Review: Five stars and then some, A Sonic Boom of Cool, Really!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
This is an exciting book for adults or kids. Lots of action on land and sea. The characters stories intertwine making this book a thriller and an action-adventure. The historic part of the book is glossed over and is nothing more than a backdrop for a coming of age story. And boy do these characters come of age! Wimps become heroes, neglected kids come alive & goody two shoes kids eat anything to stay alive one more day.This book is written like a movie the chapters go from scene to scene smoothly. I love the character of Melba she is realistic, sarcastic and tough. I love the 'famous' fight scene with Melba & Lord Rawdon. I wish there were more scenes with Melba and Shadow. I know that there was no way for the author to finish off their romance because of their ages. I am guessing that the author has another book in mind in which he will continue the story. Josh, John and Wade are a riot their dialogue is perfect, funny and heartwarming. Reds & Knuckles are almost singular of mind but add a depth to the tale. Mr. Lee is the comedy relief of the book and if this becomes a movie then Jackie Chan has to be in it.The character of O'Neil reminds me of my grand-pop with the fantastic stories at bedtime. I love this character and I hope to see O'Neil in other books too.Struggs, like another reviewer wrote does have hidden means and makes one think of their own actions in life. Struggs should be required read for middle school because of the lessons learned. I would definitely read another book from this author.