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book review by Hailey Van Meeter<\/b><\/p>\n
It\u2019s the late sixties and rock n roll is in full swing. Hendrix and the Beatles rule the charts while everyone just tries to enjoy the true meaning of music. Sam Nesbitt is a young veteran who returns to Asbury in hopes of starting his life over with a fresh start in a familiar town. He ends up flat broke, homeless and has nothing but heavy bags and a slight dysfunction that makes him approachable. A relaxing mission to re-carve some initials into an old carnival ride throws him into a frenzy as he hears men\u2019s voices discuss New Jersey and a little bit of murder. With a shock to his system, Sam must realize that home isn\u2019t what it used to be in this intriguing book that has a wide range of characters, intense issues and the struggle between doing what\u2019s right and what\u2019s safe.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not much of a reader but I didn\u2019t want to put down The Red Album of Asbury Park. Each chapter provided more insight into a main character who likes to mind his own business but can\u2019t seem to when the word, \u201cmurder\u201d is thrown around on deserted docks. Maybe it\u2019s the heroic side of Sam that author, Alex Austin displays in such an honest light or the reminder that we all get caught up in suspicious situations that\u2019s so addicting about this book. Whatever the appeal of the book is, you\u2019ll enjoy the mix of action and small-town life spread throughout 270 odd pages of genius.<\/p>\n
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http:\/\/reviewermagazine.com\/the-red-album [Book Review] The Red Album of Asbury Park by Alex Austin http:\/\/virtualbookworm.com 2008 273 Pages Paperback book review by Hailey Van Meeter It\u2019s the late sixties and rock n roll is in full swing. Hendrix and the Beatles rule the charts while everyone just tries to enjoy the true meaning of music. 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