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A review by egbella
Blank Mastermind by Rosey Mucklestone
5.0
Although I read this a little while ago, I've put off writing this review because I didn't know if I could properly express how much I love this book.
It is hands down one of the best novels I've ever read. The constantly moving and nuanced plot, the intrigue, the unique and captivating characters, the presence of a main character with amnesia (one of my favorite story elements anytime), the gripping and hilarious writing style, the moving theme...all of it was done with extreme tact and talent.
Though it took me a couple of chapters to become thoroughly engrossed in the story, I was intrigued and wanted to find out what was going on from the very start. By the time I reached the fourth chapter I was completely hooked. And upon reaching a certain plot twist, I read the entire second half of the book in one night because not finishing seemed a lot more painful than not sleeping.
Just one of the many elements I loved - but one of the biggest - was the way Mucklestone seamlessly and powerfully wove in faith. She hardly, if at all, mentioned anything regarding God for most the book, setting the stage to showcase the amazing way the Lord can redeem and restore even the most 'decorated' criminals, if only they'll try to seek Him. Not at all preachy, just extremely potent and inspiring.
As soon as I finished, I began pestering my sister to read it, finally reading her the first chapter just to convince her to start. Well, I haven't seen the book since. She was hooked from the first page, and is now continuing without me because I read too slowly for her.
This is definitely going to remain in my favorites and - once I do get it back - I plan to reread it. Several times.
It is hands down one of the best novels I've ever read. The constantly moving and nuanced plot, the intrigue, the unique and captivating characters, the presence of a main character with amnesia (one of my favorite story elements anytime), the gripping and hilarious writing style, the moving theme...all of it was done with extreme tact and talent.
Though it took me a couple of chapters to become thoroughly engrossed in the story, I was intrigued and wanted to find out what was going on from the very start. By the time I reached the fourth chapter I was completely hooked. And upon reaching a certain plot twist, I read the entire second half of the book in one night because not finishing seemed a lot more painful than not sleeping.
Just one of the many elements I loved - but one of the biggest - was the way Mucklestone seamlessly and powerfully wove in faith. She hardly, if at all, mentioned anything regarding God for most the book, setting the stage to showcase the amazing way the Lord can redeem and restore even the most 'decorated' criminals, if only they'll try to seek Him. Not at all preachy, just extremely potent and inspiring.
As soon as I finished, I began pestering my sister to read it, finally reading her the first chapter just to convince her to start. Well, I haven't seen the book since. She was hooked from the first page, and is now continuing without me because I read too slowly for her.
This is definitely going to remain in my favorites and - once I do get it back - I plan to reread it. Several times.