Review of The Boatmans Promise
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Review of The Boatmans Promise
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Boatmans Promise" by Scott Bohlin.]
The Boatman's Promise by Scott Bohlin perfectly explored the fantasy genre. It felt like a perfect dance between history, mythology, religion, superpowers, paranormal beings, anger, grief, self-discovery, pain, divine destiny, the battle between good and evil, and so much more. I was enthralled by how perfectly they all blended. The story starts with an introduction to Segen's life. Segen had just experienced a crippling loss where she, her son, and her husband were in a car accident, and her husband and the other driver died on the spot. Her son survived for three days, and she was in a coma for three months. Drowning in depression, grief, and guilt, she attempts to kill herself but fails, and this experience leads to an awakening within her. Something ancient, divine, and mysterious. After her failed suicide attempt, she begins experiencing vivid visions and strange encounters with strange beings. Alongside her, we follow Kari's story, a haunted immortal warrior known as "The Boatman," and Father Roberts, a priest. Segen is marked and relevant to an ancient prophecy about the "Eight Promises." However, a demonic being is on the loose and on a mission to gather those promises. Together, they must fight the battle against good and evil. What is the relevance of the "Eight Promises?" Who is this evil being on the loose? Do they succeed in the battle of fate? Read The Boatman's Promise by Scott Bohlin to find out.
I am sure this is one of the books I will read again. A great deal of thought and creativity went into the creation of this book. There were profanities; however, they were so perfectly used that they felt important to the plot. There were so many memorable scenes; however, one that really stood out to me was when Segen had just woken up from a coma after losing her family, and she was told that it was a miracle she was alive and there was no scientific explanation for how she survived. The author used this: "Her hands slid from her face, and bloodshot eyes revealed a dark anger of loss and manic despair" to describe how she felt at that moment, and I could feel every bit of despair. Read the book for more details.
I do not have any areas to criticize about the book. It deserves nothing short of a perfect rating, and I happily award it a perfect five out of five-star rating. The editing was neatly done since I only found minimal errors.
This book details Heaven and Hell, ancient prophecies, and mythical warriors. However, these details are not in the form we are used to knowing. It is written in a fantasy-conjured type of way. A way that carries wolf-like dogs, skirmish beings, God, Lucifer, angels, protectors, and many fantastical elements. There is also a scene where a character curses out God, so this is a warning for those who find things like this off-putting. Another trigger warning would be the gore in the book. The violent scenes are explained in detail. This made me love the book even more. It felt like I was watching an excellently crafted movie; however, I am putting it out here for those who cannot stomach it. This book would be best enjoyed by people who love fantasy books. If you like books about ancient wars, chosen ones, guardians, and so on, this is your next read waiting to be picked up.
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The Boatmans Promise
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The Boatman's Promise by Scott Bohlin perfectly explored the fantasy genre. It felt like a perfect dance between history, mythology, religion, superpowers, paranormal beings, anger, grief, self-discovery, pain, divine destiny, the battle between good and evil, and so much more. I was enthralled by how perfectly they all blended. The story starts with an introduction to Segen's life. Segen had just experienced a crippling loss where she, her son, and her husband were in a car accident, and her husband and the other driver died on the spot. Her son survived for three days, and she was in a coma for three months. Drowning in depression, grief, and guilt, she attempts to kill herself but fails, and this experience leads to an awakening within her. Something ancient, divine, and mysterious. After her failed suicide attempt, she begins experiencing vivid visions and strange encounters with strange beings. Alongside her, we follow Kari's story, a haunted immortal warrior known as "The Boatman," and Father Roberts, a priest. Segen is marked and relevant to an ancient prophecy about the "Eight Promises." However, a demonic being is on the loose and on a mission to gather those promises. Together, they must fight the battle against good and evil. What is the relevance of the "Eight Promises?" Who is this evil being on the loose? Do they succeed in the battle of fate? Read The Boatman's Promise by Scott Bohlin to find out.
I am sure this is one of the books I will read again. A great deal of thought and creativity went into the creation of this book. There were profanities; however, they were so perfectly used that they felt important to the plot. There were so many memorable scenes; however, one that really stood out to me was when Segen had just woken up from a coma after losing her family, and she was told that it was a miracle she was alive and there was no scientific explanation for how she survived. The author used this: "Her hands slid from her face, and bloodshot eyes revealed a dark anger of loss and manic despair" to describe how she felt at that moment, and I could feel every bit of despair. Read the book for more details.
I do not have any areas to criticize about the book. It deserves nothing short of a perfect rating, and I happily award it a perfect five out of five-star rating. The editing was neatly done since I only found minimal errors.
This book details Heaven and Hell, ancient prophecies, and mythical warriors. However, these details are not in the form we are used to knowing. It is written in a fantasy-conjured type of way. A way that carries wolf-like dogs, skirmish beings, God, Lucifer, angels, protectors, and many fantastical elements. There is also a scene where a character curses out God, so this is a warning for those who find things like this off-putting. Another trigger warning would be the gore in the book. The violent scenes are explained in detail. This made me love the book even more. It felt like I was watching an excellently crafted movie; however, I am putting it out here for those who cannot stomach it. This book would be best enjoyed by people who love fantasy books. If you like books about ancient wars, chosen ones, guardians, and so on, this is your next read waiting to be picked up.
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The Boatmans Promise
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
Latest Review: The Boatmans Promise by Scott Bohlin
