I truly enjoyed reading this book. Havall 16 by A.J. Ullman is a fast paced Sci-Fi that will have you turning the pages not wanting to put it down till you finish. I was fascinated by the concept of this book and wasn’t disappoint)) There are the Havalls that have everything and want for nothing and then there’s the Havenots and they don’t have anything. What will happen when Tommy gets a message from the future about his new business? Find out what happens next in this must read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2021-02-10 06:01:262021-02-10 06:01:26Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
I was pleasantly surprised with this novel. The teasers and blurb peaked my attention, even though this is not my normal go to for a genre. I really enjoyed such a unique storyline that Ullman has created. It reminded me of all the sci-fi movies that I have really enjoyed, and it read like a movie too. In the book we find a world with social classes that are on the outside pretty self explainable but are really more in depth and of course has ramifications that will affect everyone. We have the Havalls, and the Havenots. Havall 16 had decided to go back in time and work to stop things that made this social class possible. The adventure has just about everything you could want in a sci-fi read and will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read and cheer Havall 16 on. I would be interested to see if we get any other novels with the same story idea as this one, I am sure it will be great.
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 Vrchota2021-02-09 12:15:152021-02-09 16:00:59Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Liz Vrchota
This epic Sci-fi read is eerily possible. Havall 16 is a fast paced book that keeps you wanting more until the end! Racing against time with Tommy and the others will keep you turning the pages until late into the night. What would you be willing to do to prevent something terrible in the future? You truly do not know until faced with that decision. I cannot wait to read more from A.J. Ullman. This is an absolute must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2021-02-06 15:46:422021-02-06 15:46:42Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Carla Clemmons
This is a great Sci-Fi adventure that holds attention from start to finish. A. J. Ullman is not a new author to me. I always grab his books because I have not been disappointed yet. The characters are fully developed. They are multiple layers to each character. You can see where they stand and keep you entertained. Ullman’s characters keep your attention and I could not put it down until I finished the book. The plot line keeps you planted in your seat because of the action and mystery that is going on. Tommy the main character has a dilemma. He was ready to launch his business to the public. Everything was put on hold because he received a message from the future. Will Tommy listen to the message or will he continue on his path? I highly recommend this book to find out what Tommy is going to do.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-02-04 10:04:232021-02-04 14:22:45Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Erica FIsh
I enjoyed this sci-fi, time travel story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is a well rounded story that pulled me in from the beginning. The characters are unique and creative. They are connectable and they bring the story to life. They take you on a journey of adventure that is fun to read and entertaining. Tommy is getting ready to launch his business to the public. What happens when he gets a message from the future? Can the future change his mind? There is a lot that happens in this book that I highly recommend reading it and not miss out.
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 Wagner2021-02-01 16:23:342021-02-01 16:23:34Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Without a doubt, my favorite part of Havall 16 is A.J. Ullman’s writing. His characters, storyline and unique style really draw you in. Reading his work felt so fluid I sometimes felt like I was tuning in to one of my favorite T.V. shows instead of picking up a book. The dystopian sci-fi and social commentary of Havall 16’s themes were also an added bonus.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Wolbeckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Wolbeck2021-01-28 18:28:192021-01-29 13:20:59Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck
This book far exceeded my expectations. I don’t usually read this genre as I’ve found in the past I haven’t been as invested in the plot as other genres I really enjoy, but this one may have just converted my interests. Right from reading the synopsis I was hooked with the idea of this dystopian future where the world had been divided and chaos caused. The plot was both intriguing and exciting and I knew I had to continue reading. The characters are well explored and I feel we really get a sense of who everyone in Tommy’s life is and how they matter in the story. I particularly enjoyed Havall 16’s character, she reminded me a lot of Katniss (Hunger Games) and Tris (Divergent Series) and I loved that as I really enjoyed both of those characters in their respective books. Havall 16 was cool, courageous and captivating throughout the entire story and I feel her and Tommy worked really well together which made their story an absolute joy to read.
There were several moments which I was not expecting, certain people who I weren’t expecting certain things from and was shocked to read. This made for a “can’t put it down” reading experience. Ullman’s writing style was very easy to read and flowed nicely. There is enough description in the writing that you can paint a detailed image in your head, but not too much that it becomes convoluted; which I really enjoyed. The whole book is riddled with “on the edge of your seat moments” and really kept my interest from start to finish.
There are a couple of twists towards the end of this book which I LOVED and definitely did not see coming. No spoilers, you’ll have to work those out on your own. But they were very well thought out and if anything I would have like to know slightly more about them. I would like the details of Tara and the queries surrounding her to be explored more, there was mention of her not being trustworthy but this was in passing and was not explored again after this and it became unclear as to why Havall 16 might feel that way. I would also have liked to know more about the future world that Havall 16 describes but this is the only criticism I have of this book.
This was a credit to its genre and I cannot wait to read more like this and more by A.J Ullman. Very well done.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hayley Thrumblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHayley Thrumble2021-01-28 12:25:162021-01-28 14:13:36Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Hayley Thrumble
This story is a time travel novel and follows Havall 16. There are the Havalls, who pretty much have everything they want and need, and the Havenots, who do not really have anything. Tommy is getting ready to go public with his company until something strange starts to happen. A message from the future regarding his new business and how it will affect not only him, but everyone else as well. Will he stop the future? Will he listen to what is being told to him?
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Havall 16 by A.J. Ullman is a fast paced dystopian novel that easily keeps the pages turning. The whole concept of this book I found to be unique and intriguing. This author really knows how to create such a fascinating story and I really feel like you are taken on a journey anytime you pick up one of his books. I was drawn in immediately with this book – probably even from the moment I read the description – and I had to find out what was going to happen. This is a book I would certainly recommend and I am looking forward to what is next from this 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 Baker2021-01-16 15:04:232021-01-16 17:41:39Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Baker
I must admit that I was a bit leary to delve into this book as it really isn’t my cup of tea but I took the plunge and decided to try. I kept an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. I found that the author had some unique and refreshing ideas and not as morbid as I was kind of expecting. I found that although sci-fi to be in ways realistic and scarily thought provoking.
I found that the character really came to life and I could feel as though I was right in the drama. read the book as it wasn’t as scare provoking as I thought more thought provoking. I would definitely read more from this author.
This is a story of a future which only the rich will enjoy and the lengths that people will go to stop it, it starts quoting an experiment by a russion scientist where a pair of rats are let loose in a labyrinth, followed by a cat, the results of which are the most robust rat sacrifices the weaker one so the cat will go for it first and then make it’s escape, however, the cat kills the robust one nad then proceeds to eat both, therefore, only the cat is the winner and in this future there are two factions, the Havall’s (the cats) and the Havenot’s (the rats), one side has everything and one side has almost nothing, but someone has gone back to change this and so the chase begins, but Tommy Canada and Havall 16 are the rats and someone else is the ca.
Tommy and his partner and best friend Win Gault own a company which they are about to take public and tell the world about their discoveries and what it could mean for them, but on April first, he does a wonderful thing for a coworker and treats himself to clocking out early and a stop off at a favourite watering hole. While he is there he and another friend have a discussion about a scientific breakthrough in health care involving nanobots, his friends response is that “We’re not made to live forever” and provokes an interesting train of thought in Tommy, but when he has to swerve to avoid a collision which nearly kills him and he faces the choice of whether to help, leave or kill a mortally injured racoon, he decides to leave it, but this is just the foreshadowing of a future choice.
The next morning, he is back at the helical shaped office and about to have a meeting with Win about the IPO when his chief of security informs him that there is a virus in the computing system and seeing as it isn’t connected to the internet, she has no idea where it has come from or what it will do, so Tommy asks her to find out and report her findings to him, there is no need to worry Win until there is more information. When he gets to Win’s office, they talk about the upcoming IPO and the party that will go along with it, then they talk about the budget and how one area in particular was using ten times more resources than allocated, but his worry was blown off as a typo, the kind of which never happens, so he heads home after a full day of meetings, where his girlfriend is waiting for him, they talk all the time, but don’t see each other in person as much, so after a bit of wine and some food, for them and his two cats, they reminisce and then have a night of passion.
When he goes for a shower the next morning, he finds some writing on the mirror, but when he asks her if she did it, the answer is no and so it is a mystery, a frustrating one, but one that has to be put on the backburner for now. At work, he has another meeting about the virus, another of the tech team has been drafted in to help, but there is nothing else further to report and the rest of the day involved the usual day to day running of the business and this is the same routine, except everyday the message on the mirror changed until on the eighth day someone came through it, a woman and the news she was bringing was one which would change his life forever. She tells him of the future in which his company becomes the most successful in the world, but that it has come at the cost of those who cannot afford it and she has come back to stop this from happening and convince Tommy to help her persuade Win that it is the right thing to do, but that does not go as planned because they find out that the Havalls have a plan to stop them.
Will they be able to stop the future from happening, or will their plans be terminated before they can even start? Will there be fatal consequences to their actions, or will everyone live happily ever after? The only way to find out is to read along their adventure and find out what the future has in store.
….“a future where some have it all, and most have not.”
Havall 16 by A.J. Ullmanis a thought-provoking sci-fi, time travel adventure that held my attention from the moment I read the blurb. The story is really well developed with a very original and creative plot, fully realised and complex characters- with a lot of attention to detail which really made this story come to life. It was like watching a movie, the descriptions so vivid that I could ‘see’ everything play out before my eyes. In saying that, this would definitely make a brilliant movie or TV series. Havall 16 lives in a future where a small percentage of the population have everything- the Havalls; but the majority of the population have very little at all, the Havenots. A technological breakthrough paved the way for immortality, amongst other things- but things are not as rosy as one would expect such a future to be. Havall 16 has travelled back in time to try to right the wrongs before they begin. But how do you convince someone to give up immense fame and fortune, even if it is in the best interests of humanity. What transpires makes for an engrossing read.
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 Hayes2021-01-16 09:16:312021-01-16 09:16:31Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Angela Hayes
Havall 16 by A.J. Ullman is a Sci Fi adventure story. It is a fast-paced dystopian tale that AJ has skilfully woven into a cleverly crafted and intriguing storyline. His writing is so realistic that it draws you in. It is a story that will have you thinking. It will have you asking questions on what we do in the here and now and how it will affect things in the future. It is interesting to read AJ’s work as he puts his whole self, his heart and his soul into his stories. He never settles for anything and he doesn’t settle on just one genre so you never know what to expect.
What would you do if the future comes knocking? Would you heed the message and give up everything you have dreamed of and more?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-01-16 09:16:102021-01-16 09:16:10Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jenni Bishop
What a fascinating dystopian sci fi adventure! I truly have become a fan of Ullman and his point of view. Fascinating social analysis, filled with moments for personal introspection as you moved through the pages of this fictional tale. This book moves fast and causes you to think. This will be one I will absolutely read again soon to make sure I didn’t miss any brilliance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-01-15 20:34:192021-01-15 20:34:19Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Heather Lovelace
Is a very interesting read. Havall 16 appears one day what is the meaning of this message. Some unexpected twist in this book. I really like the characters Jenny, Zand and Tara. A truly eye opening SCI-fic fantasy adventure.
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I really enjoyed this Sci fi, time travelling tale. The author does an amazing job with with characters and also creating the world of the present and the future. It also covers the theme of rich (Haveall) and poor (Havenots) and how their lives are different.
Tommy Canada is a successful man who is part owner of a company called NORML. Along with his partner Win they are working on nanobots that means that your body will be able to heal itself. They are on the edge of making it real until Tommy gets a visit from Havall 16.
Havall 16 is from the future she has come back to seek out Tommy for his help. She needs him to close down his business and stop making these technological advances. Even though his future is good with him being wealthy and famous his creations also mean loads of people end up loving in poverty.
Will Tommy heed Havall 16 warning? Will he chose his own wealth and life over everyone elses? And will his partner Win be understand of Tommy’s reasons to destroy everything they have worked for or will he be against Tommy?
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 Carr2021-01-15 08:19:182021-01-15 11:49:44Havall 16 by A. J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Carr
Havall 16 comes back in time to warn Tommy Canada not to take his fledgling biotech company public., or else society will be cleaved into two factions: the Havalls — who are young, rich and can live forever — and the Havenots. Tommy has created a nanotechnology that heals people from the inside out. Faced with turning his back on wealth and fame, Tommy must consider his personal goals versus those of society.
Havall 16 asks him, “If you could go back in time and kill Hitler when he was a baby, would you? Kill an innocent to spare millions in the future?” You might, she says, have to kill before you ever become the richest man on earth, before you can solve humans’ greatest fear: dying. Convincing his partner, Win Gault, who owns fifty percent of the company, presents another problem. The future Havalls know Havall 16 has gone back in time to prevent the creation of this technology and they have a plan to deal with her and Win.
Will she or Tommy have to kill? The future is plastic she reminds Tommy. One thing is certain though, as Tommy’s buddy reminds him. We weren’t designed to live forever.
Havall 16 taps into our deepest fears of death and dying as well as global warming and our very current fears of income and medical inequality — a future where some have it all and most have not.
J. Ullman 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 of his endeavors in novel writing.
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5 Star Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman is a wonderfully written story that I absolutely put it down. I think at one point I was holding my breath while on the edge of my seat . Other times I had tears in my eyes. It was kinda hard to read at times but I had to know what was going to happen next. This author has completely blown me away and im kinda speechless. I went in with something completely the opposite of what actually happened. This is about a young woman who has a very dark and troubled past. Get ready to be taken on quite the emotional journey. With some heart breaking and heartwarming moments. I recommend reading this book and I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-09-18 23:38:232020-09-19 20:59:42Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Emotional story. Keep Kleenex nearby because you will need it.
When I saw the title of this book, I knew I was going to have to read this book. A.J. Ullman has taken a serious topic of suicide and made it into a story that everyone needs to read. Once a person decided that life is not worth living, it is one that those around them are baffled that they could do such a thing. This is a story that brings to light a tragic subject matter. People have demons and most do not know that this thought is going through the mind of the person. Ripley has many demons and her story brought tears to my eyes and pain in my heart. There were moments that I felt I could not read another word but I needed to see what was coming next for Ripley. The character of Ripley can be anyone in your life. She is smart, kind, loving, and haunted by her past. Sound like anyone you know? It is an emotional roller coaster ride, but it is one that I highly recommend. Make sure you have plenty of Kleenex by you because you will need it. It is a solemn read but an eye-opening one. Dare I say, I loved this story because it really pointed out suicide and what someone goes through while making that decision.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-09-18 18:35:242020-09-18 21:25:46Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Erica Fish
This is a really emotional read about a young girl who’s life spirals down hill until she sees no way to redeem herself but to commit suicide. Its a thought provoking book that shows you don’t know what another person is thinking, feeling or going through in their life.
It is written using Ripley’s dairy and also has section written by her psychiatrist. Ripley is 21 and has always dreams of becoming an astronaut. However things don’t go as she plans and she ends up becoming a call girl. Filled with sadness and depression she speaks openly ans honestly in her journal about her struggles using humour and sarcasm to hide some of her feelings.
When we see the conversations between Ripley and Dan we see how some people can hide their suffering so that even the professionals can’t tell their true thoughts and feelings.
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 Carr2020-09-18 15:15:392020-09-18 15:15:39Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Carr
Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman. This book was so amazing. Mental Illness is very important to me and I love when authors do a great job telling a story about it. This is the story of Ripley Astilla Luna who is a call girl. She had plans to be an astronaut when she was a little girl but life doesn’t always turn out the way we hope. She has had a very hard life. She has had to deal with a lot more heartache than most people. Becoming a call girl was never what Ripley wanted but here she is so she has decided to plan her suicide and that entails jumping off a very tall building. She is a beautiful girl that has tons of potential but all that she’s been thru and her mental issues causes her to want to end it all. Her therapist Dan Truscott has tried to help her and get her on a positive track but it seems he can’t reach her. Will Ripley succeed in her attempt to end it all or will she finally win the war of her mind?
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This book was such a different story compared to those I generally gravitate towards, but I genuinely enjoyed the ride. An air of unease that only lent to the story followed my path through this read, yet A.J. Ullman still managed to delicately take us on a journey through Ripley’s darkness and it was eye opening. I was just as wrapped up in Dr. Truscott as I was in Ripley, looking forward to getting to know them both as the pages turned. With amazing character development and writing from an author I’d never heard of but can’t wait to read more from, you’ll take a look into how those who had internal struggles go day to day. I highly recommend this book just so you may have better understanding of the workings of the mind of those around you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Courtney Raneehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCourtney Ranee2020-09-18 14:46:242020-09-18 14:46:24Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Courtney Ranee
Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide, by A.J Ullman was unlike any book I’ve read before. The story is of Ripley, a troubled girl who has suffered through several traumas that led to the life she has now. All she wants is to feel in control, and this story depicts the planning of her own death. Ripley is smart and courageous, her childhood dreams of being an astronaut fills her mind and she wishes for a life a million miles away from the one she’s living. Planning her death gives Ripley the element of control she longs for. Ripley is a relatable character, perhaps not because of her traumas or current lifestyle, but because underneath it all she is a funny girl, layered with sarcasm, witty remarks and vulnerability. I just wanted her to find help, and to take control of her life in a different way, by living her dreams. No spoilers here, but as expected there are twists and turns throughout this story that will keep you guessing and turning the pages.
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Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman is an interesting story that is quite a lot different to anything I have read before. It is a story that is dark and nothing is off the table as far as the MC’s thinking which is raw and honest. It is a story of a female whose life is far from ordinary and is in therapy which exposes her life in every detail. It is written as if reading someone’s diary although we hear part of the story from the therapist. It’s hard for me to say what I feel but there is a lot of emotions due to the topic.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-09-17 06:18:242020-09-17 06:18:24Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Jenni Bishop
Ullman weaves quite the spellbinding tale in this piece. The unexpected title grabs your attention immediately. And the premise, not my usual read, was intriguing with a well developed main character and plot. Ripley was a very complex and unique main character to follow and I was intrigued to walk alongside her throughout these pages. I won’t say much about the plot to avoid any spoilers. But suffice to say if you are at all intrigued by the summary you won’t be disappointed by this piece of fiction. Ullman does a fantastic job developing this story. Another great book by this author.
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Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman Four Stars
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide is a heartbreaking story by AJ Ullman. This is the first book I have read by AJ Ullman, but definitely won’t be the last. This book captures all of the pain and disappointment of a young woman with a dark and troubled past. This book was deeply moving and hard to read at times, but I think AJ did a really good job of bring the issues of depression and suicide to light. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2020-09-16 22:05:492020-09-16 22:39:03Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Sunday Barnaby
This was a new to me author but I read the blurb and saw a few teasers and I was drawn in instantly. I needed to know what the story was even it if was going to be a difficult one to get through. I will say yes this talks and deals with depression and suicide in depth from the very first page until the last, but the author does this with a great passion and with class that I have rarely found in difficult reads. This is one that will make you think and realize there are many people who suffer and walk the line between life and death daily, some of us just hide it so very well. I hope this can bring some comfort to those either grieving or suffering from suicidal thoughts. I really was enthralled in Ripley’s story. The way we saw glimpses of her diary and then got input from her psychiatrist was a unique way to tell this kind of story and I enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing what else is out there by AJ Ullman in the very near future!
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 Vrchota2020-09-15 16:21:392020-09-15 22:14:54Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Liz Vrchota
Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman
This is the first book I’ve read by the author, but it won’t be my last. I will warn readers to have a box of tissues nearby. What a read, but a damn good one.
Ripley Luna has had a very hard life. Life took a turn for the worst and she hasn’t been the same since. Twenty-one years old and she is an escort. Call Girl.
She goes to therapy, but it doesn’t help any. She finally comes up with a plan to commit suicide. The quote I chose for Ripley is: “What do you expect, that someone could do that to me and I would just laugh it off? That’s someone’s idea of a normal childhood? That it wouldn’t affect me and my view of the world?”
Highly recommended for anyone who likes a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2020-09-12 19:23:392020-09-12 22:58:32Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman-Review by Amanda Kimble
Drifting, Falling: Dairy of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J Ullmanmade for quite the intriguing read. I’m not sure what I was really expecting, lured into the book by the interesting title, suffice to say that the story really surprised me- in a good way. I really don’t know what to say here, as I really don’t want to give anything away. But I will say that the story involved some touchy topics, which the author showcased in a very honest, raw, informative, and yet sensitive way. It certainly made me think, and even now I still have certain aspect of this story playing out in my mind. There is an emotive quality to this book that had me really feeling for Ripley. There are lessons to be learned from this book, that’s for sure. Mr. Ullman has imbued this story with a lot of heart and soul- as well as giving it true authenticity- all making for an unforgettable read.
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 Hayes2020-09-12 10:07:322020-09-12 13:17:10Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Angela Hayes
Drifting Falling: Dairy of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman is a deep and thought provoking story that follows a young girl on a difficult and emotional journey. She has been through so much in her life and you could really feel that fight in her that is what got her through the things she had experience. While you might not be able to relate to the exact thing she has been through it was so easy to connect with Ripley. I felt the emotions and her pain on each page of the book which really added so much more to the story. This is the kind of book that leaves you thinking about it well after it has ended. I thought that I was a powerful story and on that everyone should read.
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 Baker2020-09-10 15:14:552020-09-10 15:14:55Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Kerry Baker
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