01-17-2010, 03:04 PM | #1 | |
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I like: Soul Identity - Dennis Batchelder
This thread informed me of a free eBook, and I had to check it out. Free, right?
Then I read the blurb on smashwords Quote:
So now I'm through with it, and I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, it was an incredibly fun book to read. Excellent style, funny and witty characters, and a great story. I like the way Dennis made his protagonist a geeky smart-ass, without making him tedious or annoying. Leads to a lot of smirks and smiles throughout the book. I also like the idea of the soul identity, I wonder if this is in any way true. Adds a nice touch of religion, makes you yearn to know the absolute truth. I was glad to see that once the book ended I could just go right on and read an excerpt of the sequel, Soul Intent, and as a matter of fact, I will buy it after I finish this review. There is one bit that I found rather weird without being able to put my finger on it: the whole episode with India, or better, Spoiler:
It gave me a "now this is silly" feeling At the same time it was a nice look into the customs of India - at least I have to assume it is authentic, since I have never been there.
By the way, how do indians "wobble" their heads "back and forth"? I'm having difficulties seeing it in my mind's eye. Anyhow, I totally recommend this book to anyone who's interested in thrillers. Great book, Mr. Batchelder, please keep them coming! I rate this book (5/5 thumbs up) |
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01-18-2010, 01:59 AM | #2 |
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Thanks... I've downloaded this book and put it on my very long to read list...
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01-20-2010, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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Great another book to read. My list is getting to long.
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01-21-2010, 09:57 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for reminding me about this book I downloaded it and the follow-up a couple months ago but left them on my TBR list. I started Soul Identity last night and am enjoying it so far.
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01-21-2010, 11:04 PM | #5 | |
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here's some answers: 1) yes, most of the indian customs are authentic (i've been there many times, and i even lived there for 19 months back in 2005-2007). of course the monks' custom is made up. and i shamelessly took features from another gompa in ladakh (the really big buddha statue) and added it to the lamaruyu gompa. 2) head wobbling: imagine that instead of nodding up and down, you tilt your head left, right, left, right... now do it as fast as you nod. does that help your mind's eye? dennis |
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