת ומבוגרת אני מאמינה שראיתי דברים שאולי אנשים צעירים שקראו את הספר לא ראו, כל אחד ונקודת מבטו שלו, בכל אופן, ספר מסקרן ומומלץ ביותר.
June 18, 2019
Fast paced love story I could say. Love at first sight and compromising in a relationship mingle with a life of drinking and drug addiction. All in all an easy good read. Quite funny most of the time I will need to add. I’m not sure if it’s translated from Hebrew or not but if it is is definitely the best translation that I ever read.
March 27, 2019
ספר בהחלט לא שיגרתי, קראתי אהבתי השאיר אותי דרוכה .
March 27, 2019
ספר מעולה מרתק הכתיבה נפלאה ממליצה בחום אחד האהובים עליי
May 17, 2019
Great book!
I like the book. It's a little different than I usually read. But it made me think. I'm still thinking... about love and doors we choose to open in life.
Recomended.
I like the book. It's a little different than I usually read. But it made me think. I'm still thinking... about love and doors we choose to open in life.
Recomended.
May 30, 2019
I really liked this story. I thought at first oh another hot sex book but I was wrong. It was much more than that and I really could relate. Thank you for the book. I so enjoyed it.
November 14, 2019
Originally written in Hebrew.
Set in Tel Aviv Eric falls for a girl named Estie, a free spirited stripper who lives in a crazy life of drugs, alcohol, and living life on the edge. Eric goes to great lengths to save her life when she falls ill. It shows how love can have a strong hold on people.
Daniel Sadikov wrote a great story that could be turned into a movie! It kept me wanting to find out what happens next. It’s dangerous, glamorous, thrilling, and funny at times. The ending wasn’t what I expected but I think it was better this way for Eric and Estie.
Set in Tel Aviv Eric falls for a girl named Estie, a free spirited stripper who lives in a crazy life of drugs, alcohol, and living life on the edge. Eric goes to great lengths to save her life when she falls ill. It shows how love can have a strong hold on people.
Daniel Sadikov wrote a great story that could be turned into a movie! It kept me wanting to find out what happens next. It’s dangerous, glamorous, thrilling, and funny at times. The ending wasn’t what I expected but I think it was better this way for Eric and Estie.
May 19, 2019
This story had its ups and downs. It was a very gritty, dark tale of love, addiction, survival, and should have felt more emotional. The ending was also not what I hoped for. Instant attraction between Estie and Eric lead down to the bottom, and they struggled to keep going and survive. My heart felt for them even though I had trouble liking them.
I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
May 31, 2019
I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway. I did not like the book at all. Just not my type of read but mostly not what I expected. Two stars is a stretch for me. Sorry.
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