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soovailyn 's review for:
The World Walker
by Ian W. Sainsbury
06/09/2020 Notes:
Rating Raised from 3 Stars to 4 Stars
4 Stars for Narration by Todd Boyce (He is a good fit for Seb.)
4 Stars for Philosophy, Magic Concepts
4 Stars for Fun Characters
3 Stars for Plot
- Great book in audio format.
- Fun characters with unique traits.
- Engaging story flow from start to finish.
07/30/2017 Review:
When I first saw the blurb for this book, I had these ideas that it would about about hopping around in alternate dimensions. It wasn't entirely inaccurate, but not really what the story was about. Todd Boyce did a great job narrating the story, and he definitely made it fun experience to listen to the story.
[b:The World Walker|29612579|The World Walker (The World Walker, #1)|Ian W. Sainsbury|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1458845508l/29612579._SY75_.jpg|49954357] is about a guy who was ready to throw in the towel before his illness destroyed what little health he had. He went for a walk, settled by a pretty view, drank a fair share of whisky, wrapped himself with familiar music and used a blade to let himself go.
Here the story begins. One about magic, aliens and following the heart from within the endless calm.
Something pulled him back from death and changed him. There's no time to figure out what the hell just happened or why he's still alive. Seb's forced to run for his life and awkwardly look for answers.
The first book of the World Walker series is an intro to Seb and the characters that impact his life. A bit of a look behind the scenes, the primary idea and a close up on what makes Seb tick. The tale starts in the present and goes back in time for select events. It was well done.
I found many of the interactions in the story to be charming in how relatable they were to real life. Not that it would be something that I would do but they were things I could imagine happening to myself or friends. I laughed when I shouldn't and snarked at every available instance.
It was an enjoyable ride with a dollop of philosophical natures, ideals and religious ramifications. For a cast comprised with mostly "bad guys", there's a pretty steep range of motivations behind the characters. Sainsbury did it right and I empathized with the bad guys even as I was horrified by their actions. It's not unusual to choose yourself over others. Some would say that is a weakness. Others would say that is a strength.
This is the story to set up who and what. I'm pretty sure the next story will establish why, when and revisit the idea of who.
Seb ends up with absurdly powerful abilities but he's pretty clueless on what's going on and how to use what he has. There's no manual to tell him what to do. I like that. I like that he's bumbling his way around and trying to figure out how to find his balance. The journey starts here. I wonder where it will lead and how it will end?
Rating Raised from 3 Stars to 4 Stars
4 Stars for Narration by Todd Boyce (He is a good fit for Seb.)
4 Stars for Philosophy, Magic Concepts
4 Stars for Fun Characters
3 Stars for Plot
- Great book in audio format.
- Fun characters with unique traits.
- Engaging story flow from start to finish.
07/30/2017 Review:
When I first saw the blurb for this book, I had these ideas that it would about about hopping around in alternate dimensions. It wasn't entirely inaccurate, but not really what the story was about. Todd Boyce did a great job narrating the story, and he definitely made it fun experience to listen to the story.
[b:The World Walker|29612579|The World Walker (The World Walker, #1)|Ian W. Sainsbury|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1458845508l/29612579._SY75_.jpg|49954357] is about a guy who was ready to throw in the towel before his illness destroyed what little health he had. He went for a walk, settled by a pretty view, drank a fair share of whisky, wrapped himself with familiar music and used a blade to let himself go.
Here the story begins. One about magic, aliens and following the heart from within the endless calm.
Something pulled him back from death and changed him. There's no time to figure out what the hell just happened or why he's still alive. Seb's forced to run for his life and awkwardly look for answers.
The first book of the World Walker series is an intro to Seb and the characters that impact his life. A bit of a look behind the scenes, the primary idea and a close up on what makes Seb tick. The tale starts in the present and goes back in time for select events. It was well done.
I found many of the interactions in the story to be charming in how relatable they were to real life. Not that it would be something that I would do but they were things I could imagine happening to myself or friends. I laughed when I shouldn't and snarked at every available instance.
It was an enjoyable ride with a dollop of philosophical natures, ideals and religious ramifications. For a cast comprised with mostly "bad guys", there's a pretty steep range of motivations behind the characters. Sainsbury did it right and I empathized with the bad guys even as I was horrified by their actions. It's not unusual to choose yourself over others. Some would say that is a weakness. Others would say that is a strength.
This is the story to set up who and what. I'm pretty sure the next story will establish why, when and revisit the idea of who.
Seb ends up with absurdly powerful abilities but he's pretty clueless on what's going on and how to use what he has. There's no manual to tell him what to do. I like that. I like that he's bumbling his way around and trying to figure out how to find his balance. The journey starts here. I wonder where it will lead and how it will end?