This review could be summed up economically by a single quote. The Preface contains one short sentence; “This is quite a silly book.” And thus prepared, we dive into a novel best described as Monty Python with the silliness level set on steroids. Especially in the opening chapters, bodily functions figure largely in the action,…
Month: February 2023
REVIEW
“The Silver Prison” by Peter Shokeir
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This is a novel version of a superhero movie, and it pretty well ticks all the boxes for a YA Action/Adventure. Beings with magical powers and names like “Sandtrap, ” “Incognito” and “Cloak.” Disregard for coincidence and continuity of plot. Lots of great action. The story has the required amount of comedy and quips to…
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“Lifeforce” by Annie Rodriguez
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I would classify this story as Chick Lit Paranormal. I say this because the paranormal action takes a weak second place to the romantic conflict in the story, and also because one of the settings is a hospital, which is common to the genre. I mention this because it leads to an interesting approach to…
REVIEW
“The Silver Prison” by Peter Soheir
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This is a novel version of a superhero movie, and it pretty well ticks all the boxes for a YA Action/Adventure. Beings with magical powers and names like “Sandtrap, ” “Incognito” and “Cloak.” Disregard for coincidence and continuity of plot. Lots of great action. Considerable stereotyping of characters, but with creative talents and quirks. The…