Buzzy Martin
Autor de Don't Shoot! I'm the Guitar Man
Obras de Buzzy Martin
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Estadísticas
- Obras
- 2
- Miembros
- 19
- Popularidad
- #609,294
- Valoración
- 3.0
- Reseñas
- 2
- ISBNs
- 3
- Idiomas
- 1
The book reads like a journal, with each entry taking us on his trip to and from the prison. We go through the gates and walk the grounds over and over. The first time was interesting. After that, it was needless repetition. At one point Martin gets trapped in a prison lockdown, but I never felt the urgency. In the next paragraph, it's over and he's heading home.
Several times, Martin refers to the inmates as wild dogs. He doesn't seem to have the slightest respect for any of them. He may indeed have much respect, though what came across in the writing was a condescending and fearful attitude. The ending is abrupt and, I thought, came on a sour note. Martin was startled and horrified that an inmate had found out where he lived. Well, he used his real name. They're inmates, not idiots. What did he expect?
Again, I respect the author's goal. This book, though, would have greatly benefited from the input of a good editor.… (más)