Okay, so, today I wanna talk about this book, “Bad Man” by Dathan Auerbach. I picked it up ’cause I heard some buzz about it, figured why not, right?
So, first thing I did was buy the book. I started reading it, trying to get into it. The story is about this guy, Ben, who’s trying to find his little brother. Five years ago, his brother disappeared and now Ben must get a job to help his family.
Initially, I was digging the whole mystery vibe. This guy, Ben, he’s a bit down on his luck. He starts working at this grocery store, and that’s where things get weird. But then, the plot twists started coming, and honestly, it felt like a bit much. Like, they were trying too hard to make it complicated, you know?
Here’s where I started keeping track of things:
- Started the book: I was really into it at first. The writing style was pretty easy to follow, nothing too fancy.
- Got to the middle part: This is where things got a bit hazy. There are some clues, like undeveloped pictures that just didn’t seem that important in the end.
- Finished it: Okay, I gotta admit, I didn’t see that ending coming. It was a total curveball, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it.
One thing that bothered me was some details were just there, like clues that didn’t really lead anywhere. It felt like they were put in to make it seem more complex, but they just ended up being confusing. There is a detail that the first clue we get is that there are some undeveloped pictures, which is kind of weird and never explained.
I spent a good chunk of time trying to figure out what the ending really meant. It’s the kind of ending that’s open to interpretation, which can be cool, but also frustrating if you’re like me and want clear answers.
My Final Thoughts
I finished the book and mulled it over for a few days. I even went online to see what other people were saying about it. Some loved it, some hated it, some were just as confused as me.
Look, it wasn’t a bad read, but it wasn’t amazing either. It kept me guessing, sure, but sometimes it felt like it was trying too hard to be clever. Would I recommend it? Maybe. If you’re into mysteries and don’t mind a bit of a head-scratcher, go for it. But if you want something straightforward, this might not be the book for you.
Anyway, that’s my take on “Bad Man.” It was an experience, that’s for sure. And maybe that’s the point? I don’t know. You read it and tell me what you think.