A Book Review on Extremist Novel, "Watch Out"
By Kimberly D. Goodyear

A Book Review on Extremist Novel, "Watch Out"
By Kimberly D. Goodyear




Graphic, unsettling and vividly ornate best describes this extreme novel entitled, ‘Watch Out’, by Dr. Joseph Suglia.

This novel reveals the sickened mind of the perfectly cultivated narcissist, Jonathan Barrows; exposing a deranged and troubled childhood that propelled an excessive adult life of human-loathe and self worship to the point of which there is no one in the world that he desires more than himself.
Dr. Joseph Suglia creates and utilizes his extensive knowledge in terminology and mind play to express life through the eyes of a man gone mad, as well as creating innovative expressions to more effectively capture the very essence of Jonathan Barrows’ evocative thoughts.

The first few chapters begin as what would seem like the normal life of a man with a general abhorrence for people. His thoughts are mechanical and unwarranted, as he describes the depth of his repugnance; deliberated as general statements of preference, as he travels by train towards a scheduled job interview.
In chapter four, the story begins to unfold; affording the reader a deeper look into the unhinged psyche of this character, though Jonathan Barrows thinks that he is in fact, the only sane, beautiful, perfect and worthy life form on the planet, not recognizing his own transience. His perception of people and their idiom is sickening, as he instinctively re-names everyone he meets to suit the foul image they project in his mind. Jonathan also, frequently re-iterates random significant thoughts through his experiences with the general public to further define his reasoning, and formulates mental notes upon confirmation of this irrational reasoning; almost as if to convince himself that his way of thinking is absolute.
Apart from the sheer revulsion for others, Jonathan’s mindset is of only himself and the greatness that he exudes. His life seems very cut and dry, and very right or wrong as he transgresses through the story, justifying his greatness with the human error of others. His thoughts are littered with comparisons and they’ll often run rampant as he perceives most communication from others in a continuous thought with no beginning or end.
Jonathan Barrows’ life ultimately ends in tragedy, but not for himself. He holds deep hatred and hostility for people with whom he believes to purposely stand in the way to his ‘greatness’, or his life’s objective. - What’s left is the shell of a man who is completely misplaced in the reality of delirium.

I highly recommend this book for the sake of sanity alone. The disturbed meanderings of this intricate character will have you questioning your own ability to reason, and present a reality check on the delusional journey of the "perfect" narcissist.