Review Tales

Losing Normal by Francis Moss (Book Review #538)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Losing Normal is a young adult fiction story about an autistic boy named, Alex. This young brave boy is different and that is what makes this story compelling to read. Sophie, a sophisticated machine is controlling everyone’s mind and believes that everyone loves her. Alex does not conform to her plan and that becomes a problem for both. He realizes what Sophie is doing and as he makes a team to fight against her and the control, the story takes off displaying a unique perspective on how one’s difference can be effective. Read More

Big Red by Damien Larkin (Book Review #537)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

Darren Loughlin is a soldier waking up realizing that a lot has changed. He has been away on Mars for a very long time, coming back to Earth trying to figure out and recall what has happened. As he begins to understand everything, he remembers the brutality that was conducted during his stay at Mars, which explains a few things, now that he is back.

Fit for Joy: The Healing Power of Being You by Valeria Koopman (Book Review #536)

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Jeyran Main

1 Comment

Fit for joy is a psychological self-help book providing an insightful look as to how one can combine spirituality with physical fitness, and what outcome is achieved after that. The subject matter and goal is inner peace. The author attempts to use her own life experiences as an example and ushers in a new view towards living, exercise, and health.

The Inner Monster Every Author Must Break in the Book Writing Process by Jonas Salzgeber

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

The Inner Monster Every Author Must Break in the Book Writing Process by Jonas Salzgeber

Looking back, I see this guy sitting in front of his old laptop, the face hidden in his sweaty palms, desperately seeking strength to break his inner monster.

He gets up, stretches and groans, and paces around like a tiger in a cage before falling flat on the couch, overwhelmed and beaten by handwritten notes, an unstructured word document, and a fuming mind. Read More

The Suicide Letters of Jack Monroe by Mary Maurice (Book Review #535)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

The suicide letters of Jack Monroe is a psychological thriller about Susan wanting to commit suicide and Jack Monroe trying to stop her. What then conspire between them are numerous amounts of letters and dialogue defining their relationship as Jack attempts to stop her from this mental state.

The Art Collector of Le Marais By Ahmad Ardalan (Book Review #534)

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

The art collector of Le Marais is a fictional drama set in Paris where artists and paintings are inspired, romance is in the air and the city never sleeps. The story begins with Sebastian and his passion for paintings, poetry, and Paris. He opens an art gallery in Le Marais, which is where the story picks up following many downfalls and fiascoes.

309 by Michael Shotter (Book Review #533)

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

309 is a science fiction novel written about Lisa Hudson, a journalist living in Pittsburgh. A disaster changes Lisa’s situation and life, causing her to observe things she never thought were possible. She and a team have to work together defeating aliens and the struggle to achieve peace is when the story becomes interesting. Read More

Politically Correct by Dennis Scheel

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

Politically Correct by Dennis Scheel

Being Politically Correct started in America when it came to the racial question, but after the changes in the last two decades, all of the world, especially in Europe followed suit, insisted on being politically correct, no longer just in the Americas. It’s a worldwide phenomenon now. Even getting close to breaking this brings horror to a lot of people. But how come? Religious fanatics, or is it something else? Read More

Killed By Happy Endings by Heinrich von Wolfcastle

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Leave a Comment

Killed By Happy Endings by Heinrich von Wolfcastle

When it comes to creative writing in the classroom, teachers often charge their students to defend the creation of their work. “Why should this exist?” they ask. It’s a difficult question to answer, because, frankly, why should anything exist? Stephen King responded with his answer that entertainment is reason enough. It’s hard to argue with that. Read More