Home to Roost eBook Chauncey Rogers
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In America's heartland, a small farm lies nestled atop a hill, guarded by the dense surrounding forest. The sun rises, and the animals wake; the sun sets, and the animals sleep.
But things are changing. Something has taken up residence in the deep ravine behind the barn. No one has seen it, but they've all heard its cries echoing in the night a long, mournful howl. And some of the animals have started acting erratic, even violent.
At the center of the change is Brad, the small rooster. New to the chicken coop and more comfortable with humans than with his own kind, Brad struggles to adjust to this strange, structured life. Everything has its place, and all is watched over by the Great Yolk in the sky. Everything, that is, except for Brad, who discovers that he not only doesn't belong, but is also unwelcome. But then unlikely friendships blossom around the farm. As Brad's relationships with his new friends bloom, power-plays and jealousies arise to threaten all that he’s accomplished.
All the while, the festering menace in the ravine watches, biding its time, waiting for the right moment to reveal that the animals’ true struggle is against evil itself, and it may be a fight that is impossible for them to win.
Inspired by a true story, Home to Roost is touching and beautiful, with a dark twist lurking at its center; a powerful debut novel.
"A heart-wrenching tale of love, mania, fear, and the descent into madness. Chauncey uses simple farm animals to demonstrate the complexities of social pressures, and issues such as love, hate, and death. A beautifully-chilling story, a horrifyingly-addictive read."
-Lara Hues, author of Allies of Ignorance; Arrows; and Archers
Home to Roost eBook Chauncey Rogers
I don't know where to start with this book. First I suppose I should say that this is probably the most well-written indie book I've read since I started doing these reviews. I think I found two typos in the entire book (I've read traditionally published books with more than that) and no grammatical errors whatsoever. There may have been a couple of instances of head-hopping, but only when the narrative stepped back from deep 3rd POV to a slightly more omniscient POV, and it was pulled off effectively so as not to come across as a newbie mistake. The author does an excellent job of "show, don't tell", pulling the reader deep into the psyches of the characters, particularly that of Brad the rooster.But I'd be short-changing this book if I said it was the most well-written indie book I've read and left it there. Really, this is one of the most well-written books I've read period. Because the quality of the writing goes far beyond just style. This is an amazing story. A dark story. A frightening one. One that pulls you in deep and doesn't let you go. So much happens in this book, and the reader is left wondering, along with the character upon whom the final scene closes, "Why?" Why did it all happen? What went wrong.
The events of this story have layers upon layers of meaning. I wonder what the author's goal was in writing it. Is it a critique of society, using the social structure of the henhouse as a metaphor for our own lives. Is it therefore a warning against becoming so set in our ways that we can't accept new ideas? Or are we supposed to see it from the opposite point of view? Are we to blame Brad and his rebellious nature for the bad things that happen? Or perhaps the thing in the woods is meant to be the devil or some other equally ominous entity and the author's intent was to make us wonder whether evil originates in our own hearts or somewhere else. Do we let it in, or is in us from the beginning?
This is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read in a while, and it's a refreshing change from the lighter sorts of stories I've been reading of late. I highly recommend this book.
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Home to Roost eBook Chauncey Rogers Reviews
An original story with lots of twists! It kept me guessing up until the end. Good character development. I think this book shows how careful we need to be with our choices, as they can lead us to places we don't want to go. It made me laugh, cry, and my heart race! I enjoyed it and look forward to more titles by this author!
This story is about the life of a tiny rooster named Brad. But don't think that because it is about chickens, that this is a child's book, because it isn't. It is about good and evil, love and hate, life and death. In fact, this is one of the saddest books that I have ever read, and I will never forget Brad. To me, the mark of a truly good book is one that grabs the reader, and really makes them feel and think. And this book did that for me in a really big way! I still cry when I think about it.
WOW! Mr. Rogers sure knows how to build tension. To be cliche, I'd describe it as palpable. Hard to put down. If you're looking for a clever thrill or just something new, you won't find many others that deliver like this. The story is creative and well delivered. Check out the sample, get hooked like I did and get the version so you can keep reading. Then, of course, you'll want at least one copy of the paperback to share with friends because this book is easy to recommend. I'm eager to see what else he has up his sleeves.
Disclosure I received a free printed copy of this book from the author in a giveaway.
So, I'm not exactly sure how to describe this book. The first 2/3 of the book seemed like it was going to be a feel-good story about a little rooster who overcame his size to lead a coop. The last third of the book disabused me of that idea, as it turn a dark and sinister turn. Warning to my animal loving friends there are graphic scenes in this book that involve animal deaths; however, they are not what I call gratuitous and are there to move the story along. Despite some of the graphic scenes, I did enjoy this book. When I first read some of the other reviews describing the book as "dark," I didn't get that reference until about page 200. And yes, it is sad. I was really rooting for Brad and Red and their chicks.
I have to say that I approach self published debut books a bit cautiously, as they are usually not well edited and the writing sometimes leaves a bit to be desired due to inexperience. However, this was not the case with this book. The writing was solid and there were no editing issues. When I read the author's bio, I saw that he has a degree in editing, which shows in the finished product. I was definitely pleasantly surprised with the quality of the book.
This story was told from the perspective of Brad, the little rooster. The story was based on the author's various experiences with some animals on his farm. I love how he imagined the back story for these animals and created a unique story to explain what happened to them. I'm not sure I liked the beginning part where it went back and forth in time from before and after the raccoon incident; I think it could have been done just as, if not more, effectively telling the story in a straight timeline. However, that was only at the first part of the book and then it became chronological, which was easier to follow. I loved the chickens' feelings towards the Great Yolk (sun) and their rituals. Another interesting aspect was reading about the chickens' perspective of the world and how their version has chickens being the top of the hierarchy. The book also dealt effectively with issues of power and organizational structure, which was well reflected in the setting of the chicken coop. There were several times I found myself comparing this to Animal Farm, although they are two very different books. This was one of those books that I had to read the entire thing and then the author's info on the background of the story to allow me to really appreciate what he did with this story.
I don't know where to start with this book. First I suppose I should say that this is probably the most well-written indie book I've read since I started doing these reviews. I think I found two typos in the entire book (I've read traditionally published books with more than that) and no grammatical errors whatsoever. There may have been a couple of instances of head-hopping, but only when the narrative stepped back from deep 3rd POV to a slightly more omniscient POV, and it was pulled off effectively so as not to come across as a newbie mistake. The author does an excellent job of "show, don't tell", pulling the reader deep into the psyches of the characters, particularly that of Brad the rooster.
But I'd be short-changing this book if I said it was the most well-written indie book I've read and left it there. Really, this is one of the most well-written books I've read period. Because the quality of the writing goes far beyond just style. This is an amazing story. A dark story. A frightening one. One that pulls you in deep and doesn't let you go. So much happens in this book, and the reader is left wondering, along with the character upon whom the final scene closes, "Why?" Why did it all happen? What went wrong.
The events of this story have layers upon layers of meaning. I wonder what the author's goal was in writing it. Is it a critique of society, using the social structure of the henhouse as a metaphor for our own lives. Is it therefore a warning against becoming so set in our ways that we can't accept new ideas? Or are we supposed to see it from the opposite point of view? Are we to blame Brad and his rebellious nature for the bad things that happen? Or perhaps the thing in the woods is meant to be the devil or some other equally ominous entity and the author's intent was to make us wonder whether evil originates in our own hearts or somewhere else. Do we let it in, or is in us from the beginning?
This is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read in a while, and it's a refreshing change from the lighter sorts of stories I've been reading of late. I highly recommend this book.
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