The Ravaged

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The few antagonistic characters presented share the action of twisting certain views to fit their agenda, always preaching but never doing. However, they also present arguments that further distort the gray areas surrounding our characters, while one of them actually acted as the tipping point for a character's final, happy decision.

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I thought each of the three MCs were strong characters and had interesting stories, but just not a lot happened. The whole time I was reading I was just waiting to see where it would go, what would happen to these people. And while I will say I was never bored, it just never really went anywhere and I was confused about the whole experience! Reedus is also an accomplished photographer as well as a burgeoning director having directed three short films. In October 2013, he released The Sun’s Coming Up … Like a Big Bald Head: Photographs by Norman Reedus, a book of his photography. With the apparent genre, I didn't expect much diversity at first glance. What did I get? Diversity. The minority characters (different races, genders and sexualities) were treated appropriately by the writers and the audience were presented with various perspectives. Again, within the genre, I worried about the role of women. There were times, especially early on, at which I thought it'd fall victim to tropes common in classic media of the sort, but I was pleasantly surprised when these were overcome, putting different people in different roles in each of the three main stories. The one man who slid a little (a refreshingly small amount) towards disrespect was, interestingly enough, one who had such a saviour complex that he fully believed he was respectful, yet he realised his assumptions and went on to focus on himself. It's also very clear that his childhood played a heavy role in it. History, as suggested by this man's repressed childhood causing him problems, is a prevalent theme in this book. It talks of how we need to learn from the past, which is something I really support. It goes on to discuss indigenous history and the rise of nationalism after Pearl Harbour, showing that both the history of your country and your own personal history are equally as important in shaping your decisions in life.The 41st Annual Saturn Awards Nominations". Forces of Geek. March 4, 2015 . Retrieved November 1, 2016. THE RAVAGED tells us three different stories each of which featuring a character that must go on a journey. In each story, the principal characters are propelled into action as part of that journey --- either running towards something or away from something. What I enjoyed is that the way Reedus and Bill have gone about creating each of these characters veers away from being stereotypical, which I hope will surprise most readers who are drawn to this work, and that is what keeps the trio of tales fresh and interesting. O'Brien, Lucy (August 13, 2014). "Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro Are Teaming Up for a New Silent Hill". IGN Entertainment . Retrieved December 29, 2014.

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In the novel you get three different POVs from people that are on different journeys of self-discovery but in very different ways. They are seeking to become better versions of who they want to be, not necessarily who society sees as better but true to themselves. These journeys force the characters to face their respective past, and carve out the future they are looking for.

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Norman Reedus: 13 Things You Might Not Know About The 'Walking Dead's' Daryl Dixon". Fashion & Style. February 27, 2015 . Retrieved April 23, 2016. After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his father’s death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California. Stories from his father’s life help ease the struggles of small-town Americans. Hunter discovers a secret past. UPI Almanac for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019". United Press International. January 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 11, 2019 . Retrieved September 10, 2019. actor Norman Reedus in 1969 (age 50)

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His directorial debut happened in 2005 for the multi-awarded short film on Miles Davis I Thought of You (2006). Three woman who join together to rent a large space along the beach in Los Angeles for their stores—a gift shop, a bakery, and a bookstore—become fast friends as they each experience the highs, and lows, of love. The story follows three stories that never intersect but share common themes. All three protagonists are at completely different stages in their life (17, 46 and 65), yet seem to be at the exact same place mentally. All of them have lived with some form of ignorance and are then forced to face up to these, be it things they've taken for granted, had hidden from them, repressed or just actively ignored. The older one's story shows that some people think they're doing very well but actually lose sight of what is important, then have to figure things out at such a late stage. The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films". www.saturnawards.org . Retrieved March 2, 2017.

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Whew. Let me start this off by saying that maybe, just maybe, I may be a little biased. I adore Norman Reedus in general. I was so excited when I saw that his book was being released, but I took way too long to finally get around to reading this. Lol. With all that swagger attached to his name, all Reedus had to do was pretty much put his name on the spine of a novel and he was practically guaranteed success. With the release of THE RAVAGED, co-written with Frank Bill, Reedus has done just that. I am pleased to say that he doesn’t just ‘phone it in’ with this novel as THE RAVAGED is an enjoyable read. I can also state that it reads exactly like you would expect something written by Norman Reedus to read --- gritty, realistic, violent, fast-moving, and fun. Thank you to the publisher, Norman Reedus and Frank Bill, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review* All and all this is a solid debut novel. It’s written in a gritty and engaging style. All three characters have stories that have ups and downs and left me wanting to know more about them. This is actually where it lose some points for me as the ending left me needing more, and i do not believe this is intended to be the start of a series, at least not that i’ve seen. That may be part of the point though because life can leave us searching for more. I was drawn into this one by the name at the bottom of the cover - Frank Bill. I think, however, that his assistance stretched as far as the prose of the novel rather the structure or characters, but I could be wrong.