Take the Long Way Home, by J. A. Rock
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Dresden Marich has failed out of high school three months shy of graduation. He's infatuated with his online friend, Evan, alienated from his family and former classmates, and still trying to recover from his father's death six years ago. He's also keeping a troubling secret about his older brother, Gunner, who is away at boot camp.
Then Dresden meets Caleb, a judgmental environmentalist who's hardly Dresden's fantasy come true. But Caleb seems to understand Dresden's desire for rough sex, big feelings, and, ultimately, safety. As Dresden becomes embroiled in a farmers market drama involving Caleb, a couple of bullying tomato enthusiasts, and a gang of vigilante vegans, he discovers he might be willing to trade a fantasy relationship with Evan for a shot at something real with Caleb.
But Dresden fears telling quick-to-judge Caleb his secret, and the news that Gunner is coming home sends him fleeing to California for a chance to meet Evan in person and hopefully fall in love. When the encounter doesn't go as expected, Dresden faces a choice: stay in California and carve out a new life, or take the long road home to his family, Caleb, and a past he must face if he has any hope for a future.
Take the Long Way Home, by J. A. Rock - Amazon Sales Rank: #5973512 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-16
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .51" w x 5.51" l, .63 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 222 pages
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fabulous, heartbreaking, engaging story! By JustJen What a unique story this was. Unique in the way it is told, in the voices of the characters, the setting, etc. I completely felt as though Dresden was telling us this story, and he is a gem of a character. I absolutely fell in love with him, flaws and all, and adored his underlying quirky charm and humor – it is done in such a way that he isn’t trying to be that way, he just is. I don’t know how else to describe it.Dresden has quite a few issues, all of which are related in some way to his family. His father dying, his mother trying to pick up the pieces, his brother’s violent nature and subsequent actions with Dres, all play a major role in his current actions. He has failed out of high school, months prior to graduation and has little to no direction for the future. His brother, Gunner, was shipped off to boot camp as a way to deal with his issues, but that leaves the rest behind still struggling. Dres chose to tell his mother about what happened with Gunner, and it changed her whole demeanor towards Dres. My heart was breaking for him so many times. He was such a confused soul and I wanted to wrap him up in giant hugs.But then he meets Caleb, who is such a sweet guy. He’s dealing with a few issues of his own regarding his grandparents’ deaths, but really, they pale in comparison to what Dres is dealing with. What happens over the course of their growing friendship/relationship is wonderful. They each fill a void the other has been feeling for quite some time. Caleb calms the violent and self-destructive desires in Dres, and Dres brings Caleb out of his self-imposed shell. I loved these guys together as they explored each other. Caleb tried very hard to provide for and be what Dres needed, especially concerning sex. Nothing was too strange an idea for him to give a try, even if he was somewhat uncomfortable with the scenarios at the time. At the same time, while there is some sex, much of it is off page or not detailed, yet you have a perfect idea of what is happening or has happened.Caleb and Dres go through some ups and downs as Dres works through his problems, but I was rooting for them the entire time. Some things Dres just had to try and fix on his own, and Caleb gave him the time to do it, always being there for him no matter what. Dres is not ok overnight. He’s not even ok at the end, but he is definitely on a better path. I do wish there had been a bit more resolution where Gunner was concerned, since that played such a big part in Dres’ mental stability.This was a heartbreaking tale, but there is sweetness and humor as well, and I devoured every word. The picture that is painted of these guys is so clear that I could just about hear them talking in my head. Every disappointment, every discovery, I was wanting to lift Dres up and tell him it would be ok. I could not read this fast enough, but I was certainly not ready to let them go. I highly recommend this engaging story.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Story For Each Of Us By ShinyNickel Dresden pretty much owned me, heart and soul. At first, though, I found him vaguely disturbing, but strangely hypnotic, like those Ripley's Believe It Or Not stories where a guy pulls a truck with his eyelids or a girl grows long, curlicued fingernails.It didn't take long, however, for Dresden to reveal that although he's depressed and struggles with feelings too big and unsettling to hold inside, that he's also kind of brilliant. He's smart and sensitive, but many people, himself included, can't see it beneath the sarcasm and over stimulated numbness.Despite many of the less than savory aspects to the story- namely death and abuse and its aftermath- I found myself laughing nearly constantly. I kind of felt like I should be ashamed by how humorous this book is, but it's very much like life in that way. It's a wondrous and frightening world out there and while it's sometimes easier to succumb to the bad, it's more rewarding to embrace the good. It's a lesson that Dresden is still learning, like each of us. Some learn it faster, or better, but in the end, we all do, if only it's framed in regret.I'm pretty much in love with this story and the people in it. Dresden has such a unique, and often startling beautiful, perspective that I feel like I've come away from this a better person. That's simply amazing; a true gift.And now, a brief summary:Dresden is an eighteen years old, recent high school drop out. He lives in a house with a mom and sister who doesn't get him, in a town that doesn't want him, and his own skin that doesn't contain him. It's all too much, and all too little.After a more than common outburst at a local farmer's market, he meets Caleb. Caleb somehow collects, rearranges and glues back all the parts of Dresden that's come loose within him. While it's not permanent glue, or a lasting fix, being with Caleb reminds Dresden that's there's more to the life he's living.However, it's not enough and Dresden runs away- from his family, his fears and love. Can he come home again? Can it ever be a real home again, even if he does?Read it to find out, because Dresden's journey is so worth it!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Take the Long Way Home was frenetic By Erica L. Chilson I received a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked ReadsTake the Long Way Home was frenetic. The writing style was chaotic and all over the place, yet it's so raw it draws you right in and captivates you. There is an unpolished quality to the writing, not necessarily correct grammar and sentence structure, yet it's ingenious nontheless. I feel as if it were properly edited, it wouldn't have the same feel, which would be a shame. The narration is as if Dresden is speaking directly to the reader.Dresden is lost, suffering from the loss of his father, dealing with wounds of the past, and at the cusp of his adult life. He does destructive things that impact his future while not even trying to find himself. A chance meeting with a flannel-clad stranger changes his life, giving him a sense of calm, safety and security, and unconditional love.The flow is just as quirky as the narrator. The love interest is solid yet flawed and endearing to read. I laughed often, snorting at Dresden's inner monologue. I marveled over the imagery. It wasn't necessarily meant to be funny, but some of the thoughts were so off the wall, I marveled at the author's ingenuity.Not a con for me, but Grammar Nazis and readers who need a smooth flow will have great difficulty with the chaotic writing style, as well as readers who need a major conflict instead of just the conflicts we struggle with in daily life.Genre: Dark Content | Taboo | LGBTQ | M/M | Contemporary | Coming of age | New Adult |would I recommend: Yes, especially to those who like a long, winding path to the conclusion, without all the bells and whistles, as Take the Long Way Home concentrates on the human condition.Would I read more by this author: Absolutely.sexy time: Smoking hot | Kink | roleplaying | Every sex scene was necessary if the reader is deep enough to recognize the psychological impact. While there was a healthy dose, I found none of it gratuitous.
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