Review by Mamatyler -- The Spirit of Want
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Review by Mamatyler -- The Spirit of Want
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Spirit of Want" by William H. Coles.]
William H. Coles has a way with words that leaves you wanting more. He shares storytelling at its finest in this spellbinding read. The Spirit of Want consists of 62 easy to read chapters that have been apportioned into 3 parts. The common thread in each chapter is the impression of familiar brokenness in each character. All the protagonists had to learn to shelter their hearts from the constant heartache. The narrative also crisscrosses themes, such as family, rejection, love, friendship, infidelity, compromise, and recovery. The volume includes a few pictures.
The book is 302 pages, and the editing is remarkable. William steadily presents mature characters that are relevant and realistic. My personal favorite of the characters is Elizabeth. She was able to maintain a level head within all the drama and chaos of family life. She was also able to bridge the gap and bring some semblance of sanity.
There was a lot to like about this work of fiction. I especially appreciated William’s simple writing technique. I strayed somewhat by constantly reinventing how the story would end. Yet I was always wrong. This attested to the author’s prowess. The particulars William gave made the stories seem so real. For example, the African landscape and characters therein were beautifully manicured and placed exactly where they deserved to be.
However, as thrilling as it was to read this narrative, the part on negative religion and siphoning the church's money for personal use is the one I connected with the least. The whole story had many focus points and one would never miss parts to hate and parts to love. Whichever side you choose to love or hate will be a matter of preference and will not make the book fall short of numerous fans.
The thing I disliked most is the lack of principles in most of the characters. They always chose wrong rather than right, hate rather than love, selfishness rather than selflessness. I appreciate the fact that William has a wide-angle in writing dramatic reads. But I also believe that books affect the ways readers view and perceive life afterward.
Notwithstanding my judgment regarding lack of morals, William has worn my heart with his fantastic writing skills and clear cut editing. Together with his other incredible books, he makes human drama juicier to read. Generally, I rate The Spirit of Want 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the book to fans of dramatic reads. It might also charm readers interested in his other many books.
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The Spirit of Want
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William H. Coles has a way with words that leaves you wanting more. He shares storytelling at its finest in this spellbinding read. The Spirit of Want consists of 62 easy to read chapters that have been apportioned into 3 parts. The common thread in each chapter is the impression of familiar brokenness in each character. All the protagonists had to learn to shelter their hearts from the constant heartache. The narrative also crisscrosses themes, such as family, rejection, love, friendship, infidelity, compromise, and recovery. The volume includes a few pictures.
The book is 302 pages, and the editing is remarkable. William steadily presents mature characters that are relevant and realistic. My personal favorite of the characters is Elizabeth. She was able to maintain a level head within all the drama and chaos of family life. She was also able to bridge the gap and bring some semblance of sanity.
There was a lot to like about this work of fiction. I especially appreciated William’s simple writing technique. I strayed somewhat by constantly reinventing how the story would end. Yet I was always wrong. This attested to the author’s prowess. The particulars William gave made the stories seem so real. For example, the African landscape and characters therein were beautifully manicured and placed exactly where they deserved to be.
However, as thrilling as it was to read this narrative, the part on negative religion and siphoning the church's money for personal use is the one I connected with the least. The whole story had many focus points and one would never miss parts to hate and parts to love. Whichever side you choose to love or hate will be a matter of preference and will not make the book fall short of numerous fans.
The thing I disliked most is the lack of principles in most of the characters. They always chose wrong rather than right, hate rather than love, selfishness rather than selflessness. I appreciate the fact that William has a wide-angle in writing dramatic reads. But I also believe that books affect the ways readers view and perceive life afterward.
Notwithstanding my judgment regarding lack of morals, William has worn my heart with his fantastic writing skills and clear cut editing. Together with his other incredible books, he makes human drama juicier to read. Generally, I rate The Spirit of Want 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the book to fans of dramatic reads. It might also charm readers interested in his other many books.
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The Spirit of Want
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
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