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Mason C. Blevins - Author of 34 Degrees and Heatwave
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Irene S. Roth - Author of The Excellent Writer and over 20 other books
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mason C. Blevins
‘An honest and true slice of life.
Do not let my date started/finished fool you. I simply had much going on in my life, and little time to read.
I should certainly start out by saying that this book is far outside my typical genre. I usually fall towards more Apocalypse/Action with the occasional Teen Drama. However, this book doesn’t just tell a story with characters, it shows you a story with people. At every twist and turn you can feel the joy, the anguish, the desperation that was spilled onto every page by the author.
If I were hard pressed to give criticism, it would fall back on the basis of linear storytelling vs. nonlinear. This is the first book I’ve read that isn’t 100%, so I did have to do a bit of calculations and adding up as I read to make sure I got things straight. I also would have loved to see more in-depth dialogue. Regardless, it had little impact on the overall feel and message of the story - nor did it have any impact on the investment of a story that needed to be told. It is, as I have seen a previous review stated, “A True Page Turner”.
Also, for all of you readers out there who don’t read the prologue/epilogue of a book - I urge you to give this one a read. It’s the most powerful epilogue I believe I’ve ever read in a story. You won’t regret it.’
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite kinda book keeps you on the edge of your seat
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2023
From the second I got this book I could not put it down. I read the first 6 chapters while getting a pedi. This book kept my on the edge of my seat and I had to go back and reread to make sure I had gotten the ending. I can’t put to much information in here or the ending would be given away. I love the way this author writes. It keeps you wanting more. All my book club friends love his work. I’ll be looking forward to reading all of his books!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner will not be able to put it down
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
This book blew me away. A marvelous, provocative story sure to grab you. I highly recommend it reader’s will be shooting for more books by this author mark my words.
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
An intensive, thought-provoking, intriguing read from Blaine. This book gives an unvarnished picture of mental illness, sexuality, love and the complexity when these intertwine in one way or the other. I absolutely loved the journey of Andrei ... life is a journey and influenced but a lot of things beyond our control and this story tells us how. It also gives a perspective on mental illness and other complicated topics. And we leave the book understanding it better. This book is an honest and informed read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jeanne Buchanan Anisko
I think the author is excellent. This book kept my interest from the first page to the last page. At the end of the book the author gave you a lot to think about. The book made you feel like you were a part of it. That is how well written it is. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
I can’t believe I failed to pick up on the hints. A culmination reminiscent of “The Sixth Sense” Fantastic storyline and plot twist.
As the author writes, “The mind is our most powerful tool, capable of the ability to create or destroy. Love, as beautiful and magical as it is, can damage and taint the most logical mind. One’s emotions can become overwhelmed, corroding their sanity enough to alter the individual beyond repair. The rational brain becomes plagued with irrational though once passion and affection ignite. These feelings can evolve into extreme obsession, more so when combined with uncharacteristic sexual attraction.
I never give 5-Star ratings, since to me, it means something is perfect, and nothing is. If I did, this book would warrant it.
A complex theme that makes for interesting reading...
Whenever we face painful situations, especially where a moral dilemma is concerned, we sometimes hold ourselves back as we try and process what's happening. We think we're stuck in indecision because of a particular situation. But the truth is, it isn't the situation at all. It's our ‘energy’ that has become stuck because of the trigger from negative emotions about the situation.
Something About Sammy, as the author states is ‘An emotional story interwoven with the logical and illogical; obsession and indifference; fantasy and reality. A conundrum of unfamiliar and inexplicable sensations and feelings... You’ll enter the world of an older straight man settled into a new community. A man with a history of triumphs, successes, failures and let downs who has always risen out of the ashes.’
The reader will experience the ‘startling shock that engulfs the main protagonist as he becomes infatuated with and consumed by a much younger millennial gay man – a total stranger he has little in common with.’
An unusual, albeit interesting read. Recommended.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irene S. Roth
Andrei is a straight man who moves into a new community in Blue Springs. He has experienced many ups and downs in life. But he was ready to make a new life for himself. He moved into an apartment, bought a new car, and bought new furniture. He also updated his resume so that he could find a suitable job. He seemed like a regular guy doing regular things until he met Sammy, a millennial Gay man.
Andrei’s whole world turned upside down. It seemed at first like a relationship that would never work. Andrei was decades younger than Sammy. They seemed to have little in common and didn’t have much to talk about. But when they were together, it seemed like the whole world stood still.
What shocked Andrei was that he become completely consumed by this young man. It was an obsession like no other he ever experienced. Meanwhile, Andrei must deal with a lot of confusing emotions in his life which shakes him to the core. For a while, he has no idea what is happening to him.
This is a story like no other I ever read. It made me wonder how I’d feel if I were swept off my feet like Andrei was. Can love really conquer all in this kind of all-encompassing way?
I found myself reflecting on the nature of love and how all-encompassing it really is. There is so much to reflect on and many realizations to be had as we read this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read Sims’ next book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Literary Titan
Something About Sammy unravels as a heartfelt exploration of obsession, longing, and the tangled emotions of deep personal relationships. Set against the smoky and dim backdrop of Rusty’s Bar in Bluewater Springs, Georgia, the story introduces Andrei and his encounter with Sammy Pangborn, a magnetic and enigmatic young man. As Andrei becomes entangled in the charm and mystery surrounding Sammy, the story evolves into a raw and introspective reflection on the complexities of human connection, sexuality, and self-discovery.
The writing style in Something About Sammy is anything but conventional. It reads like a confessional diary. It’s brimming with honesty and a vulnerability that pulls you into Andrei’s world. One thing that stands out is how vividly the author brings Rusty’s Bar to life. The description of Allison, the bartender, thrusting beer bottles on ice “like a swashbuckling pirate” had me smiling while painting an unmistakable image of the bar’s rough but vibrant atmosphere.
What fascinated me most was the author’s candid portrayal of Andrei’s obsession with Sammy. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the darker aspects of longing and infatuation, which makes it all the more compelling.
Sammy is endlessly intriguing, a paradox of vulnerability and aloofness. Andrei’s obsession with decoding Sammy’s mystery, from the peculiar way Sammy laughs to his apparent invulnerability to alcohol, drives the plot. I craved more insight into Sammy’s inner world to truly grasp the pull he had on everyone around him.
Something About Sammy is a thought-provoking read. If you enjoy stories that explore the messiness of human emotions and relationships in an unfiltered and raw way, then you’ll find this book both haunting and memorable. It’s a story that stays with you, and whether you love it or feel conflicted by it, you’ll definitely be thinking about Sammy long after you close the book.
An emotional story interwoven with the logical and illogical; obsession and indifference; fantasy and reality. A conundrum of unfamiliar and inexplicable sensations and feelings so powerful they’ll shake you. You’ll enter the world of an older straight man settled into a new community. A man with a history of triumphs, successes, failures and let downs who has always risen out of the ashes.
Experience the startling shock that engulfs him when he becomes infatuated with, and consumed by, a much younger millennial Gay man – a total stranger he has little in common with. Immerse yourself in his attempt to deal with a foreign and confusing set of circumstances, the outcome of which affects him to his core.
Find yourself confounded by a cast of people and events. Throw yourself into several of the character’s personalities and positions, then determine where the fault is. Delve into the mysteries in an attempt to solve them. Contemplate how you’d feel. Conjure up your emotions and establish how you’d deal with such a situation.
100% of royalties from Something About Sammy are donated.
50% to the National Alliance for Mental Illness
50% to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
