The 12/59 Shuttle From Yesterday to Today - A Book Review

Have you ever been so moved by an experience that you had to sit down immediately and write about it?

When I finished reading billybuc's novel, The 12/59 Shuttle from Yesterday to Today I was compelled to write this review as soon as I closed the back cover. This novel is captivating, to put it in simple terms. I read the book in a total of seven hours over the course of two days. My friends, you do not know the magnitude of Bill’s talent until you read this, his maiden novel, first published in 2011 by Mutare Enterprises.

I will refrain from exposing the emotions that hit me as I read the last few pages for fear of giving away the ending. Therefore, I will offer you my collective review of The 12/59 Shuttle from Yesterday to Today.

Another point I’d like to make is to pay heed to the very generous tips Bill has been offering to us writers. I respected his opinion long before I read his novel, but now that I have, I’m telling you folks, he offers us expert advice. And for free! Once you read his book, you’ll know what I mean and hopefully, you’ll listen to what he has to say in the articles he posts on the HubPages format.

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Ready? Here goes…

From page one, the reader is captivated and loses all sense of time. (Just ask my cats. They were yelling for din-din long before I was ready to put the book down!) Before I get further into the review, I’d like to thank Bill for publishing the novel in a font we senior citizens can read without getting an eye-strain headache!

Okay. I think all the disclaimers are out of the way, so I’ll get back to the point.

As I said, the reader is captivated from the first page. Those of you who know Bill will recognize many parallels to his real life as you get to know the characters, which gives us an advantage over outside readers. The characters of The 12/59 Shuttle are colorful, to say the least.

Not far into the book (or maybe so; I got so lost into it that time wasn’t a factor!) you discover the reason behind the photo on the cover. It’s the reader’s proverbial “aha” moment, which propels you to continue turning the pages.

I’ll give you an ever-so-minute hint of what to expect: If you love the otherworldly, this book is a must-read. I won’t give away the plot or the storyline. However, this phenomenal work of literary art sparks every emotion but anger. You will
find yourself chuckling out loud throughout the entire novel, and mesmerized at the same time.

One of the things I found most endearing as I read Bill’s novel is the narrator often goes off on tangents (something I do all the time, so I related whole-heartedly), but always winds himself back to the point.

As I’ve already stated, this masterfully written book evokes many emotions from the reader. It also includes issues to which we can relate in today’s time —and the future. I won’t expound on that. You’ll just have to read the book. Sprinkled throughout the storyline, there are other subtle revelations that come to life. Read the book and you will find them.

To be honest, readers, this is the best novel I’ve read in a long time. My favorite author is Dean Koontz but I haven't kept up with his new publications, nor have I read as often as I used to since I embarked upon freelance writing years ago. I know you’re supposed to read more when you write, but I haven’t quite found the juxtaposition.

Uh-oh! I got side-tracked, but those of you who know me, know I do that quite often. This is another reason I love this book so much and, to be honest, it is the lead character’s idiosyncratic propensity to wander that drew this reader deeply into an intimate relationship with the story.

The final point I want to make is this: Buy Bill’s book. You will not be disappointed, I promise you! It pleases me so to call this amazing author my friend and to unabashedly say I know him. I’ve spoken with him. He’s awesome! William D. Holland is very real, very compassionate, and very humble. He's also an amazing author.

The characters in The 12/59 Shuttle from Yesterday to Today will become a part of you as I’m sure they are a part of Bill.

But you won’t really know until you read his debut novel, The 12/59 Shuttle from Yesterday to Today. Read it and add it to your library. Save a shelf for his up and coming works. Bill Holland well deserves being one of your favorite authors, whose books you buy just because he is who he is and he entertains your mind.

I can’t say enough about this book. Buy it, read it and see for yourself!