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A review by gammys_reads
Behind A Closed Door by J.D. Barker
2.0
Independent Book Publishers Association for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
OUTLIER ALERT!!! 🎶It's me!! Firstly, I persevered through the entire book, despite nearly giving up on it, before I became aware of the scandal. I only stumbled upon the scandal, after doing some research about this book because of my own troubles with it. That said, my rating is solely based on my genuine thoughts and enjoyment of the story. Nevertheless, I believe it's important to acknowledge the unethical incident that occurred.
<i>Author J.D. Barker is issuing an apology for a January 23 email pitch that invited numerous high-profile Book Tok influencers, predominantly young women, to create "racy" sponsored content promoting his upcoming novel. Following backlash from several influencers on TikTok, Barker has been dropped by his agent, Alec Shane of Writers House.</I>
Wow, what did I just read!?! I'm a bit speechless, but I'll attempt to articulate my thoughts. On one hand, there are positives: an intricate and compelling plot, a gripping cat-and-mouse game of action, a promising beginning, suspenseful moments, and an okay writing style-all of which kept me flipping the pages, even though it was a struggle.
So, what didn't click for me? Frankly, it felt incredibly unbelievable and over the top, ridiculously far fetched, with a predictable twist, numerous elements seemed out of place, and a scene that was deeply disturbing, particularly as a woman. The more I read, the more absurd it all seemed.
In summary, I believe this book simply wasn't to my taste. It seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it kind of book, with little room for middle ground. Regrettably, I cannot personally recommend it. I know many people will love this book so please do not base your decision to read it solely on my review. ⭐️⭐️
OUTLIER ALERT!!! 🎶It's me!! Firstly, I persevered through the entire book, despite nearly giving up on it, before I became aware of the scandal. I only stumbled upon the scandal, after doing some research about this book because of my own troubles with it. That said, my rating is solely based on my genuine thoughts and enjoyment of the story. Nevertheless, I believe it's important to acknowledge the unethical incident that occurred.
<i>Author J.D. Barker is issuing an apology for a January 23 email pitch that invited numerous high-profile Book Tok influencers, predominantly young women, to create "racy" sponsored content promoting his upcoming novel. Following backlash from several influencers on TikTok, Barker has been dropped by his agent, Alec Shane of Writers House.</I>
Wow, what did I just read!?! I'm a bit speechless, but I'll attempt to articulate my thoughts. On one hand, there are positives: an intricate and compelling plot, a gripping cat-and-mouse game of action, a promising beginning, suspenseful moments, and an okay writing style-all of which kept me flipping the pages, even though it was a struggle.
So, what didn't click for me? Frankly, it felt incredibly unbelievable and over the top, ridiculously far fetched, with a predictable twist, numerous elements seemed out of place, and a scene that was deeply disturbing, particularly as a woman. The more I read, the more absurd it all seemed.
In summary, I believe this book simply wasn't to my taste. It seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it kind of book, with little room for middle ground. Regrettably, I cannot personally recommend it. I know many people will love this book so please do not base your decision to read it solely on my review. ⭐️⭐️