On/Off – A Jekyll and Hyde Story
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| "If this works, it will let you live again." Those words convince eighteen year old Jamie Pepper to undergo a risky, experimental operation to treat the debilitating symptoms of early-onset Parkinson's disease. Within months his world is changed for the better. By the fall his college plans are seemingly back on track. Yet as Jamie enters the college world of classes, drinking, girls, and sex, visions from his past, and flashes from an unfamiliar present suggest that all is not as it would appear. Has Jamie been prowling in the night when he thinks he's been sleeping? And if so, is there now blood on his hands? On/Off follows a young man as he explores modern college life, the realms of the body and the mind, and the ways the past seems to sneak up and scramble even the most carefully plotted plans for the future. |
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 A thoughtful, suspenseful thriller. |
| Review Date: November 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Paul Liepelt, Sterling, Virginia |
| On/Off is a novel that shows a thoughtful progression of suspense and storyline rather than a traditional series of dramatic events as in other horror novels. On/Off has a great balance of dramatic plot line, humor, as well as a dark undertone that builds throughout the story. In some ways the story line is almost a commentary on what is now the common college experience. Jamie Pepper is as believable as any of the real life friends who shared my dorm. I recommend this book and author, you will not be dissappointed |
An Intense Reflection on a Surreal College Life...
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| Review Date: December 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rachel Brown, Frederick, MD USA |
| Seeing as I rarely dabble (or waste my time) with most independent fiction, I was pleasantly surprised when I became so attached to the self-absorbed mainstays in Mike Attebery's "On/Off." More than just another sex-fueled college romp, this provocative trip down the rabbit hole is packed with clever interactions, tense scenarios, and wonderfully defined characters. The circumstances that lead the story's protagonist to madness are convincing and cohesive, allowing the author to paint a picture of a character who is familiar yet foreign at the same time. I wouldn't call it horror per se, but it's a dense psychological thriller that translates the fears and anxieties of young adulthood into a modern identity-bender. I'm excited to see what Attebery comes up with next! |
If you're looking for a Summer Read....you've found it!
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| Review Date: June 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stephanie J. Attebery, Schenectady, NY United States |
| This book is creepy, and Sensual, two of my favorite things. Along with being an engrossing tale of horror, the characters and setting bring the reader back to those special school years of drunken love and fun. Terrific Beach Reading!! |
Fun stuff! Your mother would not approve...and that's a good thing!
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| Review Date: July 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bradd M. Quinn, Rochester, NY |
| Edgy, sexy, violent, and naughty. This is what your mother warned you against....and this is primo underground writing. Get this book, stay up late and dig in. And remember this author's name, you'll be hearing more of it in the future. |
Not Quite Jekyll and Hyde
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| Review Date: February 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: William F. Aicher, Madison, WI |
I purchased my copy of On/Off due to the fact that I am a regular reader of the website Highdefdigest.com - and this novel is written by their managing editor.
As a fan of novels that involve looking deeper into one's own self, I have always been drawn to Jekyll and Hyde type stories, as they tend to explore what lies on the darker side of our being. For this reason, as well as the potential for some man vs. science story with the implant in the main character's head, I put On/Off at the top of my to-read list.
Unfortunately, On/Off isn't quite the Jekyll and Hyde story it is made out to be. For the most part the book follows the college exploits of Jamie Pepper, the main character and all the usual parts of life that would encompass - above all, sex. And while I'm not a prude, I found the sex scenes to be forced, and frankly unnecessarily explicit. Basically, it felt like a switch to some kind of erotica in those parts, and it really didn't work for me.
It is also worth pointing out that it is fairly obvious that Atteberry has a background in film, as several of the main characters get into film discussions and are going to film school. These aspects were not a problem with the writing, but they did seem to get in the way of the actual story being told.
As far as the story goes, it seemed a bit convoluted, and took quite a long time to really get going. Once it did, I was hooked - but this wasn't until well into the second half of the book. The ending then came much too quickly and left the rest of the story feeling a bit empty and meaningless.
In all, Atteberry is a good writer - although he could have used some trimming of the story to keep things a bit more focused. I'll keep my eye out for future works from him, but may wait until I see a few reviews of them before clicking the "buy" button. |
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