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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