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[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind" by Matthew Tysz.]
As with any book written by Matthew Tysz, in We Are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind, the setting is usually established by giving facts from several different scenarios and character points-of-view.
Thus the story starts in the town of Cridaea, as Lady Angela Velys catches sight of a warship in the distance. The morning is described as bright and beautiful, yet the citizens of Cridaea are described as terrified. Ambassadors of the Emperor of Lullabies have arrived at Cridaea to address the ruling assembly.
Next, King Nartik of Voulhire, in the city of Soulhire, observes three fighting ships positioned over his city. A psychological war of nerves has been waging for several days.
The third scene brings us to the mystical or metaphysical universe of Caromentis, which Lord Meldorath has now crossed over into. There he meets someone that he did not expect to find.
It is at the next scene that we meet up with two of the main characters and heroes; Demetrius and Rowan, at the mouth of the Dire Vine Jungle. All of this sets the background for our heroes' next great adventure, as they trudge through the Dire Vine Jungle, on the way to their destination.
We also have two female heroines in this book: Harper of Soulhire, and Angela Velys of Cridaea. Both of these individuals play key roles in the survival of Voulhire.
And that is all of the background information that I’m able to provide, without giving too much away. The story is told in the first person by the particular character that the chapter is concentrating on.
At first, I wasn't sure whether I was going to enjoy Matthew Tysz's work, but he grows on you after a while. If the reader can get past the profanity and a large amount of sexual suggestiveness, then they will find a world of magic and adventure; of knights honorably defending their people, and of normal people trying to make their way in a very bizarre world. Imagine a medieval setting where people are communicating in today's modern language and terminology.
I would recommend We Are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind by Matthew Tysz, and any other of his works, to readers looking for something different or something out of the ordinary. I can't say enough about this author; he will have you cringing on the edge of your seat, then a few moments later, have you laughing at something one of the characters said. In my opinion, this writer could be the next Stephen King or J.R.R. Tolkien.
This book would be appropriate for any reader interested in fantasy, adventure, role-playing, or science fiction. However, due to a large amount of profanity and sexual suggestiveness, it may not be appropriate for younger readers.
What I liked most were the detailed descriptions of the different worlds encountered, such as the color of the sky, the geography of the land, and the manner and dress of the people. There was nothing that I disliked about this book.
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars based on the creativity of the writer, and how the story caught and held my attention. The book was professionally edited and I noticed no grammatical or spelling errors. The reader will not want to put this book down.
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We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind
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As with any book written by Matthew Tysz, in We Are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind, the setting is usually established by giving facts from several different scenarios and character points-of-view.
Thus the story starts in the town of Cridaea, as Lady Angela Velys catches sight of a warship in the distance. The morning is described as bright and beautiful, yet the citizens of Cridaea are described as terrified. Ambassadors of the Emperor of Lullabies have arrived at Cridaea to address the ruling assembly.
Next, King Nartik of Voulhire, in the city of Soulhire, observes three fighting ships positioned over his city. A psychological war of nerves has been waging for several days.
The third scene brings us to the mystical or metaphysical universe of Caromentis, which Lord Meldorath has now crossed over into. There he meets someone that he did not expect to find.
It is at the next scene that we meet up with two of the main characters and heroes; Demetrius and Rowan, at the mouth of the Dire Vine Jungle. All of this sets the background for our heroes' next great adventure, as they trudge through the Dire Vine Jungle, on the way to their destination.
We also have two female heroines in this book: Harper of Soulhire, and Angela Velys of Cridaea. Both of these individuals play key roles in the survival of Voulhire.
And that is all of the background information that I’m able to provide, without giving too much away. The story is told in the first person by the particular character that the chapter is concentrating on.
At first, I wasn't sure whether I was going to enjoy Matthew Tysz's work, but he grows on you after a while. If the reader can get past the profanity and a large amount of sexual suggestiveness, then they will find a world of magic and adventure; of knights honorably defending their people, and of normal people trying to make their way in a very bizarre world. Imagine a medieval setting where people are communicating in today's modern language and terminology.
I would recommend We Are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind by Matthew Tysz, and any other of his works, to readers looking for something different or something out of the ordinary. I can't say enough about this author; he will have you cringing on the edge of your seat, then a few moments later, have you laughing at something one of the characters said. In my opinion, this writer could be the next Stephen King or J.R.R. Tolkien.
This book would be appropriate for any reader interested in fantasy, adventure, role-playing, or science fiction. However, due to a large amount of profanity and sexual suggestiveness, it may not be appropriate for younger readers.
What I liked most were the detailed descriptions of the different worlds encountered, such as the color of the sky, the geography of the land, and the manner and dress of the people. There was nothing that I disliked about this book.
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars based on the creativity of the writer, and how the story caught and held my attention. The book was professionally edited and I noticed no grammatical or spelling errors. The reader will not want to put this book down.
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We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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