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A review by judithdcollins
Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon
4.0
FINDING JAKE by Bryan Reardon is a compelling and heartfelt tragedy; A psychological intense suspense, keeping you page-turning to learn the fate of a teenage son.
Simon Connelly is a freelance writer, and a devoted upper-middle-class suburban stay at home dad to his son, Jake and his daughter Laney, while his wife, Rachel is busy with her legal career.
Presently, the kids are teens. Laney, outgoing and Jake, introverted. They have weathered the storms of typical teenagers, until one day a text comes – A school shooting, which changes this family’s entire world.
A high school shooting, leaving thirteen people dead, and a gunman, Doug taking his own life, and a second student, Jake who happened to be friends with the gunman. Jake has disappeared, so the question is where is, Jake; did he have anything to do with the shooting?
Flashing back and forth from the present, the six days aftermath of the shooting, and the past bringing insights into the raw emotions and intimate feelings of this frantic family. Do we know our children and their friends and can a parent control their every move?
Typical after a school shooting or tragedy, the media and community begin pointing blame, the victims – they must find Jake. A nightmare, and a parent second-guessing his abilities as a parent. What happened the day of the shooting and what led up to this event?
Told from an insecure and second-guessing father Simon, he continues to agonize and search for answers; he fears for his son and his choice of friends. His wife is more of a colder personality and somewhat removed and not a likable character. The daughter, on the other hand, was a softer personality, and Jake more removed and introverted.
FINDING JAKE a short, thought-provoking and absorbing book about parenting and an excellent book club choice to explore different perspectives. An intense and suspenseful read; an up close and personal look into the world of parenting—of love, fear, pain, courage, and healing; a surprising shattering conclusion.
For me, the best part was in the storytelling about the child rearing and the earlier days, a time when there is innocence before children are subjected to the peer pressure and evils of this world. The most pressing issues facing parents today.
Look forward to reading more from this author. Huffington Post Article
JDCMustReadBooks
Highly Anticipated, Coming June 12, 2018: In a new novel from New York Times bestselling author Bryan Reardon, a suburban family is rocked in the wake of a terrorist attack on American soil. [b:The Real Michael Swann|36364977|The Real Michael Swann|Bryan Reardon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1510954983s/36364977.jpg|58049626].
MAJOR FILM ADAPTATION: The Real Michael Swann has been picked up for feature film, with Jason Blum (Get Out and Split) producing and Julia Roberts to co-produce and star.
Simon Connelly is a freelance writer, and a devoted upper-middle-class suburban stay at home dad to his son, Jake and his daughter Laney, while his wife, Rachel is busy with her legal career.
Presently, the kids are teens. Laney, outgoing and Jake, introverted. They have weathered the storms of typical teenagers, until one day a text comes – A school shooting, which changes this family’s entire world.
A high school shooting, leaving thirteen people dead, and a gunman, Doug taking his own life, and a second student, Jake who happened to be friends with the gunman. Jake has disappeared, so the question is where is, Jake; did he have anything to do with the shooting?
Flashing back and forth from the present, the six days aftermath of the shooting, and the past bringing insights into the raw emotions and intimate feelings of this frantic family. Do we know our children and their friends and can a parent control their every move?
Typical after a school shooting or tragedy, the media and community begin pointing blame, the victims – they must find Jake. A nightmare, and a parent second-guessing his abilities as a parent. What happened the day of the shooting and what led up to this event?
Told from an insecure and second-guessing father Simon, he continues to agonize and search for answers; he fears for his son and his choice of friends. His wife is more of a colder personality and somewhat removed and not a likable character. The daughter, on the other hand, was a softer personality, and Jake more removed and introverted.
FINDING JAKE a short, thought-provoking and absorbing book about parenting and an excellent book club choice to explore different perspectives. An intense and suspenseful read; an up close and personal look into the world of parenting—of love, fear, pain, courage, and healing; a surprising shattering conclusion.
For me, the best part was in the storytelling about the child rearing and the earlier days, a time when there is innocence before children are subjected to the peer pressure and evils of this world. The most pressing issues facing parents today.
Look forward to reading more from this author. Huffington Post Article
JDCMustReadBooks
Highly Anticipated, Coming June 12, 2018: In a new novel from New York Times bestselling author Bryan Reardon, a suburban family is rocked in the wake of a terrorist attack on American soil. [b:The Real Michael Swann|36364977|The Real Michael Swann|Bryan Reardon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1510954983s/36364977.jpg|58049626].
MAJOR FILM ADAPTATION: The Real Michael Swann has been picked up for feature film, with Jason Blum (Get Out and Split) producing and Julia Roberts to co-produce and star.