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@junisbookshelf · September 26, 2026

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I hereby present to you my reading slump savior. I was more or less hooked from the start. Not because of something super extraordinary happening, I mean let’s face it, the guy works at a supermarket, but simply due to the depth and richness of the main character’s inner world and his sharp-witted observations. It also helps that the protagonist and narrator Flynn is a promising young writer who applies for the job at the supermarket in order to get inspiration for the book he’s writing. And then there’s Frank. To be fair, I would have been completely fine with the book continuing with Flynn writing about his experiences at the supermarket and the friends as well as romantic connections he finds along the aisles. But then there’s part 2 of the book. Damn. More or less everything gets turned upside down. That much I can say without completely spoiling it. The writing, with its surrealism set in a daily life environment, along with the compelling yet struggling young narrator, reminded me of a contemporary Stephen King, which I believe speaks volumes. The making of this book also goes to show what a multi-faceted thing the creative mind can be. Because the author, Bobby Hall, is none other than Grammy-nominated and ridiculously talented rapper Logic. Oh, another thing: if you’ve read this book, do you know what I mean when I say that Flynn reminds me of Darrow in Red Rising (I’m thinking of the card scene where Darrow eats the scythe card vs the way Flynn secures the job at the supermarket)? Be back soon! #bookreview #booktok #bobbyhall #supermarket #redrising