Room 119 - The Whitby Trader Book Review
- Angel Ramon
- Nov 7, 2017
- 3 min read
1. Characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dean Harrison is a stock trader. Dexter Falconer is Dean's boss; he owns Falconer International. Oliver Steadman-Fisher is a whiz kid who works with Dean. Sarah Harrison is Dean's wife. Jodie Harrison is Dean's and Sarah's daughter. 2. Plot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (SPOILER ALERT!! SKIP THIS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE TOO MUCH) Dean Harrison is a stock trader and is a very good one. He hits all his stock targets and Dexter Falconer congratulates him for his good work. Jodie's birthday is Saturday and Dean doesn't want to miss it; but it's Friday and the guys from the office goes out for drinks. Dean doesn't plan to be out all night; he even sets his alarm so he leave early and get home in time to help Sarah get things ready. After going for drinks, the guys decide to go to a strip club. Oliver doesn't like Dean, so he spikes Dean's drink. The next thing he knows, he's in the alley, beaten up. A co-worker, Martin, sees him in the alley and takes him to his apartment in London. When Dean wakes up, it's after noon! The party starts at 2pm so he showers, changes, and speeds his way home. He barely gets there in time. Sarah is furious with him. After the party, Sarah and Dean talk. He tries to explain what happened but Sarah doesn't want to hear it. She wants him to leave; she needs time to think, she's not even sure she still loves him. Dean leaves, feeling sad about what's happened, hoping he can repair his relationship with Sarah and Jodie. Dean has an "inside" government friend who has information about Killen Steel. Dean has authorization from Dexter to trade a large amount of money. During a training seminar, Dean is called to Dexter's office. While he's there, his cell phone rings in the training room. Oliver picks it up; it's his government friend wanting to tell Dean to pull his money out of Killen Steel but Oliver doesn't tell Dean. The deal goes bad and the firm loses millions. Dexter fires Dean; he loses his apartment, credit cards and car. Dean calls Sarah and she's already heard about what happened. Dean is devastated and goes to Beachy Head - he's going to jump off the cliff. While he's contemplating his next move, he sees an old couple sitting on a bench. The old man knows his name and he walks over to them. Dean tells them what's happened. The old man, Albert, gives Dean a card and tells him he needs to book Room 119 at the Welnetham Hall. Albert tells Dean that he and his wife, Betty, spent their honeymoon there and believe going there will help Dean. Dean is on his way back to his apartment when he's in a car accident. He thinks he made it back to London. He makes a reservation for Room 119. He arrives and takes a nap but wakes up to loud noises. He looks out the window and sees a carnival. He decides to check it out.... Dean has lost everything; his wife, daughter, job and his dignity. What's happening to Dean? Will he recover? 3. Writing Structure ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trev has weaved an extraordinary story; one of suspense and other worldly. He has created characters that are real and that you care about. Dean is a person the reader can identify with; making mistakes and wanting a second chance. Some of us get that chance; others don't. Trev has created scenes and people who help Dean on his journey. It's a journey of the mind and heart! 4. Ending ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ending is absolutely mind-blowing! Dean continues his journey to get that "second chance". What happens from this point forward is exceptional! Does Dean get that second chance? What will he do with his life? With his family? 5. Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is Trev's debut book! It's a story born from a dream he had. I have never read a book like this. If I could give it 10 ⭐'s, I would! I highly recommend this book; you will not be disappointed. I look forward to more books by Trev. This is a story I will not soon forget. Dean makes a statement that I'll leave you with... "some things are worth fighting for"...
