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The Bright One by T. J. Fier
dark
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Wow!
What a book. As with several books I have read recently The Bright One left me feeling awestruck.
The story was brilliantly told. Suspense and enough red herrings to keep me reading. But I didn’t want the book to end so I slowed down when I saw the pages diminish.
Don’t miss this book.
What a book. As with several books I have read recently The Bright One left me feeling awestruck.
The story was brilliantly told. Suspense and enough red herrings to keep me reading. But I didn’t want the book to end so I slowed down when I saw the pages diminish.
Don’t miss this book.
Never Go Back by Lee Child
5.0
I've read every book Lee Child has published. This is right up there among my favorites. A cross country trip to clear his name, Reacher may have a curve thrown at him, making him reconsider everything he has done and everything he will do in the future.
This may just become my favorite.
This may just become my favorite.
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
5.0
There are very few books I’ve read where I don’t want the book to end, so I slow way down. The Golem and the Jinni is one such book. This book sucked me in from the very first page. Chava is the golem of this story, a creature made of clay by a rabbi in the old world to accompany a man on his trip to the America. Left alone when she is awakened on the journey across the ocean she comes to find another rabbi who takes the golem under his wing, guiding her through the travails of life in America. This is where the story starts.
A parallel story runs alongside the golem’s. The second story is of the Jinni who is discovered living trapped in a flask. Once the Jinni is released he comes under the tutelage of a tinsmith. This is the type of book that I completely lose myself in. The last time I felt so possessive of a book was with Kim Wilkins The Veil of Gold. As I said at the start of this review, there aren’t many books that I don’t want to end. The Veil of Gold was the last time I felt that way. The Golem and the Jinni is now the next book I feel so strongly about.
A parallel story runs alongside the golem’s. The second story is of the Jinni who is discovered living trapped in a flask. Once the Jinni is released he comes under the tutelage of a tinsmith. This is the type of book that I completely lose myself in. The last time I felt so possessive of a book was with Kim Wilkins The Veil of Gold. As I said at the start of this review, there aren’t many books that I don’t want to end. The Veil of Gold was the last time I felt that way. The Golem and the Jinni is now the next book I feel so strongly about.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
5.0
Neil Gaiman has been a favorite of mine for some time. I started with Neverwhere several years ago and have read everything he has published since. He continues to amaze me with his storytelling talent and the subjects he writes about. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is no different in subject matter. Gaiman continues to pull of his magic.
The Ocean… is a bit different from Gaiman’s other books in that the book can almost be read in one sitting. It is, I believe his shortest book of his career. That doesn’t mean he skimped. Far from it. This being his most recent novel, Gaiman made the book the perfect length. Infused with a child like atmosphere, there is also just enough suspense to keep adults riveted as well. One thing Mr Gaiman never has a challenge with is ending his books. This one once again is no exception. Pick this quick little book up and I guarantee you’ll be happier for it.
The Ocean… is a bit different from Gaiman’s other books in that the book can almost be read in one sitting. It is, I believe his shortest book of his career. That doesn’t mean he skimped. Far from it. This being his most recent novel, Gaiman made the book the perfect length. Infused with a child like atmosphere, there is also just enough suspense to keep adults riveted as well. One thing Mr Gaiman never has a challenge with is ending his books. This one once again is no exception. Pick this quick little book up and I guarantee you’ll be happier for it.
The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter
5.0
Amazing book. Pritchett who is usually known for comic fantasy takes a more serious tone with this book.
A device is discovered that can take people to different earth dimensions. Most who use or have a temporary sickness after.
A few people don't. And there is even a fewer who don't need the device at all.
Check this out if you enjoy fantasy.
A device is discovered that can take people to different earth dimensions. Most who use or have a temporary sickness after.
A few people don't. And there is even a fewer who don't need the device at all.
Check this out if you enjoy fantasy.
The Veil of Gold by Kim Wilkins
5.0
Amazing amazing book.
A solid gold bear is found in a Russian excavation site. A historian sets out to discover the origins of the bear with a colleague.
Somehow they get lost on the way. Time slips away and they find themselves caught in a time warp.
I simply couldn't put this book down and it is the last time I read something that I didn't want to end. When I got close to finishing. I slowed way down because I didn't want to finish.
It was that good.
A solid gold bear is found in a Russian excavation site. A historian sets out to discover the origins of the bear with a colleague.
Somehow they get lost on the way. Time slips away and they find themselves caught in a time warp.
I simply couldn't put this book down and it is the last time I read something that I didn't want to end. When I got close to finishing. I slowed way down because I didn't want to finish.
It was that good.
ZEALOT: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan, Reza Aslan
4.0
Fascinating study of the historical Jesus. Gave me much to consider as I'm not in the same place. Recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the history of Jesus. It isn't a spiritual boom which is why the book challenged me so much. I knew that going in and sometimes it's a good thing to be put outside your comfort zone.
The Modern Book of the Dead: A Revolutionary Perspective on Death, the Soul, and What Really Happens in the Life to Come by Ptolemy Tompkins
5.0
My Entire Worldview
By Christopher Jennings - March 2, 2014
This book holds my entire worldview.
--Reincarnation.
--Returning to the light when we transition.
--Many levels of consciousness.
An amazing book all the way around. A must read for anyone interested in knowing what happens to us when we transition.
If there are so many stories from so many disparate cultures then there MUST be SOME validity to all these stories.
This is one major tenet I've taken away from reading this book:
Once you realize that life is eternal,
That our souls our eternal,
That we return to light and physical over and over;
We then lose all our distress
We then lose all our fear of dying. For there truly is no end.
Purchase this book and read it. I believe you'll be comforted to know that there is no death.
By Christopher Jennings - March 2, 2014
This book holds my entire worldview.
--Reincarnation.
--Returning to the light when we transition.
--Many levels of consciousness.
An amazing book all the way around. A must read for anyone interested in knowing what happens to us when we transition.
If there are so many stories from so many disparate cultures then there MUST be SOME validity to all these stories.
This is one major tenet I've taken away from reading this book:
Once you realize that life is eternal,
That our souls our eternal,
That we return to light and physical over and over;
We then lose all our distress
We then lose all our fear of dying. For there truly is no end.
Purchase this book and read it. I believe you'll be comforted to know that there is no death.