Review: Schroeder
Schroeder by Neal Cassidy My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read this book as a free review copy and this review is based on my completing the story and is my honest feedback on the story. I wavered between 3 and 4 for the last couple of days before settling for a 4 star rating for this book. Not many books have made me this indecisive. For a prospective reader I would say this is a solid 3.5 star. My first book from the author and hopefully the start of several more because the writing style of Neal has enamored me. Writing from the POV of the titular character as the protagonist and the antagonist being the killer that he has become Neal provides a poignant exploration of what it means to seek connection and understanding, reminding us of the delicate balance between inspiration and obsession as well as how the lives of artists can resonate deeply within us. The novel deftly blends elements of literary fiction with psychological depth, offering a rich exp