Review of Golden Eyed Wolf
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Review of Golden Eyed Wolf
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In Golden Eyed Wolf by Robert Z, John Smith is a high-performing engineering student at Boston State University. He is plagued by nightmares of strange beings with owl heads and memories of a past life he can not fully understand. His life finally falls apart when he learns that his best friend and lover, Lois Templeton, only has a few more days to live. No physician can cure her ailment, so she resigns to fate and quietly prepares for her inevitable death. Following instructions from a crow spirit, John Smith set out to New London with Lois, hoping to find the golden-eyed wolf that is believed to have the power to save Lois' life and end all their sufferings. In the process, they encounter the nature spirits, watch reality shatter, and battle against the tremendous ancient evils lurking in the unseen realms.
Golden Eyed Wolf beautifully captured the power of hope even in the darkest circumstances. John Smith's hopeful spirit for Lois kept her willing to fight for her life and refuse to give in to her fears. Even though despair and death came knocking, John was persistent. The most important moral lesson in this book is that when one is aligned with the moral good, no matter how darkness seems to threaten, hope always finds a way.
Robert Z immerses the reader into a deeply spiritual story. In Golden Eyed Wolf, there is a quiet beckoning for humans to rekindle their lost connections to the spiritual and rise above the boundaries of their consciousness. As John and Lois learn more about the spiritual realm, they defy their human limitations. As the reader dives deeper into this book, their ideas of life, death, and the purpose of spirituality expand.
Golden Eyed Wolf is a well-written book, but it could have been better. Little attention is given to making the readers comfortably ease into the story. From the first paragraphs, there is looming tension already, and death is painted vividly. Afterward, we are introduced to the protagonist's dead mother's guiding spirit, a brutal fight in the school, and the ordeal with Luis. There is no calm before the storm, and there lies the problem. It will create an uncomfortable experience for readers, and the book can seem overwhelming to most. The book, however, does not maintain a steady pace. It starts quickly but slows down mid-way, stretching out mundane encounters and dinners in a way that is too slow. The book's inability to maintain a balanced pace greatly detracts from the reading experience.
It is important to note that this book will not appeal to every demographic. This is because of the descriptive retelling of traumatic incidents throughout the book. For up to half of the book, John and Lois suffer the gruesome aftermath of childhood trauma and constantly relive experiences in which they are helpless and victimized. This repetition can be extremely upsetting and even triggering for victims of trauma who may otherwise have enjoyed the book.
Golden Eyed Wolf was a captivating and immersive read, with many plot twists and hidden messages to explore. It deeply explored the concepts of hope, love, and the human connection to spiritual planes. A few things took away from the book, such as the pacing and the overly dark theme of trauma present in the book. I also spotted many things that needed to be corrected. Therefore, I'd rate Golden Eyed Wolf three out of five stars.
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Golden Eyed Wolf
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In Golden Eyed Wolf by Robert Z, John Smith is a high-performing engineering student at Boston State University. He is plagued by nightmares of strange beings with owl heads and memories of a past life he can not fully understand. His life finally falls apart when he learns that his best friend and lover, Lois Templeton, only has a few more days to live. No physician can cure her ailment, so she resigns to fate and quietly prepares for her inevitable death. Following instructions from a crow spirit, John Smith set out to New London with Lois, hoping to find the golden-eyed wolf that is believed to have the power to save Lois' life and end all their sufferings. In the process, they encounter the nature spirits, watch reality shatter, and battle against the tremendous ancient evils lurking in the unseen realms.
Golden Eyed Wolf beautifully captured the power of hope even in the darkest circumstances. John Smith's hopeful spirit for Lois kept her willing to fight for her life and refuse to give in to her fears. Even though despair and death came knocking, John was persistent. The most important moral lesson in this book is that when one is aligned with the moral good, no matter how darkness seems to threaten, hope always finds a way.
Robert Z immerses the reader into a deeply spiritual story. In Golden Eyed Wolf, there is a quiet beckoning for humans to rekindle their lost connections to the spiritual and rise above the boundaries of their consciousness. As John and Lois learn more about the spiritual realm, they defy their human limitations. As the reader dives deeper into this book, their ideas of life, death, and the purpose of spirituality expand.
Golden Eyed Wolf is a well-written book, but it could have been better. Little attention is given to making the readers comfortably ease into the story. From the first paragraphs, there is looming tension already, and death is painted vividly. Afterward, we are introduced to the protagonist's dead mother's guiding spirit, a brutal fight in the school, and the ordeal with Luis. There is no calm before the storm, and there lies the problem. It will create an uncomfortable experience for readers, and the book can seem overwhelming to most. The book, however, does not maintain a steady pace. It starts quickly but slows down mid-way, stretching out mundane encounters and dinners in a way that is too slow. The book's inability to maintain a balanced pace greatly detracts from the reading experience.
It is important to note that this book will not appeal to every demographic. This is because of the descriptive retelling of traumatic incidents throughout the book. For up to half of the book, John and Lois suffer the gruesome aftermath of childhood trauma and constantly relive experiences in which they are helpless and victimized. This repetition can be extremely upsetting and even triggering for victims of trauma who may otherwise have enjoyed the book.
Golden Eyed Wolf was a captivating and immersive read, with many plot twists and hidden messages to explore. It deeply explored the concepts of hope, love, and the human connection to spiritual planes. A few things took away from the book, such as the pacing and the overly dark theme of trauma present in the book. I also spotted many things that needed to be corrected. Therefore, I'd rate Golden Eyed Wolf three out of five stars.
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This is an awesome book that tells us how caring for each other gives us hope of living, it's a book that talks about love, hope and faith. This books also teaches us that some illness are not cured buy medications but also by the care and love we show to those with such illness, I will recommend this book for everyone both your and old.
