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trevan's review against another edition
4.0
I've been a fan of the Celestine Prophecy novels, and this one was probably the most intriguing. The whole thing is far-fetched, but nonetheless intriguing how it portrays individuals entering a realm of spiritual awareness unlike anything else on the planet. Being able to "create" physical objects with your "energy" is obviously ridiculous, but makes for a good story.
gelabray's review against another edition
5.0
I continue to love the lessons and takeaways from this series. Ready to take on #4.
phoenixrose14's review against another edition
3.0
The third book in the "Insight series" (I don't think the series actually has a name so I made that one up). The secret of shambhala takes an even deeper dive into the spiritual awareness, whilst giving you a low-key existential crisis.
It talks a lot about how the government wants to control us.
This is a really interesting read. Not really a book to sit down with and annotate, the only important element in this novel (and the only thing the writer spent time and effort on) is the spiritual teachings, but that's the whole point of this book.
Some story is there, but its second to the teachings. All of which is delivered through character dialogue, this whole novel is 'exposition via dialogue'
I'm not even going to try and explain the ending.... I was confused and that's when I did completely lose interest in this book and very nearly didn't finish it.
World building is non-existent because it's set in our world.
This book will make you feel.... upset with the Chinese Government.
To be honest it reads more as a self-help book more than anything else. But maybe that's a good thing...
Thanks for reading!
Silver x
It talks a lot about how the government wants to control us.
This is a really interesting read. Not really a book to sit down with and annotate, the only important element in this novel (and the only thing the writer spent time and effort on) is the spiritual teachings, but that's the whole point of this book.
Some story is there, but its second to the teachings. All of which is delivered through character dialogue, this whole novel is 'exposition via dialogue'
I'm not even going to try and explain the ending.... I was confused and that's when I did completely lose interest in this book and very nearly didn't finish it.
World building is non-existent because it's set in our world.
This book will make you feel.... upset with the Chinese Government.
To be honest it reads more as a self-help book more than anything else. But maybe that's a good thing...
Thanks for reading!
Silver x
spoerk's review against another edition
3.0
Better than the second.
Less GOD like. (if that makes sense)
There are things that made a lot of sense, but then (like all new age books like this that I read) there's this flaw, like. "Are you shitting me. You can't be really writing this can you?" Thankfully, there was less of that in the book.
Less GOD like. (if that makes sense)
There are things that made a lot of sense, but then (like all new age books like this that I read) there's this flaw, like. "Are you shitting me. You can't be really writing this can you?" Thankfully, there was less of that in the book.
raviwarrier's review against another edition
1.0
Didn't like it much! Read it over 10 years back and hence can't remember details, but I do remember, I didn't like it much!
crlnvrvlt's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
phoenixrose's review against another edition
3.0
The third book in the "Insight series" (I don't think the series actually has a name so I made that one up). The secret of shambhala takes an even deeper dive into the spiritual awareness, whilst giving you a low-key existential crisis.
It talks a lot about how the government wants to control us.
This is a really interesting read. Not really a book to sit down with and annotate, the only important element in this novel (and the only thing the writer spent time and effort on) is the spiritual teachings, but that's the whole point of this book.
Some story is there, but its second to the teachings. All of which is delivered through character dialogue, this whole novel is 'exposition via dialogue'
I'm not even going to try and explain the ending.... I was confused and that's when I did completely lose interest in this book and very nearly didn't finish it.
World building is non-existent because it's set in our world.
This book will make you feel.... upset with the Chinese Government.
To be honest it reads more as a self-help book more than anything else. But maybe that's a good thing...
Thanks for reading!
Silver x
It talks a lot about how the government wants to control us.
This is a really interesting read. Not really a book to sit down with and annotate, the only important element in this novel (and the only thing the writer spent time and effort on) is the spiritual teachings, but that's the whole point of this book.
Some story is there, but its second to the teachings. All of which is delivered through character dialogue, this whole novel is 'exposition via dialogue'
I'm not even going to try and explain the ending.... I was confused and that's when I did completely lose interest in this book and very nearly didn't finish it.
World building is non-existent because it's set in our world.
This book will make you feel.... upset with the Chinese Government.
To be honest it reads more as a self-help book more than anything else. But maybe that's a good thing...
Thanks for reading!
Silver x
megsmyname's review against another edition
4.0
some great insights and words to live by. a little out there so definitely not for everyone.
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