Official Review: ByTheWay by Dennis Santos
Posted: 15 Nov 2020, 07:46
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "ByTheWay" by Dennis Santos.]
The book ByTheWay by Dennis Santos is an amazing fiction which includes many themes. Some of them are happiness, grief, joy, appreciation, spirituality, etc. The story begins with Dalan, the protagonist, who experiences a big emotional trauma. From this moment forward, Dalan loses hope and his desire to live. However, an unexpected encounter with a new friend called Buddy changes his entire life.
Dalan and Buddy set off on an adventure with Buddy’s spaceship. They crash on a planet where desperate people live only to survive. The planet has undergone many unpleasant events leading its people to hopelessness and life in misery. A few days later on that planet, and many new feelings, experiences, and thoughts, Dalan is undoubtedly changed.
The book is narrated in a third-person point of view. There are many dialogues, which make every situation easily imaginable. I could instantly feel as if I am part of the story, following every action or thought that the characters share. In addition, there are many beautifully written descriptions of the surrounding world. Thanks to them, the reader can very easily imagine the world that the characters are in. For instance, the passage: ‘Like a curtain revealing a stage in small increments, the horizon shifted from black to light blue, to golden and finally a blazing bright ball seemed to rise from the ground. The jagged dusty hills glowed red ...’
What I enjoyed most about this book was the presence of so many themes. We follow Dalan’s feelings from the very beginning until the end. Initially, we witness his grief, desperation, and apathy. Subsequently, with the changing circumstances and new encounters, we observe a shift in his attitude and feelings. Happiness, joy, and most importantly hope begin to emerge changing him in a promising way.
The other thing I absolutely enjoyed was the presence of humor. It is mainly presented with the character of Buddy. Moreover, he happened to become my favorite character from this book. He is charismatic, easy-going, and with a good sense of humor.
There isn’t anything I could dislike about this book. What's more, I consider the book to be professionally edited. I have detected some minor errors, but they didn’t deter me from enjoying the book. Furthermore, the writing style is flowing delightfully. Therefore, I rate the book ByTheWay by Dennis Santos 4 out of 4 stars.
There are no explicit erotic scenes or profane language. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading fiction. Younger readers may not completely grasp the concept and all of the themes in this book, however, it is still a suitable read for them too.
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The book ByTheWay by Dennis Santos is an amazing fiction which includes many themes. Some of them are happiness, grief, joy, appreciation, spirituality, etc. The story begins with Dalan, the protagonist, who experiences a big emotional trauma. From this moment forward, Dalan loses hope and his desire to live. However, an unexpected encounter with a new friend called Buddy changes his entire life.
Dalan and Buddy set off on an adventure with Buddy’s spaceship. They crash on a planet where desperate people live only to survive. The planet has undergone many unpleasant events leading its people to hopelessness and life in misery. A few days later on that planet, and many new feelings, experiences, and thoughts, Dalan is undoubtedly changed.
The book is narrated in a third-person point of view. There are many dialogues, which make every situation easily imaginable. I could instantly feel as if I am part of the story, following every action or thought that the characters share. In addition, there are many beautifully written descriptions of the surrounding world. Thanks to them, the reader can very easily imagine the world that the characters are in. For instance, the passage: ‘Like a curtain revealing a stage in small increments, the horizon shifted from black to light blue, to golden and finally a blazing bright ball seemed to rise from the ground. The jagged dusty hills glowed red ...’
What I enjoyed most about this book was the presence of so many themes. We follow Dalan’s feelings from the very beginning until the end. Initially, we witness his grief, desperation, and apathy. Subsequently, with the changing circumstances and new encounters, we observe a shift in his attitude and feelings. Happiness, joy, and most importantly hope begin to emerge changing him in a promising way.
The other thing I absolutely enjoyed was the presence of humor. It is mainly presented with the character of Buddy. Moreover, he happened to become my favorite character from this book. He is charismatic, easy-going, and with a good sense of humor.
There isn’t anything I could dislike about this book. What's more, I consider the book to be professionally edited. I have detected some minor errors, but they didn’t deter me from enjoying the book. Furthermore, the writing style is flowing delightfully. Therefore, I rate the book ByTheWay by Dennis Santos 4 out of 4 stars.
There are no explicit erotic scenes or profane language. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading fiction. Younger readers may not completely grasp the concept and all of the themes in this book, however, it is still a suitable read for them too.
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ByTheWay
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