Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is a suspenseful crime thriller. It had me hooked from the beginning. Stand Your Ground kept me hooked the entire time, wondering what was going to happen next. It is an intense read, controversial, and may need a trigger warning for some. I really enjoyed reading it, and it felt relevant to the times we live in. If you’re a fan of John Grisham, crime television series, or other similar authors I highly suggest this book. I think you’ll really enjoy it.
Stand Your Ground is a suspense filled crime thriller by A.J Ullman. I have read and enjoyed his books in the past, so I looked forward to reading this one. It had a bit of a John Grisham Law and Order feel to it. I like the way it was told, starting out with the main character Cady shooting someone. We don’t really know the back story yet, and it slowly unwinds as the book progresses. I felt that was a good way to tell the story, because it gripped us from the beginning and got us hooked and wanting to know more. Then we were led through a wild ride of discovery and interviews wanting to know if Cady would be tried for murder or if it was justified self defense. There are always secrets or skeletons in the closet on these cases, and it was unrolled at a good pace. My main complaint is the story seemed filled with a lot of rambling fluff. Cady had a lot of analogies and tangents she would go off on, which seemed to take away from the action of the actual story. The book is very current, referencing BLM, George Floyd, #metoo, and being “woke.” It did not end as I expected in the beginning. Cady did not turn out to be what I thought she was, but I liked that it was not all known from the beginning. It kept the sense of mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-09-21 22:14:592021-09-22 08:44:21Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Okay well I’m going to start off by saying this book definitely has “trigger warning” potential. Stand your Ground by A.J. Ullman is definitely a story that currently goes with the narrative of this country’s current narrative. In saying that I struggled getting through the book. It was definitely a trigger warning for me but I still pushed on. Cady, a lawyer, who is on the verge of making partner at her law firm. Chooses to ride her bike home rather late from work. When she makes it to Jefferson Park, she runs into the one person who has silently threatened her, Mingo. Next thing she knows is her clip is empty and Mingo is dead. Cady decides to “stand your ground” stating it was self defense because she feared for her life. Does she get arrested? Does her “stand your ground “ explanation hold up? Back to the trigger warning, though not a member of law enforcement, this is a story about a “white woman” showing up in an offbeat neighborhood shooting and killing a “black man.” Despite the person Mingo is, the public is screaming for his justice due to “white privilege.” As someone who stands behind the “black lives matter” movement, to get equal rights no matter the skin color and educate those about the prejudices that they face on a daily basis. It rubbed me the wrong way coming up in a book of fiction. That being said, character development was fantastic. As well as the book itself was well written. I just didn’t care for that aspect. I feel like there’s more to this movement than what can be presented by 1 person, in a book of fiction no less.
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Cady, a young up and coming lawyer finds herself front and centre involved in a serious crime scene. The tables are quickly turned, and Cady is now answering hiring herself a lawyer. While I think this book has potential, the character development is lacking and I found the characters unrelatable. I can see the great crime story the author is trying to portray, however the book itself felt unfinished and jumped around too much. Lacking a lot of details that would normally allow me to relate to characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Pongraczhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Pongracz2021-09-20 19:30:082021-09-21 08:34:55Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Melissa Pongracz
One of my favorite things about reading crime novels is that they often can be very believable and immersible if they are written well. Stand Your Ground by AJ Ullman just happens to be one of the best written crime thrillers that I have read in a long time and it is so believable and relatable to the time that we are all living in that I felt so transported I almost expected to turn on the news and see this crime and the characters on the tv. It was gripping and breathtaking at times how real it felt and I loved every single moment of it. I will be reading this novel again and recommending it to several friends and family members who I know will also be loving this story just as much. Ullman has done a fabulous job of taking a difficult topic, well several, and molded them with deep story lines and well formed characters that are strong and believable that you will be unsure who to root for and who to fall in love with at times. I can’t say enough good things about this book. Go one-click today, you won’t be sad you did!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-09-19 11:43:182021-09-20 07:47:26Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Liz Vrchota
So I was really sucked into this book as it was written in a way that just grips you. I felt like I was right there with Cady and experiencing all she was. I will say that I did NOT expect what happened towards the end so wow and bravo to the author there.
Theres really no words to describe this book, its just an experience you have to read.
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This is a racing crime thriller, took me back to the days I was reading Grisham and Archer. Cady, a successful lawyer dreams big and is on the brink of reaching to the stars. She is about to become a partner in the law firm she works at. However , on a bike ride back home in the inner park, she faces a man with a nefarious intent and she ends up shooting him. Now faced with a possible murder charge she puts forward a case that she shot and killed him in self defence, which means “Standing her ground”. But will the police believe her? Can she retain her status or will everything be taken away from her? Will she win the case and avoid death sentence? This book is a racing thriller and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. I enjoyed reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2021-09-17 16:50:322021-09-18 09:12:46Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Anantha Rusum
This is a really good crime Thriller than grips the reader and doesn’t let go. It covers a lot of issues that happen in this world, politics, ‘trial by media’ and racism.
Cady had her life working to the way she planned it. She had a successful career and was on her way to becoming partner in the law firm she works at. However that all changed in a split second decision.
That decision meant she took the life of a man. Now faced with a possible murder charge she uses her knowledge of the law to put forward a plea of standing her ground.
This plea means that she shot and killed him in self defence but will the police and the public believe that. Should Cady get away with this because of her status in the world or will they look to make an example out of her? This story is really enjoyable as we watch Cady’s fight to prove her case and save herself from a prison sentence for what she believes was self defense.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-09-17 14:38:282021-09-18 07:59:42Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Carr
Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is a story full of suspense and intrigue. It keeps you guessing as to how things are going to turn out. The story had a great depth and thought about it. The author has delved into some very relevant issues and has dealt with them so well. The book is so yore thought provoking as you read through it. I expected at little bit more of a crime book when I read the blurb but I have to say I did enjoy this book overall. Another threat read by this brilliant author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-09-16 15:44:042021-09-17 08:47:11Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Baker
This book wasn’t what I expected at all. I mean it wasn’t horrible, but just didn’t keep my attention like I thought it would. It did have suspense and crime in it, just as not as much as I liked.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayleigh Rose Allenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayleigh Rose Allen2021-09-14 11:52:432021-09-16 08:48:53Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Kayleigh Allen
Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman is one of the most thought provoking thrillers that I have ever read, and I was hooked from the very beginning. There was so much to focus on in this book that it was hard to pick just one thing wether it be the law, politics, morality and so much more to choose from. Mr. Ullman’s attention to detail is amazing and gives his story so much authenticity and believability that you’ll almost feel like these are real live events happening right now. So if your looking for a great new crime thriller to read then I highly recommend Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-09-13 20:38:142021-09-16 07:52:28Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Stephanie Nicole
PHENOMENAL! This book knocked my socks off. I was not expecting that. This book takes off from the beginning and you just can’t put it down. A legal thriller along the lines of John Grisham’s early books. A plot full of action and twists, slimy characters that you love to hate, even ones you thought you’d love but found out they suck too. This book is worth the read. I can’t tell you anymore. You HAVE to read this. 10 stars if I could give it. You must read this. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-09-13 10:55:132021-09-16 07:25:51Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Shelly Kittell
Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is a thriller. This crime story is full of loss and pain, lies and betrayal, and law. It is a fast paced and engaging tale full of action and twists and turns. AJ’s narrative is detailed and engrossing, and as always, I found myself turning page after page devouring every word. This is a complex story where you want to believe that honesty and truth will prevail. But when there is so much against you and the politics and morals of others will be your downfall. Then only by standing strong when true friends and allies come to light do you perhaps have hope.
Cady thought she was up for the one thing she has worked towards but one night changed all that and she is now in for the fight of her life. She knows she is strong, but will she be strong enough to withstand this?
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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman. This is the story of Cady Fox who is a up coming attorney in a big law firm. She is out to dinner with the senior attorneys and she is so excited because she believes they are going to offer her partnership in the morning. On her way home she is attacked by a man and she shoots him. So needless to say the next morning she is not offered partnership but she is being questioned by the police. Her whole life Cady has had to fight to get anywhere and this battle is the hardest one she’s ever been on. The fight of her life. During the investigation she learns who her friends really are and she learns to Stand her Ground and fight for herself like she never has before. Stand Your Ground is full of loss, betrayal, politics and lies. Once you start reading you won’t want to stop.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-09-10 09:45:552021-09-11 21:16:10Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Tausha Treadway
“My memories. Ah, yes, they are fresh. Some of them never go away, swimming around below in the deep, dark of the abyss, like sharks, razor teeth arrayed, ready to blitz at the first smell of blood in the water.”
Stand Your Ground by A.J Ullman is a thought provoking crime thriller that had me engrossed right from the start. As expected from Mr. Ullman, this story encompasses and examines many facets- from law, to politics, morality, racism, ‘trial by media’, societal expectations- and so much more. A night that should have been cause for hope and even celebration turn into a nightmare for Cady Fox when she is faced with the unthinkable. But, standing her ground against sinister intent results in her life completely unravelling. Life as she knows it is about to change- and it can never be the same again. Accusations are laid at her feet, and tensions high with public outcry, leaves Cady no choice but to navigate the justice system- all while being targeted by the media and members of the outraged public. What happened that led to this situation, and how does it all play out? Well, this book really is worth the read to find out….
“Can you give me the details? Here’s the first question. Did you know him? And was that your bicycle on the court?” Actually, that was two questions, but I didn’t point that out. As a lawyer, I hate compound questions. I was riding my bicycle home, of course. But things are never as simple as they appear and telling Janney so would not help my cause. She didn’t get to be on homicide by being a dumb-ass. Once suspects start talking, homicide detectives make a bunch of notes and remember what was said. Then they chase down the facts and come back to you, bringing you the truth of your lie the way a dog waggles his tail when she brings back a bone you buried for her in the backyard.
Again, Mr. Ullman’s attention to detail and meticulousness gave this story so much authenticity, believability, intrigue, depth, and mystery. I always get so immersed in his stories, and this one was no exception- I had no intention of putting it down till I had finished the very last page. And I am happy to say that he definitely didn’t let me down- crafting a compelling read! So, if you love crime and investigation, very intriguing storylines, complex characters, depth, and realism- then this is definitely the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-09-09 23:18:092021-09-11 21:05:25Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. I also enjoyed what they brought to the story as well. This is a well written story where the growth of the plot was great throughout the story. This is a fast paced, engaging story that is full of action and twists and turns. I enjoyed how the characters are connectable and gave life to the story. This is a story about Cady and how life throws her some unexpected situations that change her. She is now faced with standing her ground and murder, will these two cross? The question remains will she run or stand her ground for justice. This is a great story and I really enjoyed what Cady brought to the story. She is a strong character that I felt for with the different things happening to her. She truly made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-09-08 06:59:052021-09-10 14:11:18Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Bobbi Wagner
When Cady Fox leaves dinner with the senior attorneys at her law firm one spring night, the only thing on her mind is: Will they make her a partnership offer the next morning? What she doesn’t expect is to be accosted on her bike ride home in an inner-city park by a man whose nefarious intent requires her to shoot him to death on a deserted basketball court at 11 p.m.
Growing up poor in Appalachia, Cady had few expectations that she would be a success in Big Law. Now, on the cusp of her greatest moment, she becomes the focus of a police investigator tired of people claiming white privilege when killing Black men and a public outcry for justice for the dead man.
For Cady Fox, her world cracked open long before she found herself face to muzzle with a .45 on the concrete jungle of a desolate urban basketball court at an hour before midnight one spring night. The line between stand your ground and murder always blurs in the moment of a confrontation. Cady is forced to navigate the criminal justice system and the societal tensions that come with that blur, learning how the past eats your soul when your only choices are to run or stand your ground.
I’m a midwestern nurse practitioner and lawyer who writes in my spare time. Following a bout with a pesky brain tumor, I changed careers and, realizing how tenuous all our grips on life are, including my own, I decided to start writing. I had so many stories to tell! Who knew how long I would have to get them out? I have one Indie published novel to my credit, Drifting, Falling — Diary Of A Call Girl Suicide. My occupations have afforded me the opportunity to work with people with mental health disorders. Those experiences shape the themes that I explore in novel writing. We are all damaged, as one of my characters says, with a dead-on smack of truth I have two rescue dogs, one of whose name is Ruger, like the firearms manufacturer. Not a name I would have given him, but no sense changing his name at age three. However, he inspired me to name Cady’s dog Beretta, which fits in very well with the story line of Stand Your Ground, my next novel that just debuted in August.
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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman is so detailed and full of haunting thoughts that I had to wait to review it. While this is not a book that I would normally read the cover and the blurb of this particular story in intrigued me. While this story was way darker then what I normally read, it was a very intriguing and interesting take. Ripley’s story is dark, haunting, tragic, and sad. But reading her story through the perspective of her journal was just the cherry on the cake. So if you have thought about reading this to get a new perspective on how all of the Ripley’s feel then you should pick up a copy today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-08-03 19:48:522021-08-05 07:05:03Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Ripley Astilla Luna is a young woman with an interesting life and an interesting death too, she is young, beautiful and smart, she was named after the main protagonist in the Alien movies and relates to her in more ways than one, she also enjoys learning and has always had a thirst for knowledge, but she has also had dreams of becoming an astronaut and flying through space, but the closest she has come to is to bungee jump from bridges and buildings, however, she has also got other issues which she sees a therapist for, but she has recently had to change and is now seeing Dr Dan Truscott.
Ripley has decided to start a diary to try and explain her actions and the reasons behind them, she has thought about suicide many times, but she has never attempted it before, she has also read about suicide, as well as a lot of other things, the things she enjoys most are Greek Mythology and anything to do with space. As a child, she went to Space Camp and read everything she could find about being an astronaut, but that all changed when her childhood was filled with one trauma after the other, this has had an undeniable affect on her and the life she has been leading, she has never forgotten her dream, but she has detoured into other things along the way, she is not happy, but is not unhappy either, merely content with the people in and especially her friend Mort who she knows she can turn to and who always turns up or gets in contact right when she needs it.
As she works with her new psychiatrist, she gets the feeling that there is more to him that meets the eye and that he may be someone who she can engage with in other ways as well, however, Dr Truscott is trying his best not to get involved with this mysterious woman and the questionable feelings she raises in him, he has everything he could possibly want, but why does he want her as well? In this interesting and original story of one woman and her dreams, this diary is a glimpse into a mind which is as unpredictable as can be, but will she be able to get to space the way she wants to, or will those around her try to keep her tied to earth?
This book is a different kind that grabbed my attention because I’ve been through a lot just like Ripley but I wanted to see how she would overcome her suicide attempt. I even related to how she has bigger dreams but I was enthralled with how she could overcome so much. This book will take you to new heights as it pivots you into different places you’ve never dreamed of. I absolutely loved this read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2021-08-02 21:07:142021-08-03 11:59:22Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Faith Jackson
Ripley Luna has decided it’s time to end her life. She suffered through unspeakable childhood trauma, which led to her never reaching her goal of becoming an astronaut. Told through diary entries and the view of her psychologist, Drifting, Falling–Diary of a Call Girl Suicide is a book that gives the reader pause. Ripley is a likeable enough character, and the author does a great job of portraying her thoughts and feelings as if you are reading a real diary. The way the novel is written, there is a lot of history and facts interspersed throughout. This was a neat aspect of the story because it made Ripley, and her musings in her diary, seem more real. This is not a happy story, where everything is wrapped up in a neat little bow at the end. I finished it a few hours ago and am still thinking on it. It’s one that I will remember for a long time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-08-02 20:34:192021-08-03 11:58:25Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Kayla Bullock
Intriguing work of fiction. Written as a POV diary, the author gives us a look inside the mental health of a person with suicidal issues. We see her story and her psychiatrist, Dr. Truscott. My heart hurt for her because I have a daughter with residual schizophrenia so even with this being a work of fiction it hit very close. The author did a fantastic job of being factual with mental illness. The characters were very realistic. Descriptions were totally realistic. Unfortunately, mental health centers are in the worst parts of town. This is a must read. I highly recommend.
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This book was very emotional. It is beautifully written. My eyes have been opened and my mind expanded since reading this. I enjoyed this book from beginning to the end. I was instantly hooked. Ullman really made the characters realistic. I highly recommend it.
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Drifting, Falling is smart, dark, and infinitely unforgettable. Our troubled narrator Ripley is highly intelligent and witty as she unravels her traumatic past and waxes poetical about the men in her life, and her current objective: the best suicide possible. She navigates her daytime life as university student, nighttime job as a very high-priced call girl, and still has time to play games with her therapist. She is sociopathic and cutting, but also hilarious and full of facts as she regales us with tales in her journal. I didn’t expect to like this as much as I did – there is something very compelling about her story and the way she tells it. Her story will surprise you as she lets it out, piece by piece. Very well done and I will definitely seek out more books by this authour.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-07-20 21:14:552021-07-22 19:18:27Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Erica Shoebridge
The story of twenty-one-year old Ripley Astilla Luna, a smart, beautiful young woman who suffered multiple childhood traumas that have set her on a collision course with her fate to die by means of her own hands. Ripley, whose name is an homage to the protagonist of the Alien movies, dreamed as a child of becoming an astronaut. Under the care of her psychiatrist, Dan Truscott, a man deep in his own moral quagmire, and receiving counsel from Mort, her only friend, she tries to navigate her way off the Earth and into space.
J. Ullman is the author of five novels. His sixth, Stand Your Ground, debuts later this year. He grew up and still lives in Southwest Ohio. Those experiences and settings color his works of creative writing. A. J. has worked in a variety of endeavors, from restaurants, to libraries, to law offices, to community mental health centers to family practice medical offices. A. J. is a lawyer as well as a certified family nurse practitioner concentrating work these days in the medical field, treating patients in a primary care setting, including mental health disorders.
Experiences with psychiatric nursing have left indelible impressions on A. J. and are the subject of his endeavors in novel writing. These concepts are explored in all of his books.
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I loved reading the story Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman. It is a book that includes action, danger, and made me think “What would I do in the same situation?” I loved the storyline and the characters. Two of the really interesting characters are Tommy Canada and Havall 16. The story is one that would be considered sci-fi and had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. The author does a wonderful job of making the story and the characters come alive. This is one book I didn’t want to put down. I have always loved sci-fi books, so this is a story that was both interesting and intriguing. I found that the end of the book came too soon. What does the future hold for the characters? Read this book to find out! I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2021-02-12 20:21:102021-02-12 22:58:23Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Laura Furuta
Whoop got to love me a little bit of sci-fi and time travel, honestly, they are right up my alley, my jam on toast, cannot tell you the amount of book I have in this genre littering my shelves. As you can probably guess I was dead excited to get into reading this and as tickled pink when I did because it is all I hope for and more. Ullman has truly worked magic here, making something that has been done a considerable amount feel new and fresh. I literally couldn’t put this town, every time I reached the end of a chapter, I had this desperation to find out what happened next. I’ll admit it caused a lot of injuries as I walked into various bits of furniture, trying to read and pretend to be doing something slightly resembling housework. Tommy and his partner Win are on to a winner (couldn’t resist) in the fact that they have worked out how to solve the pesky little issue of mortality. They’ve hit the motherload and are quids in for a nice cushty future, full of fame and boatloads of money. However, Tommy receives a visit from Havall 16, who happens to be from the future that Tommy and Win’s invention has created and it’s not super great. She wants him to stop what he’s doing, ending all their research and production before it can have a chance to take off and create a world where so many people live in poverty. This story deals with some interesting, thought-provoking topics, such as our mortality, the fact that something has to end, is what makes it so precious and wonderful and that immortality sounds great when you have a cushty life to live forever. This is a really awesome write that I highly recommend to anyone, you won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Danielle Dandohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDanielle Dando2021-02-12 16:13:472021-02-12 22:57:58Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Dani Dando
I want to start this off by saying i don’t usually read Sci-Fi, But this took me on a journey, and i was hooked from the very start of this book. The blurb and cover art caught my attention, and suffice to say, the author sure knew how to keep it. This book is definitely one of my new favorites, Having deeply reminded me of some of my favorite series when i was younger. I absolutely loved this book, this authors attention to detail, the character development, all of it from start to beginning! I recommend this book wholeheartedly, and can’t want to get my hands on more from this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2021-02-12 12:33:172021-02-12 13:52:31Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Finn Cunningham
Havall 16 by A.J. Ullman is an adventurous dystopia book. This is my first book by this author but I don’t believe it will be my last. The story tells of a society where some have everything they could want or need while others have close to nothing. What happens when someone from this society travels back to try to change the mind of the man who ends up creating this existence. The story is well written and very descriptive. I could envision everything that was happening. I also enjoyed this different take on how a society could change so drastically. The messages are very timely and well thought out. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2021-02-10 16:31:142021-02-10 20:25:28Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Sheri Schrader
Havall 16 by A.J. Ullman was a really good read! I was very pleasantly surprised with this book. Going in, I wasn’t sure I would like it all that much. I enjoy sci-fi books tons certain degree, but they are nowhere near my favorite genre. This book completely grabbed me and held me. This storyline and plot was completely fascinating. The whole novel felt very well researched and not even far fetched as far as sci-fi ideas go. I felt like the events that conspired could definitely happen in the future. The character were great and well likeable as well. This novel also had some surprising twists that I very much enjoyed. The only complaint I have is that there’s no sequel! I want another installment!
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