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Publisher's Summary

Chase is a performance poet with a history of mental illness who's spent time in jail and hospitals while trying to deal with traumas from his past. A cult figure in New York City, he's as well known for his mania as he is for his poetry. During a reading, Chase sees a woman he believed had died on the ward due to the cruelty of a brutal guard - is she a hallucination, a ghost, or a killer who faked her own murder? Chase tries to battle his own demons, dementia, and insane desires long enough to face up to his heinous enemies before they destroy what's left of his mind.
This will be a Crossroad Press production.
©2005 Tom Piccirilli (P)2015 David N. Wilson
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5 out of 5 stars
By Kindle Customer on 07-15-15

Performance Poets with Psychological Problems

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would 100% recommend this audiobook to the correct friend. Unfortunately that person is currently unknown to me, but I'm sure there are a few people who would get lost in the chaos.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Chase, because he is the person I identified with throughout and despite all the strange things and back story that comes up he still remained the character who I rooted for til the end.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first scene with them doing a poetry reading because it sets the tone for the kinds of people who are involved and the characters. It also started off on a bang and showed off the writing style for the rest of the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did not, but that's not especially important in a book like this considering that I rarely have a reaction.

Any additional comments?

I received this book in a narrator giveaway in exchange for an honest review and it did not change my perception of the book.

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5 out of 5 stars
By erobbins33 on 06-08-15

Strange and unusual

What did you love best about Thrust?

The narrator . He did a great job; the book itself was not my usual fare. It was enjoyable and engaging, yet left me feeling strange and unsettled. My usual fare is paranormal romance and police procedural, though, so don't take my word for it !

What other book might you compare Thrust to and why?

Maybe Pulp Fiction (yes, I KNOW it's a movie, and I didn't read the book, if there is one). There is some major race stereotyping (not in a negative way, just present), and a fair amount of drama.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the opening scene. The Def Poetry Jam was pretty spot on (a la 8 Mile, circa 1970)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I needed to take several breaks, to think about it. Probably why it's not my abso-favorite.

Any additional comments?

Just that the author obviously has a good grasp of storytelling. I don't mean to slam that by only giving 4 stars to the story. This is just not my slice of pie. The narrator did a fantastic job with it, and earned all 5 stars. I wish that I could bump it up, but I am committed to giving honest reviews.

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