Review: Talented Author
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 5, 2013
Talk about an interesting idea. Bomber Boy by Ike Pius is not for the overly sensitive. Honestly, I don’t believe I am, but this story kinda got to me. Though a simple tale, it was compelling all the same. With all that has been going on in the world of terror, we find an unlikely… (I don’t know what to call Farouk Omar Muttab). Part of me wants to condemn him as an antagonist, while the other part wants to view him as a protagonist. So what do you do? You see, the author builds a clear picture of the character’s background and draws you into Farouk Omar Muttab, the man. Even when he turns himself in and cooperates with the US government, giving up details about the organizers, and trying desperately to protect his own family with little regards for himself. When he got on a plane prepared to cause its demise, the ploy fell through and, fearing for his family, took selfless steps to set things straight, in a way. It’s difficult not to feel bad for him. That bothered me because I didn’t want to care about him.You see, this story focuses on a young man that fell into the wrong crowd. Little did he know that his relations would cause him to become a potential terrorist. But you see, Farouk had genuine concerns, a family, felt trapped, etc… He did not genuinely hold the harsh views that one might associate with a terrorist. This is where it got complicated for me because I felt compassion for him, and then felt guilty for my emotions. So I would get angry, yet I couldn’t remain angry because the author shows a different side of what many might assume. Even to write this review, I’ve been struggling. What amazes me even more? It’s a very, very short read. The plot keeps things moving and many characters are incorporated into this quick read in a pretty decent manner. Ike Pius captured so much in Bomber Boy. Once again, I will stress that this story is not for the overly sensitive. I’d also like to add that it was an interesting read, one that would rest on your mind for one reason or another. I look forward to reading more from this talented author, hopefully something more lighter.