solshines68's review against another edition
3.0
This takes place in my home town and alma mater and I really wanted to love it. It's.... okay.
2ndchance_chad's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure if it was the shortness of the story or the content itself but this one did not click with me at all. I'm not sure if the story would have been longer if I would have even continued or if this would have been only my 3rd DNF ever. This one just wasn't for me.
joyfulfoodie's review
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This isn’t quite what the blurb sets you up to expect, and that works out as a good thing. The characters reasons for existing makes sense and doesn’t feel contrived. It does read a little like a screenplay at points, but I don’t read many short stories currently so maybe this is how it has to be to get it all done in less than 50 pages.
jewelaquino's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Made me laugh out load more then a few times, was a good little short story.
ahyshia's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
sch91086's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this- both the message and the humor. The audio was a little bland but I won’t complain about free audiobooks.
mistylyn's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely LOVED everything about this...novella? short story?! At any rate, it was just positively brilliant. From the cast of professor-types that both fed into and defied stereotypes (the sulking English professor; the overly perky meteorology instructor; two zealous geology professionals interviewing for a teaching opportunity that seemed to be beneath them both) to the incorporation of timely political commentary (our orange leader; old, white conservative men; etc.), this clever societal condemnation delivers what we all so desperately need—hope. That promise of possible salvation is provided by Jeremiah, the rainbow-engine that kept this train moving. Though this character is infused with the innocence of a child seeking self-knowledge and desperately turning to the adults for answers, he is also the catalyst for the final illumination. The reader is led to the revelation that whilst the future may be dark, we most certainly have not yet exhausted possible solutions.
Full of cleverly written humor, snarky phrases and word choices that may even make the reader snort, this piece is one that has sent me immediately to the author’s page in search of more of his work. Seriously folks—one of my all time favorite reads.
Full of cleverly written humor, snarky phrases and word choices that may even make the reader snort, this piece is one that has sent me immediately to the author’s page in search of more of his work. Seriously folks—one of my all time favorite reads.
iguana_mama's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75