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Sarah M. (Lancaster, PA)
Not What I Expected
Based on the description of this book, I didn't think I would like this novel; however, I am glad I read it. It is an imaginative and well-written story, and it was a page-turner for me. The main character, Bonnie, immerses herself in a fantasy world as a way to cope with trauma and loss in her life. The author spares no detail in her descriptions of this imaginary world. Although the concept is far-fetched, the story leaves the reader with many issues to ponder: mental illness, withdrawal from society, relationships, and loss. This was not a light read, and I'm not sure it would be popular with book clubs, but if you like a dark topic, this may be the book for you.
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Portia A. (Monroe Township, NJ)
Fate takes odd turns
Fate had been very unkind to Bonnie Lincoln..suicide, murders and rape had been her past. But, suddenly a change..Bonnie hits the lottery and gets her wish..to live an a fantasy world of a 1970s sitcom. An interesting plot in an interesting book. I found it fascinating.
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Carol T. (Ankeny, IA)
Interesting concept
Hutson's debut is an interesting concept and she obviously did a lot of research. (How much Three's Company must she have watched?!) However, I had difficulty actually suspending my own disbelief.
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Peggy H. (North East, PA)
Spinning Out of Control
Although I enjoyed reading this book, I found I had to totally disconnect from any feelings of reality to become immersed in its world. And that is the point. Our heroine is seriously damaged goods and never gets the help that she so desperately needs to be able to function in the real world. The fact that so many people would take money to create this extreme fantasy world is jarring, but plausible.
The result is sad. What did I learn from the book? Never give up trying to help people with serious mental illness.
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Jayne25
Well written, but…
One’s Company is a well written book, but I struggled to connect with the main character, Bonnie Lincoln. Her desire to create and live an alternate life (more like an alternate reality) immersed in a sitcom was far fetched and too imaginative (borderline madness) for me. As a reader who savors well written books, I was disappointed. I wouldn’t recommend One’s Company.
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Kari J. (Green Valley, AZ)
Rough
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read and review One's Company by Ashley Hutson.
Bonnie is a very troubled woman, and from the storyline, deservedly so. Suffering an unbelievable number of severe traumas, she attempts to build her own alternative reality using her newly won mega-lottery winnings.
My opinion is that this is a story about PTSD and severe mental health issues gone over-looked with devastating results.
I also felt that situations were 'thrown in' that didn't deem useful to the storyline, making it hard to follow at times. I found myself at times confused and wondering what day I was reading about, or what had actually happened when, or to, a character. I kept flipping back and forth trying to figure it out, ultimately giving up.
I finished the book and found it had an upward turn which was only slightly redeeming.
I am sorry to say that I cannot recommend this book but will read other reviews.
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beverly b
huh ?
I always have an issue when I need to remind myself "suspension of disbelief". Although the author does address mental illness, loneliness and trauma compassionately this story just didn't resonate with me. Almost a dnf.
