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julz0
Posted April 21, 2012
This book not only tells a great story with a glance at the seedy side of life but brings an understanding of oneness' with God, religions and self. Many authors try to achieve this through inspirational writings, Zehr hit it perfectly. A must read in my opinion
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Posted April 21, 2012
I loved the characters and and the themes in the book , temptations, betrayal, redemption. Thomas struggled with some of things that we all struggle with. I loved the ending
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In "Blurring the Lines" by Jerry Zehr, we first meet Thomas as he is setting up a meeting with an Los Angeles detective. He is obviously frightened and concerned about his predicament, making the reader wonder how he ended up in this situation and how he is going to get out of it. Thomas is an aspiring actor who moved to L.A. from a small town in the mid-west in his quest to become a star. While he has had plenty of summer stock and college acting experience, he still hasn’t got the experience and connections he needs -- something he becomes painfully aware of. Thomas is likable and a bit naive, the small-town boy who is the automatic target of big-city predators. Luckily for him, Mr. C, the manager at his desk-clerk job, has also become his mentor and friend.
I really enjoyed reading "Blurring the Lines". I got caught up in Thomas’s efforts to become an actor and empathized with him when he struggles through a stand-up gig. Thomas is an appealing character, someone I'd like to know in real life, as is Mr. C, his boss. Mr. C brings another element to this book that makes it even more enjoyable: he introduces Thomas to a theology that embraces all faiths. This inclusive belief system is quite intriguing and adds dimension to the tale. If I had one complaint reading this book, it would be that when it was finished, I was left wondering what would happen to Thomas in the future. There was so much more to learn about Thomas, Mr. C and the other characters in "Blurring the Lines". I am looking forward to reading more of Jerry Zehr’s work.
KrisSpor
Posted September 11, 2012
Jerry Zehr's Blurring The Lines is an interesting, thought-provoking beautifully written novel. Jerry Zehr digs deep into the social fabric that makes America, along with the way that religion, of any kind, affects the way we see the world and live in it. Thomas leaves home to try and make his way in California as an actor. Coming from a sheltered background Thomas isn't prepared for the big city or the people there. Unlike others authors Jerry Zehr shows that the fall from grace is not all at once, but a slow process that happens one choice at a time. Through it all Thomas makes some real good friends and learns who he is as well as who God is. Blurring The Lines is truly written from the heart of author Jerry Zehr. Over the course of reading Blurring The Lines I became depressed to have it end. I was so thrilled to hear Jerry Zehr is writing Rearranging The Lines sequel to Blurring The Lines and cannot wait to hear the continued stories of the characters.
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