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"I'd suggest anyone who enjoys thrillers or reality television to give this one a read... it is a solid, tasty treat." - Musings of a Starving Author
"The way our author goes about showing the different perspectives in these quick views, the layers, and the way it marks time with each chapter, like a countdown, all reminded me of Crichton." - Boom Baby Reviews
"If you like heavy drama, deceit, manipulation, villains and heroes, this is a must read."
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The new reality show, Beneath the Blast, is poised to be the next big hit. Ten volatile contestants will be confined to an underground bunker for one month, during which they will compete physically, mentally, and socially in an attempt to win the one million dollar prize.
The production crew is well aware that their hands are going to be full running the show, but when it comes to light that they too are unable to leave the bunker or contact the surface, the situation becomes far more dangerous. They are faced with a dilemma do they risk their jobs by calling off the game, or allow the rivalries and infighting to continue?
Beneath the Blast is a fast-paced and suspenseful drama that delves into the minds of every character trapped within the bunker. As tensions mount, their greatest challenge proves to be holding onto their sanity. Only one outcome is certain in this relentlessly gripping page-turner anyone who does manage to escape will be forever changed.
Beneath the Blast Jeff Rorik 9780993899508 Books
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Beneath the Blast Jeff Rorik 9780993899508 Books Reviews
The game a subdued version of Survivor. Everyone is competing for the million-dollar prize. But who will win?
What’s interesting about this book is that it’s not really a story but a reality TV game show you’re reading. Told in the various perspectives of the contestants and the TV crew, Beneath the Blast presents the game on and off the cameras, relaying inner thoughts of alliance, strategy, and the fierce determination to win at all costs. Each short chapter focuses on a brief summary (thoughts and/or actions) of each character. There may have been a few too many characters too keep track of. In fact, sometimes I forgot some of them and I had to try to remember who was who. I also thought that the rules of the game were a tad complicated. You complete tasks and win tokens, which you can use to buy necessities, but you must decide whether it would be worth getting these necessities?
The game itself was not as riveting as I expected it to be. I would’ve liked it better if it had more of a Fear Factor element, including tasks like jumping off a mountain or eating live scorpions. The plot seemed compelling, but the execution fell flat.
(I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.)
Over all, this was a fun book and I liked the premise. The way our author goes about showing the different perspective in these quick views, the layers, and the way it marks time with each chapter, like a countdown, all reminded me of Crichton and that is a good comparison to come from me.
There were a few things that bothered me. I don’t want to give much away, but a special “dilemma” of Rachael’s about Cliff later in the book bothered me that she didn’t have more internal debate about her responsibilities not just morally but legally. And our two “villains” were a little over-written, I thought, though at least the man’s motives felt more tangible while I never really felt the woman’s were solid enough reasons to do what she’d been doing.
Plus, this is (to me) was a book that really could have used an epilogue. But it was an interesting book, well written and I did enjoy it. So, 4 Fireballs.
Beneath the Blast by Jeff Rorik
I have never read a book like this one before & it was interesting how it all played out. This book is about a game show host, her crew & contestants unknowingly getting trapped in a bunker, One hundred feet underground. The challenges proceed as planned until it because evident something is very wrong.
I won't go into detail because it will one, just summarize the story & there would be no point reading it, & two, this story is filled with so much betrayal & drama, you just have to read it to understand it.
I will say this, the beginning was a bit slow yes but when it finally picked up, it went all out. As you get further into the book, you began to see first hand how everyone's mind starts to unravel in different ways. This story reminded me of a soap opera, every character had a point of view (so no waiting for the series) and was up to no good. If you like heavy drama, deceit, manipulation, villains and heroes, This is A Must read. Did I mention a body count?
I give it a 4 star rating -Lena from Artsy Book Lovin'Sisters.
From jbgarner58.wordpress.com
One of the great things about digging through my pantry is the great variety of dishes that are contributed to it. There’s always something new, something innovative, some creative new take on an old dish out there to be found. Today’s meal is one of those creative dishes, combining some classic aspects of conventional thrillers, a dash of Lord of the Flies, and reality television. Will this be good, bad, or just ‘meh’?
Before we find out, let’s unfurl the ancient scrolls and consult the Starving Review laws
I attempt to rate every book from the perspective of a fan of the genre
I attempt to make every review as spoiler-free as possible
It turns out that reality television is a lot easier on my creative palate when it’s wrapped in a layer of meaty thriller. Mr. Rorik finds an interesting way to use the stilted, often manufactured environment of your average reality TV show to both set the stage and heighten the tension of the plot to come. When you have a group of people who are not only in competition, but chosen specifically to create a dramatic situation for television, the amount of dramatic tension to be milked to spice up the recipe multiplies.
Of course, that drama sets down squarely on the shoulders of the characters. If those core ingredients don’t pan out, the entire drama souffle will collapse. Overall, Blast brings a varied and fleshed-out cast of characters. Interestingly, this is accomplished with rapidly-shifting swirls of characterization, sliding from character to character for short scenes before moving on to the next.
You might be concerned that this could cause a breakdown of the plot. After all, if every character gets their swirls in the mix, doesn’t that tells us all about our antagonists’ plans? Again, credit the chef here for providing an expert hand here. While there are character scenes that foreshadow things to come, it stops there at foreshadowing. I can’t remember a single scene ruined by the characters revealing the menu too early.
The flaws in Blast are minor, but do leave their sourness on the cake. Firstly, the start of the tale is a bit clunky. As the cast is rather sizable, it takes some time before the story really gets going to let us get a bead on each of them and that leads to a bit of early fatigue from such a heavy first course. Once Blast gets to the main course, though, it goes down quite smoothly, but the early pacing is still off.
My other bit of critique would be in the plot device to get the whole ball rolling to start with. As this is a very early occurance, I don’t think this is SPOILERS, so let me extrapolate The main premise is a reality show cast that winds up trapped in the bunker their show is set in. Part of the explanation for being trapped makes sense, the part that happens in the first few chapters, but the final explanation given stretched the bounds of my suspension of disbelief. As it happens right at the very end and didn’t QUITE break it, I was able to swallow it down, mainly as it really didn’t affect the resolution of the plot, but it was still a sour note at the end.
However, let me sum up by saying that the real, actual dramatic plot resolution is actually quite good. Overall, Beneath the Blast is a spicy, tasty mix of thriller and reality television, with just a few minor flaws marring the recipe. I’d suggest anyone who enjoys thrillers or reality television to give this one a read. Anyone else who would just enjoy a good read might also want to give this one a go, as it is a solid, tasty treat. Enjoy and good reading, good writing, and good luck!
FINAL VERDICT **** (A spicy, tasty mix of thriller and reality television, with just a few minor flaws marring the recipe!)
A suspenseful, page turner. Hard to put down. Good characters and a good plot that flows well. Read it now before it is made into a movie!!!
Enjoyed the book, many unusual twists and turns, never knew how the story would end
Nothing like the events in Beneath the Blast would have shown up on a TV show like Survivors
Though this was not the type of book I usually read. I found it kept my interest, with all of its twists and turns. I made me want to turn the next page and not put it down , because I wanted to see where it was going and who was really the bad guy. I am looking forward to Jeff's next project.
A great airport book, well worth the read.
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