Review: Plot twist that will definitely shock you
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2014
Bars of Paradise is not for the faint of heart. It is the compelling story of a young men named Rebel who must find his place in the world as he forges his own path separate from his father and his brothers. It is a coming of age story set in a society that values conformity. Bars of Paradise  also deals with the issues of homosexuality, acceptance, love, and sacrifice. It also deals with sibling rivalry and the consequences of when a parent has favorites. The violence shocked me, as the author was quite descriptive in his story luring the reader into a different reality where morality appeared absent from many of the characters. As the story unfolds,  we see Rebel, the main character, is struggling with inner demons that affect his belief in himself. Rebel in some ways is  unsure whether he can be redeemed  for the  tragic mistake he made. This mistake  changed dramatically the course of his life, and this  coupled with other devastating secrets put him on the run at an early age. A reader will definitely not forget this story anytime soon as the graphic pictures, the author,  Aaron Estes paints transcends the reader in time and place. Kudos to the author as he continue to tell  stories that are unforgettable in Freaks of Paradise.