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Of Reality and Dream by Loredano cafaro (Book Review #934)
Of reality and dream is a collection of short stories with flash fiction elements and sharp descriptive writing. Its punchy delivery of exemplified literature truly does take you on various journeys, and since the original work is in Italian, you are bound to feel the difference in translation.
Since the collection is varied, it brought something for everyone. I believe readers who don’t like a long and twisted form of storytelling would like this one.
Its short form does not make you expect any flow or pace but instead intrigue and entertainment. I would like to read more from this author but a rather long form of storytelling. His ability in portraying an imaginary world was significantly noticeable.
I recommend this book to fiction readers and those who like short stories.
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Orestin’s Own by L. Alyssa Austin (Book Review #933)
Orestin’s Own is a dark fantasy novel.
“A prophecy is discovered foretelling a war between gods that will consume all of Everra. A young priestess named Caelesta joins Mycellane, a frail historian, and SOLARYS, an aging Knight, on a journey to take a despised prisoner of war with dangerous, necromantic powers into the frozen wasteland to the north. They seek the glavi lucerys: the one holy weapon that could avert the destruction of their world.”
I found the story to be very compelling to read. Everything was written well and described in such a way that I didn’t want to put the book down. As much as I loved the world-building and the dynamic between the scenes and events, I kept wanting more from the characters.
The relationship between Malèbrand and Caelesta was the highlight of the story for me. The character growth was evident in the storyline, and its rich descriptive writing embodied everything needed in delivering a beautiful story.
There is more to know about the world and the characters. The story ends by closing some needed scenes but leaves so much more to know later.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read fantasy stories.
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Screamcatcher – The shimmering Eye by Christy J. Breedlove (Book Review #932)
The shimmering eye is the third book in its series and continues with Jory Pike, a half-blood Chippewa. She is eighteen now and in search of finding out why a 500-plus acre of land is under attack. The owner of this rural Montana land is adamant about getting rid of the evil spirits and hopes that Jory can accomplish just that. The paranormal investigation begins and there are a lot at stake here.
Read MoreSubsurface History of Humanity by Victor Torvich (Book Review #930)
Subsurface history of humanity is a non-narrative nonfiction book written from a complex systems science viewpoint. The author attempts to introduce a new approach to sift through the history of humankind. It begins displaying the route by which humanity is running and then provides us with a perspective under the surface of its conventional history.
Read MoreShifting Islands by Greene M. Wills (Book Review #929)
Shifting Islands is a historical fiction about Nikos. The story is set in the 17th century and begins with the Baroness giving birth to twins, boys, and girls. Unfortunately, only one survives, and since Baron was hoping for a boy, an heir to this throne, he forces everyone to secrecy and declares Nikos as his son. Being a girl but portrayed as a boy, Niko takes advantage of a good education, and other freedom men receive; however, deep inside, she is a girl and possesses a female insight and perspective.
Read MoreThe forger and the thief by Kirsten McKenzie (Book Review #928)
The forger and the thief is a historical mystery story about five strangers who, each to their own, are entangled in the forger’s wicked web and have an agenda and a part to play in the story.
Read MoreThe Tenant’s Wrath Gabriel Nombo (Book Review #954)
The Tenant’s Wrath is a sci-fi story set in the 34th century. It is a research report on how aliens live on their planet and how they have been detected one century after the first signal was indicated.
Read MoreSelf-reflect to self-correct by Ray Stith (Book Review #927)
Self-reflect to self-correct is a motivational and relatable book geared for people searching for material that teaches you a lesson on attitude, decision-making, execution, and perseverance.
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Meditation by Lisa Erickson (Bok Review #926)
The art and science of meditation is a self-help book geared to help you deepen and personalize your practice. The author aims to overcome challenges and enhance human spirituality by integrating meditation techniques to create an ideal world for the reader. Scientific research has proven this technique, and although there are obstacles and triumphs in everyone’s life, we can divert and exercise a better way of living by practicing its methods.
I prominently enjoyed this book because it did not solely depend on modern and contemporary techniques. It also geared its methods by using history and sources that have proven to work in the past.
The literature is easy to read and understand. This mattered since sometimes the aim is to help the reader; however, the content is written to lose interest and just simply don’t understand what you are meant to do. I appreciate this notion that everything was well organized and well explained.
I recommend this book to anyone looking to better their lives, self-help readers, and those looking to meditate.
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