Official Review: The Eclipsed by Dara Kent
Posted: 27 May 2020, 12:34
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Eclipsed" by Dara Kent.]
In a luna world, where everyone comes out as an adult, numbers are used to identify lunas in place of names. Their job is to ensure a fixed reality on earth by making sure that all humans marked for death, during a disaster, die. Eighty-nine had been a luna for several centuries, going about her job with no friends, before Six came along. Their friendship grew very strong, and Eighty-nine never felt so complete.
However, in a turn of events, Six takes an unlikely action, during one of his jobs, that takes his life and causes a tear in reality. Six's death, coupled with other anomalies, causes Eighty-nine to question everything she had come to believe. With the help of an unlikely acquaintance, she sets out to bring back her friend. In doing so, she also has to decide to either save reality or let it crumble. What did Six do that cost him his life? Why did he take such action? Will Eighty-nine find a way to bring Six back? Will she save reality?
The Eclipsed, by Dara Kent, is one of those books that will keep you thinking about what is, or would have been, long after you finish reading it. This piece of fiction was well-written by the author. Although this is a fictitious book, one cannot help but think that something like this could actually happen in real life. One question has been coming up in my mind since I started reading this book. The question is, “Is it possible that there is some creature out there that has a job to ensure that disasters happen and people die?” I think this tells a lot about how much of an influence a good book can have on the reader. I also enjoyed the way the story ended in an unpredictable way. This is sure to leave the reader in awe.
This is definitely a story with an interesting plot. The author structured the sequence of events very well. I was pleased with the level of suspense that was employed in this book. This kept me at the edge of my seat, eager to know what happened next. I was also pleased with the amount of time that the author used in developing each character and describing the events that took place in each disaster. As a result, I always had a clear picture of the details of each disaster. I really enjoyed the relationship between Eighty-nine and Six. The author painted a perfect picture of the pure agape love relationship between them. It was really nice to see the sacrifices they were willing to make for each other.
I was also pleased to see that this book was professionally edited. I found only four minor grammatical errors throughout the text. As a result, my reading flow was always maintained while I read. There was nothing to dislike about this read. The author told a unique story and executed it with perfection. I rate The Eclipsed 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to people who are interested in fiction stories.
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The Eclipsed
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In a luna world, where everyone comes out as an adult, numbers are used to identify lunas in place of names. Their job is to ensure a fixed reality on earth by making sure that all humans marked for death, during a disaster, die. Eighty-nine had been a luna for several centuries, going about her job with no friends, before Six came along. Their friendship grew very strong, and Eighty-nine never felt so complete.
However, in a turn of events, Six takes an unlikely action, during one of his jobs, that takes his life and causes a tear in reality. Six's death, coupled with other anomalies, causes Eighty-nine to question everything she had come to believe. With the help of an unlikely acquaintance, she sets out to bring back her friend. In doing so, she also has to decide to either save reality or let it crumble. What did Six do that cost him his life? Why did he take such action? Will Eighty-nine find a way to bring Six back? Will she save reality?
The Eclipsed, by Dara Kent, is one of those books that will keep you thinking about what is, or would have been, long after you finish reading it. This piece of fiction was well-written by the author. Although this is a fictitious book, one cannot help but think that something like this could actually happen in real life. One question has been coming up in my mind since I started reading this book. The question is, “Is it possible that there is some creature out there that has a job to ensure that disasters happen and people die?” I think this tells a lot about how much of an influence a good book can have on the reader. I also enjoyed the way the story ended in an unpredictable way. This is sure to leave the reader in awe.
This is definitely a story with an interesting plot. The author structured the sequence of events very well. I was pleased with the level of suspense that was employed in this book. This kept me at the edge of my seat, eager to know what happened next. I was also pleased with the amount of time that the author used in developing each character and describing the events that took place in each disaster. As a result, I always had a clear picture of the details of each disaster. I really enjoyed the relationship between Eighty-nine and Six. The author painted a perfect picture of the pure agape love relationship between them. It was really nice to see the sacrifices they were willing to make for each other.
I was also pleased to see that this book was professionally edited. I found only four minor grammatical errors throughout the text. As a result, my reading flow was always maintained while I read. There was nothing to dislike about this read. The author told a unique story and executed it with perfection. I rate The Eclipsed 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to people who are interested in fiction stories.
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The Eclipsed
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
. The first thing that came to my mind after reading the description were the books "1984" and "Brave New World".