Review: Gray November was intoxicating!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2013
I was drawn in from page one and held captive to the very end. Few stories are as haunting as this yet, I instantly became a friend of Ralph's, hoping for the best. This book is a hell of a journey and well worth the ride. I am reminded however, that we have all, at one time or another, encountered "Ralph" along our life's journey, either as a participant in the torture that seems to follow guys like him or as bystanders watching as someone else relentlessly goes after the weak and lame. In any case, as we grow older, we are naturally able to see the true harm in what is done to Ralph and better question simply why? Through a story such as Gray November, we can learn about the real and true meaning of love, compassion, understanding and joy, even if it's but for a short time. Life doesn't always have a happy ending, but I was thrilled when life for Ralph had the most intense happy moments.Although I was often distracted by the grammar mistakes and the less then quality editing done with the written story, I was indeed captivated by the characters and was so impressed by the way the writer was able to answer all the nagging questions I had by switching back and forth from reality and dreams,to the past and the present. Well, well done... I feel like I was there with Bryen, Ralph, Mrs. Lee and the rest. When a story makes me feel hate and anger, along with the relentless torture these people go through along with the passion and love and strength, I am beyond impressed. Thanks for the ride Mr. Thomason, it was perfectly played out!