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Not Just for Christians Jun 03, 2005
By Melanie F. Michaelson
"Maryland Librarian"
I have known Ray Sikes for years and he is an amazing man. His book just blew me away. Let me just say for the record that I am not a Christian and I still found this book to be more than worth the read. Ray doesn't stick to one genre and that may be why more people haven't found this book yet. But if you open your mind you will discover a rare treasure in Blues for a Dime Store Guitar. Ray brings back the 70s in a way that makes you almost miss them! His characters are right on target and he doesn't try to take the easy way out with his plot. I could not put the book down. I think most people will recognize themselves or people they know in this book. It is just so real and down to earth.
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1977 Flashback! Feb 07, 2004
By J. Greene
"oxcartman"
This one's different. Think Allman Brothers and Jesus. Can these two possibly mix? After a thorough read, 10 different readers will come to 7.76 conclusions. Ah that Ray Sikes is a very clever fox. But he doesn't really jerk you around (too much). It's honest. It's real. It's Blues. This book oozes with blues. You like guitar? Your brain will automatically put on The A. Bros. and L. Skynyrd mixed with seagulls and ocean waves for SFX. The smell of crabs and brackish water may also prove to be a trick of the brain. You like Dime Stores? What the hell is a Dime Store? (I'm faking a young pup's response). All you pups need to know is that a Dime Store was superior to any equivalent today! So you need to read the professor's book to expand your minds. This story defies formula. You really don't know where it's headed. But the ending invites a sequel. Or does it? Either way, I'm hoping for one. Enjoy!
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No Sour Notes Hear Feb 06, 2004
By W. Arthur Smith
Ray is a friend and professor of English so I hope he won't been offended by the spelling of "here" in the title of this review. His first novel is an easy read. I thought it could be set on the Eastern Shore of Maryland or Virginia. The perennial struggles of Clayton, Duane, and Angie touch the human condition. We all deal with disappointment and search for meaning in our lives. All too commonly, broken families exasperate the condition. Readers of all ages will identify with some themes. Teenage readers may ask themselves if there is more to life than living for the moment. Hopefully they will understand there is a God that made them, cares for them, and forgives them.
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Sikes' first mastepiece Jan 30, 2004
By Brion Connolly
This is a topflight novel giving credos to the fact that Sikes has mastered the art of storytelling with flow, character description and development and attention to detail.
Anyone interested in the world of rock and roll and redemption will enjoy this one.
It was definitely one of the only books in recent times I have had interest in reading straight through due to the fact that I really wanted to know what was going to happen with the characters next. Sikes' ability to hold our attention is refreshing.
I look forward to the sequel and highly recommend it.
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Blues for a Dime Store Guitar Jan 30, 2004
By Tom Yaccarino
One of the best fiction books I have read in the last few years. I read it in two sittings. I was absolutely compelled by the characters to keep reading. The way the characters are developed with revealing quips during dialogue is so real. I can't remember thinking of any other characters in any other book the way you get to know Clayton in the way he reluctantly reveals himself. The southern setting of the story is foreign to me yet the characters are so familiar. I hope for more books from Ray Sikes.
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