Review of Ghost With Two Hearts

[Annabell Samuel]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ghost With Two Hearts" by michael r french.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Different cultures and religions have ideas and beliefs about the existence and relevance of ghosts. Some believe that ghosts don't exist; death is the ultimate end for everyone. Others believe that ghosts exist and even live with humans, even though they are invisible. This is the premise on which the plot of Michael R. French's "Ghost With Two Hearts" is developed.

Adrian needed a break from his workaholic lifestyle. His destination was Kyoto, Japan, as it would allow him to return a katana sword his grandfather stole during World War II. He got to Japan and rented an apartment. He was told he had to share the apartment with a ghost named Emiko. His encounter with Emiko became a turning point in his life. With his job and life on the line, he would have to dig deep into his inner core to survive his vacation in Japan.

Finding the right words to describe this book is a struggle. I could say it was thrilling, as many parts of the story made my hair stand on end. I could also say it was engaging, as the author arranged the plot so that I was eager to know what would come next. Finally, I could say it was suspenseful, as there were revelations I did not see coming. Ultimately, there could be more ways to describe this book. You'd have to find yours when you read the book.

One of the things that made this book great was how the author used dialogue to unpack the plot of this book. I found myself drawn to the dialogue more than I was drawn to the main narrative. The book was written in the first person. For a book built around the relationship between a living being and a ghost, dialogue was necessary to help the reader make sense of their communication. The dialogue also carried the humorous aspect of the book. From the convconversations, I knew Josh, Adrian's friend and colleague, was a funny guy. In one of their conversations, Adrian asked, "What if I don't make it to my birthday?" Josh responded, "I guess we can always celebrate at your funeral." I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue.

I also liked how the author shined a light on the different religions. I learned a lot about the differences and similarities between Buddhism and Shintoism. The author did not have to dedicate sections of the book to educate the reader. From following Adrian's journey in the book, the reader would learn so much about the cultural and religious dispositions of the Japanese people.

There is nothing I dislike about the book, so I rate it five out of five stars. This narrative will be great for anyone interested in Japanese culture.

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Ghost With Two Hearts
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[Yin Jiang]

This sounds like a very interesting book with an intriguing plot line. I loved the way you described the storyline and how the dialogue brought life to the narrative. I find that dialogues can sometimes be overused and add no value to the story. Thank you for your review, I look forward to reading this book.

[Liam Patel]

This review of "Ghost With Two Hearts" by Michael R. French presents the book as a thrilling, engaging, and suspenseful read. The author's use of dialogue and exploration of different religions adds depth to the story. The reviewer enjoyed the humorous aspects of the book and appreciated the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and religion. Overall, the review rates the book five out of five stars. If you're interested in a captivating read with cultural insights, "Ghost With Two Hearts" might be a great choice for you. Compelling climax, left me breathless with anticipation.