Review of The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III
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Review of The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III" by Steven L Masia.]
Uwe of the Maul Keep was born for a specific task, to destroy the Evilore. However, the fate of the wizard Uwe and his sole mission to rid the universe of the Evilore has been intertwined with many who have their own interests above all else. He embarks on this wonderful journey which reveals that all that hides within the crevices of time and space are not always what he knows them to be. Despite his confidence in his well-structured upbringing Uwe is not all-knowing. Along the wizards’ journey, he loses and gains close relationships with individuals he never expects to come across. Extraordinary beings from dragons to fairies make their appearance and with themselves they bring wonders in the events that unfold throughout the book. We learn about the ambiguity of living and how far beings are willing to go for their own survival. Does the end justify the means when faced with a life and death situation?
The Trials of Uwe is an adventure of its own caliber. I found myself traversing unimaginable paths and experiencing the most bizarre events. Steven Masia’s use of scientific concepts give the magical aspects of the book a realistic tone. This narrative highlights the endless knowledge and experiences that are within reach for us to delve into. The best thing about this book is that it is immensely descriptive more so about the appearance and scents all around. It gives one the sense of being physically present at the scene such as the first encounter with the dragon king Gammon. The concluding events to the book marvelous, it is not a full stop but a branch of a tree where there are many possible mysteries for the reader to ponder. These include the future of Amanill with what she still carries.
To some extent there was a general lack of connection between the writer and the story. I mean this in a sense that there was not enough distinction between thoughts of a character and the actual events happening. There were a few instances in the beginning where I thought that Vector and Uwe separately were still devising elaborate plans, yet the events were already happening. The overuse of the same structure used to introduce new characters makes it seem monotonous. For instance, it would have played out well if Uwe and his companions Amanill and Dedi walked by the king’s mountain and have Gammon’s scent waft past them as the cave breathed like a half slumbering dragon.
I rate this book 3 out of 4. The story is captivating. There is creativity and lot of room for one’s imagination to run as far as it can. The rating is not a four because there is room for improvement.
Everyone who seeks an adventure with no limits to how far they would like to explore will greatly enjoy The Trials of Uwe.
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The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III
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Uwe of the Maul Keep was born for a specific task, to destroy the Evilore. However, the fate of the wizard Uwe and his sole mission to rid the universe of the Evilore has been intertwined with many who have their own interests above all else. He embarks on this wonderful journey which reveals that all that hides within the crevices of time and space are not always what he knows them to be. Despite his confidence in his well-structured upbringing Uwe is not all-knowing. Along the wizards’ journey, he loses and gains close relationships with individuals he never expects to come across. Extraordinary beings from dragons to fairies make their appearance and with themselves they bring wonders in the events that unfold throughout the book. We learn about the ambiguity of living and how far beings are willing to go for their own survival. Does the end justify the means when faced with a life and death situation?
The Trials of Uwe is an adventure of its own caliber. I found myself traversing unimaginable paths and experiencing the most bizarre events. Steven Masia’s use of scientific concepts give the magical aspects of the book a realistic tone. This narrative highlights the endless knowledge and experiences that are within reach for us to delve into. The best thing about this book is that it is immensely descriptive more so about the appearance and scents all around. It gives one the sense of being physically present at the scene such as the first encounter with the dragon king Gammon. The concluding events to the book marvelous, it is not a full stop but a branch of a tree where there are many possible mysteries for the reader to ponder. These include the future of Amanill with what she still carries.
To some extent there was a general lack of connection between the writer and the story. I mean this in a sense that there was not enough distinction between thoughts of a character and the actual events happening. There were a few instances in the beginning where I thought that Vector and Uwe separately were still devising elaborate plans, yet the events were already happening. The overuse of the same structure used to introduce new characters makes it seem monotonous. For instance, it would have played out well if Uwe and his companions Amanill and Dedi walked by the king’s mountain and have Gammon’s scent waft past them as the cave breathed like a half slumbering dragon.
I rate this book 3 out of 4. The story is captivating. There is creativity and lot of room for one’s imagination to run as far as it can. The rating is not a four because there is room for improvement.
Everyone who seeks an adventure with no limits to how far they would like to explore will greatly enjoy The Trials of Uwe.
******
The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: The Trials of Uwe, Parts I, II and III by Steven L Masia
