Review of Of Zots and Xoodles

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Review of Of Zots and Xoodles

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Of Zots and Xoodles" by Zarqnon the Embarrassed.]
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3 out of 4 stars
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One of the peculiar questions all humans ask is: What is the origin of all things? For this question, many beliefs, philosophies, and theories are present. However, all these theories begin their narration with creation or evolution. They mostly leave a vacuum in the state of things before creation or evolution. Many studies have claimed that there were worlds, pillars, and poles before the earth’s current pillars and poles. Some researchers call it the Pre-Adamic World. Another book that investigates the big question of the origin of things is Zarqnon The Embarrassed Of Zots and Xoodles. His ideas and postulations, however, appear to be distinct. Could the author’s postulation be right? I leave this for the reader to discover.

The author’s approach to writing is very peculiar. Joseph McLaughlin is the author, but he reserved his identity marvellously. I enjoyed how he introduced Theodil. The description of the skeptical council was fundamental; it reminded me of my academic defence. In this narration, I can see the suspicious minds on the defence panel. The criticism attached to unconventional innovation is also visible.

The author also did well in the characterization of Theodil. The way he rolled the dice to start his presentation was thrilling. Above all, his ideas and theories are new to me. Using Frank Allen to narrate the story was a beautiful touch for the book. The council’s response made me recall stories I read about Galileo Galilei.

The mode of presentation is commendable. Although the idea in this book is beautiful, the use of words is too advanced. The book’s writing style is a little weird. The author wrote in a way that he considered simple but really abstract. One needs to read in between the lines to understand the book. All of which accentuated what I despise in this book.

The narration is excellent, and this book was exceptionally well edited, as I see no errors in it. However, I rate this 3 out of 4 stars. The ideas contained within are great too, but they require lots of focus to understand. The author had a message, but the reader needed to be keenly interested. The setting was also helpful in communicating with the author’s mind. Relatively, the rating is appropriate.

The book is science fiction as it has societal relevance. I recommend this book to postgraduate students in philosophy and physics. It is an influential book for individuals interested in sci-fi books.

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