≡ Descargar Free Wasteland eBook Keith Crews Gavin Bennett

Wasteland eBook Keith Crews Gavin Bennett

Download As PDF : Wasteland eBook Keith Crews Gavin Bennett

Wasteland eBook Keith Crews Gavin Bennett

I enjoyed the reading, the mix of personal drama and supernatural twists. But the ending let me down. I understand this is the first book in a series, but somehow I was expecting a more concrete conclusion. I don't know... blame George R.R. Martin and his never ending Song of Ice and Fire. I'm becoming more suspicious of series of uncertain length and resolution, and stories published in a series for the sake of selling more volumes.

Anyway, I liked the story enough. Let's see what Keith Crews is going to tell us about Angelo in Wasteland II.


Tags : Amazon.com: Wasteland eBook: Keith Crews, Gavin Bennett: Kindle Store,ebook,Keith Crews, Gavin Bennett,Wasteland,Diavalo Publishing,FICTION Horror,FICTION Occult & Supernatural

Wasteland eBook Keith Crews Gavin Bennett Reviews

One highly entertaining and engaging read. The book starts off with the main character dead and what a great place to start. The former Mafia hit man finds himself in a bar in the afterlife and partaking in a drinking game like no other, three drinks, three questions and the promise of redemption. This part of the book acts as a great platform for the reader to explores the hit man's past and the choices that lead him to the bar. I found myself engrossed in his story only to be pulled back to the bar just like the hit man and then dunked right back into the action. All in all a great story and concept extremely well executed. This book is a great example of what the indie author revolution has to offer.
This novel tells the story – or rather part of the story – of Angelo Marchetti, a Mob hitman. He enters the afterlife and has to confront his past, firstly as an orphan getting involved in organised crime and then as a trainee hitman.

It is quite well-written but suffers from an abundance of similes and metaphors. Somewhat engaging, it leads onto another volume also taking place in the afterlife. The main characters are well-defined, if not stereotypical.

I am not interested enough to want to read the next volume but lovers of novels about organised crime may enjoy this book.
Wasteland by Keith Crews belongs to the special kind of books, which can be read again and again.

It begins in the moment of death of Angelo Marchetti, a mafia hitman, and then tells two interleaving stories. The first is a story of Angelo's life, starting from his early childhood. The second is a story taking place after his death, in the Wasteland.

The story of Angelo's life is a fascinating, but rather serious read, dealing with difficult subjects. It's written in the down to earth style, with natural dialogs and great characters. The events taking place in the Wasteland are more metaphorical, and described in an ornate, elaborate prose. The moments were the two stories interpenetrate are the most stunning passages of the book, surreal literary masterpieces.

Wasteland is not an easy, action-packed entertainment. It's a book which demands intellectual effort and emotional involvement from the reader, but it offers an unforgettable experience in exchange.

The audio edition, narrated by John Bell, is of exceptional quality even for a professionally produced audiobook. The style of narration matches the writing style and greatly enriches the whole experience.
After the first few pages of this book I was about to give up. It seemed like an exercise in over-written, undisciplined purple prose.

But just as I had reached my limit the story and the character began to settle down, the thesaurus was turned off, and I began to adjust to the slightly manic rhythm of this storyteller. I also felt a certain engaging earnestness in the effort that kept me going despite all of the rough edges.

Here's the basic story. Angelo is a mob hitman. The beginning of the book marks his arrival at "Boondocks", a demonic saloon in the vast wasteland of purgatory. Angelo is dead. Offerred three cursed shots of mysterious liquor, Angelo drinks each in turn and is thrown back into his previous life.

Drink one leads us to young Angelo. The most coherent story, the most restrained, the best written, and the bulk of the book, this part traces the forces that shaped young Angelo. It's more or less Mario Puzo does Wiseguys, and while it has a lot of bumpy moments it also has unexpected turns of excitement and interest.

Drink two leads us to an extended recounting of Angelo's training as an Elitario, which is sort of the mob's version of an elite level of hitman. The story transitions from fairly realistic to more and more fantastical, and leads us back to Boondocks.

Drink three provides other surprises, and leads to an ambiguous conclusion.

My bottom line is this - there is a lot of rocky and unpolished writing here, with some repetitious phrases and awkward moments. But there is also a tremendous amount of energy, honesty and effort pulsing through the story. I think the author consciously overwrote the Wasteland parts of the book, since the writing style is remarkably different fron the style in which the longer flashbacks are written. I also applaud the ambition shown here, and the occasional flash of compelling imagery. If you're feeling patient and a bit adventurous, this could be a good choice.

Please note that I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a frank review.
What it lacks in grammar and punctuation it work than makes up for with a story that keeps you wanting more
Great voice, and I loved the characters. Reminded me somewhat of Roland in the Dark tower series, but Keith has his own distinct voice.
Well worth the time and effort, 5 stars!
I enjoyed the reading, the mix of personal drama and supernatural twists. But the ending let me down. I understand this is the first book in a series, but somehow I was expecting a more concrete conclusion. I don't know... blame George R.R. Martin and his never ending Song of Ice and Fire. I'm becoming more suspicious of series of uncertain length and resolution, and stories published in a series for the sake of selling more volumes.

Anyway, I liked the story enough. Let's see what Keith Crews is going to tell us about Angelo in Wasteland II.