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Gavin (I See Things In Blue Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Samuel Alexander (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
Gavin is helping one of his best friends, Dario, navigate through depression with the help of another friend, Rayland. The three did everything together until high school ruined the bond. Something happened to Gavin that puts his friendship with Dario at risk. When it came down to the choice between their friendship and his own feelings, Gavin chose himself. Was it the best choice? Can the damage he did to Dario be undone? Will he ever get a chance to deal with the pain that led to the decision? Will he tell Dario what hurt him so bad he'd risk their friendship? Or will he bury it so deep he becomes numb to the pain? Gavin doesn't have the answers, he only knows that this one choice may be his biggest regret in life.

This series should be read in order due to different vantage points over the same timelines.
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  1. Book 2 of 7
    I See Things In Blue
  2. Print length
    53 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 20, 2020
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0866DHKHD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 20, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 53 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Samuel Alexander

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Samuel Alexander is just your regular guy trying to write the stories he enjoys to read. He lives on the Island of Bermuda, sharing space with the voices in his head. Cheesecake is his one true love, and fries. He firmly believes that chocolate makes everything better, coffee is the elixir of life and a good book is the source of pure happiness.

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Customers find this book to be a compelling short story with a well-developed plot and nicely developed characters. They appreciate the writing style, with one customer noting the author's skill in conveying emotional turmoil, and another highlighting how the narrative is narrated in third person. The book receives positive feedback for its emotional depth, with one customer describing it as an emotional journey through acceptance, and another noting its suitability for both children and teenagers. While customers describe the book as short but amazing, opinions about its brevity are mixed.

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12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an incredible and compelling read, with one mentioning it's great for a short commute.

"...It is a very short book, but the intensity of the story makes it a great read...." Read more

"...by Samuel Alexander is a thoughtful and compelling short book about the challenges of friendship...." Read more

"...Gavin is a very fascinating masterpiece to read." Read more

"...It was a decent book, just I wanted to know more than what I already did." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's well-developed plot and captivating narrative, with one customer noting its ten-chapter structure, while others highlight its themes of friendship.

"...This is a powerful short story that confirms the I SEE THINGS IN BLUE series will be an ongoing success...." Read more

"...It is a complex story that hooks you from the first moment, due to the ability that the writer has to finish the chapters at the most decisive point...." Read more

"...well, the characters are nicely developed, and the narrative moves along at a steady pace...." Read more

"...choices that are sometimes made that hurt other people, the strong bonds of friendship, and also looks at the concepts of forgiveness and redemption...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its well-structured narrative and third-person point of view. One customer highlights the author's skill in conveying emotional turmoil, while another mentions the use of colloquial language.

"...Samuel Alexander is a gifted author, an artist whose talent is impressive...." Read more

"...The writing is done well, the characters are nicely developed, and the narrative moves along at a steady pace...." Read more

"...The author is quite skilled at conveying the tumult that often accompanies teenage life. Highly recommend." Read more

"...It is narrated in third person. The characters are all well described, especially the protagonist of the story...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting that the characterizations of each person are finely drawn.

"...DARIO, the initial book of this series, Samuel continues to build his characters well, bringing Dario and Raylund back as we get to know the title..." Read more

"...The writing is done well, the characters are nicely developed, and the narrative moves along at a steady pace...." Read more

"...The characterizations of each person are finely drawn, yet written in a straightforward manner...." Read more

"...very realistic and I found myself drawn into the story and caring for the characters. I couldn’t stop reading it...." Read more

3 customers mention "Audience"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's audience appeal, with one customer noting it is suitable for both children and teenagers.

"...and intimate relationships are part of the plot which is aimed at a younger audience and readers interested in their ideals...." Read more

"...I think this book is perfect for both children and teenagers." Read more

"...This book is great for anyone that feels like they have outgrown friends but still long for the connection you once had...." Read more

3 customers mention "Empathy"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's emotional depth, with one customer noting how vividly the emotions are described and how readers can empathize with the character's struggles.

"...Gavin’s feelings and emotions are so vividly described that it is very easy to empathize with him and understand his struggles and the choices he..." Read more

"...After reading about Gavin and his friends, many readers will feel empathy and experience the urge to read the other books in the series in order to..." Read more

"Emotional journey through acceptance..." Read more

3 customers mention "Insight"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, with one describing it as a fascinating masterpiece.

"...The first book in this series, Dario is a very moving and revealing book. This time he presents us with the second book in the series: Gavin...." Read more

"...I couldn’t stop reading it. It is a fantastic work to explore...." Read more

"...This is a short but entertaining read that offers an insight into the world that the new generation experiences...." Read more

7 customers mention "Shortness"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some finding it short but amazing.

"Gavin by Samuel Alexander is a short and gripping story...." Read more

"...The books in this series are brief (around 50 pages) yet the impact of the stories is significant...." Read more

"...Luckily, the book isn’t too long, so you should be able to read it in one day...." Read more

"This is a rather short book, with just 50 pages, but with a tremendous impact n the reader...." Read more

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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars ‘A rough uncultured boy like you wouldn’t understand such things’
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    Bermuda author Samuel Alexander has published seven books to date – SALINOR: THE BEGINNINGS, VIRGIL, BROTHERS AND FRENEMIES, BROKEN: THE EDGE OF SANITY, GREY (a collection of his poems), DANA, and a series of short stories or novellas I SEE THINGS IN BLUE, of which GAVIN is Book 2. In addition to his writing, Samuel regularly blogs and sings and records.

    As in DARIO, the initial book of this series, Samuel continues to build his characters well, bringing Dario and Raylund back as we get to know the title character of this story – GAVIN – ‘Gavin was sitting in church bored. Church was this thing his parents forced him to do because their parents forced them to do it. Luckily for him, Rayland was in the same boat. She, however, had a plan to use the church to catapult her artistic career. Gavin, on the other hand, was waiting on the day he would be old enough to choose not to go to church. The only good thing about it is that they let him play the drums sometimes. Dario was sitting between him and Rayland paying attention. Gavin had no idea how he did it. Church was so boring…like boring. Dario was the same way in school. What kid actually liked learning?’

    The books in this series are brief (around 50 pages) yet the impact of the stories is significant. The range of changes in personas is captured in Samuel’s synopsis – ‘Gavin is helping one of his best friends, Dario, navigate through depression with the help of another friend, Rayland. The three did everything together until high school ruined the bond. Something happened to Gavin that puts his friendship with Dario at risk. When it came down to the choice between their friendship and his own feelings, Gavin chose himself. Was it the best choice? Can the damage he did to Dario be undone? Will he ever get a chance to deal with the pain that led to the decision? Will he tell Dario what hurt him so bad he'd risk their friendship? Or will he bury it so deep he becomes numb to the pain? Gavin doesn't have the answers, he only knows that this one choice may be his biggest regret in life.’

    This is a powerful short story that confirms the I SEE THINGS IN BLUE series will be an ongoing success. Samuel Alexander is a gifted author, an artist whose talent is impressive. Highly recommended –especially for young adult readers who may be facing similar challenges as Dario! Grady Harp, July 20
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  • CaroliNa solano
    4.0 out of 5 stars A story of forgiveness and true friends..
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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    I chose to read Samuel Alexander again. The first book in this series, Dario is a very moving and revealing book. This time he presents us with the second book in the series: Gavin.
    Gavin and Dario are close friends, together with Rayland they form an inseparable trio. They know about Dario's difficulties in relating (anxiety and depression) added to that Dario has very strict and oppressive parents. That was never a barrier to their friendship because it is indestructible. Until one day Dario's parents complain relentlessly to Gavin's parents about the way they educate their son, saying phrases like: 'bad influence' 'not Christian enough' 'sexual perversion' 'improper upbringing'. Gavin thought they were horrible people and wanted to get revenge on them but the only thing he could do was to get out of Dario's life to heal that moment.
    It is a complex story that hooks you from the first moment, due to the ability that the writer has to finish the chapters at the most decisive point. We know each character from a deep side, and what they think and feel at all times and that the emotional bond between them is true.
    It is a very short book, but the intensity of the story makes it a great read. The author touches on topics such as homosexuality, relationships and, above all, forgiveness in a very natural and frank way. It is a story to think and reflect.
    I recommend reading this novel, mainly to young people and adults who are going through situations similar to that of the protagonists.
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  • Phil Bolos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good short read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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    Gavin (I See Things in Blue Book 2) by Samuel Alexander is the continuation of the series about friends who grow up together and deal with different challenges along the way. This book focuses on Gavin who is good friends with Dario. Dario is dealing with depression and Gavin is trying to help him work through it with the help of another one of their friends. However, when Gavin has things going on in his life that seem more important, he is forced to decide between helping his friend and acting in a more selfish way. Will he stay loyal to his friend and is Dario in for a solo battle with depression?
    If there is one down side to this read, it is that you really do need the first book to fully grasp what is happening. I personally am a fan of series that allow you to jump in at any point and be able to pick up with what is going on. Now, with that said, I have not read the first book and was able to enjoy this story. Sure, there were a few gaps, but I still was able to get the picture. The writing is done well, the characters are nicely developed, and the narrative moves along at a steady pace. I think that fans of short novels, just slightly longer than novellas, would enjoy this as well as readers who enjoy coming of age stories that focus on friends overcoming challenges and finding out what is most important to them. I will for sure be checking out the other books in the series.
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  • V.E.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Book About Friendship
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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    Gavin (I See Things In Blue Book 2) by Samuel Alexander is a thoughtful and compelling short book about the challenges of friendship. As the second book in the series, this one focuses on Gavin, but the trio of friends includes Dario and Rayland as well. The book explores the choices that are sometimes made that hurt other people, the strong bonds of friendship, and also looks at the concepts of forgiveness and redemption. The characterizations of each person are finely drawn, yet written in a straightforward manner. The book pulls you in that way, and while short, has a powerful message and a lasting impact. The author is quite skilled at conveying the tumult that often accompanies teenage life. Highly recommend.
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