Review: Loom in the Loft

Loom in the Loft by Jay Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Loom in the Loft is a quiet, yet emotionally intense novel, here loom actually depicts a tool and loft a place; a tool designed to make a person trapped in an inappropriate place through emotional manipulation. This novel unfolds in details how complexities could be built considering someone’s identity, trust, and influence.

Here a young guy who was fond of solitude, creativity, and the desire for connection in a world that doesn’t always offer clear boundaries or safe harbor.

The story is rich with atmosphere. The author tried to narrate the scenes with a clear picture for its readers, crafted moments that felt both intimate and timeless, where even ordinary places like kitchens, backyards, and lofts carry layers of emotional weight. But the reflection of whole plot is haunting as it unveils manipulative gestures of a 30 years old lady towards 13 years old child. Calm surface of this story, however, masks deeper emotional undercurrents that quietly challenge the reader.

This novel is simply written, it doesn’t make its reader to find clues in complex narration. Author has introduced both the main characters directly while linking all the scenarios to the focus point. This story teaches its readers how to pay close attention to notice what's said, and more importantly, what isn’t.

The book also offers a thoughtful look at artistic ambition in youth. There’s a constant thread of creativity and self-expression that runs through the narrative, reminding us how events influence someone’s narrative towards life.

Maintaining restrictions in its writing; Loom in the Loft ultimately builds into a thought provoking explanation of influence and the fragile nature of emotional boundaries. It may become uncomfortable read for some individuals but it actually could teach parents how to educate their young child’s and teenagers not to be influenced by the wrong ones and how to protect themselves and their boundaries.

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Review: Bazaar

Bazaar by Miles Joyner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bazaar’s story is an intense mix of action, crime, and political intrigue. When a situation involves criminals and crime controllers/investigators, we often see the negative aspects of criminals' lives and actions, while crime controllers are portrayed as always being on the right side. In reality, the truth is often left unsaid. This story presents a complete picture of life revolving around individuals who are either working to control crime or fueling such scenarios.

This story reflects the pain and guilt that can strike a criminal’s mind while following the wrong path. At the same time, it shows how criminals often remain criminals for life and why stepping back is not always a choice due to the consequences and dominance of their evil acts over their personalities.

Crime investigators/security providers/controllers are often helpless, as they require the backing of power to resolve such cases. This power either comes from political support or law enforcement agencies, both of which are usually driven by their own interests. As a result, these bodies manipulate situations for their benefit.

The reality is that the system is compromised, created, and controlled by powerful entities that prioritize their own interests. Those who are genuinely committed to making a positive change are often handicapped and forced to obey the governing bodies according to set procedures.

This book highlights how technology and crime are conjoined. It explores how the dark web, cryptocurrency, and 3D-printed weapons are strengthening criminal activities.

Overall, this book written by; Miles Joyner would be of great interest to individuals who want to explore the realities of the modern criminal world while indulging in a gripping crime thriller.

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